Darbar Academy vs NotationsWorld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Darbar Academy
Access top Indian classical music teachers from home with this app. Register for free to explore member areas and resources. Learn anytime, anywhere on any device with renowned performing artists.
- Access to renowned teachers
- Learn from home
- Progress tracking
- Offline sync
- Watch on any device
- Free registration
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Darbar Academy believes that everyone should have access to the finest teachers from the comfort of their homes. There is no stress traveling, booking appointments, or trying to get access to top teachers All you need to do is register for free and access our members' area and free resources. All of our teachers are renowned performing artists, who have a track record of teaching and want to share their knowledge with people passionate about Indian classical music. Watch on any device. Learn anywhere, anytime. Download the app for free today and create your account to access the materials immediately. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync, available to subscribe free of charge. The download of Darbar Academy is free of charge. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy
NotationsWorld
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Welcome to NotationsWorld – Your ultimate companion for musical excellence! Whether you are a beginner or a professional musician, NotationsWorld provides you with high-quality, easy-to-read musical notations for a vast library of songs. Our app is designed to help you play your favorite instruments with precision and passion. Key Features: • Sargam Notes: Detailed Indian Classical notations (Sa Re Ga Ma) for Hindi and Bollywood songs. • Piano & Keyboard Notes: Standard Western notations perfect for keyboard players. • Guitar Tabs & Chords: Accurate tabs to help you strum and pick your favorite tracks. • Clean & Premium UI: Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with our elegant design. • Categorized Library: Easily browse through Sargam, Piano, Guitar, and more. • Regular Updates: New notations added frequently to keep you updated with the latest hits. Why NotationsWorld? We understand that finding accurate notations can be difficult. NotationsWorld brings everything under one roof, making it the perfect tool for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts. Download NotationsWorld today and start playing the music you love!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NotationsWorld at every 2 days against Darbar Academy's every 3 weeks. Darbar Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Darbar Academy ships an update every 3 weeks, NotationsWorld every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Darbar Academy | NotationsWorld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darbar Arts Culture and Heritage Trust | Rishi Nema |
In-app purchases
Darbar Academy
No in-app purchases
NotationsWorld
No in-app purchases
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