Tala Shruti vs Shruthi Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tala Shruti
This app provides essential tools for Carnatic music practice and learning. It includes a virtual shruti box, a customizable metronome, pre-recorded percussion loops, and a universal instrument tuner. Designed for musicians of all levels, it's a comprehensive practice companion.
- Adjustable virtual Shruti box
- Customizable metronome with tempo and rhythm control
- Pre-recorded Mridangam and Tabla loops
- Universal instrument tuner
- User-friendly interface
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Tala Shruti — Your Carnatic Practice Companion Everything you need for Carnatic music practice, in one app. Tala Shruti combines a shruti box, talam machine, percussion loops, raga training, and tuner — built for students, teachers, and performers. Shruti Box A clean, adjustable tanpura drone across all 12 pitches. Set your shruti and practice with a steady, authentic reference tone. Talam Machine All 7 Suladi Sapta Talams with configurable jathi — from Tisra to Sankeerna. Visual beat tracking helps you stay aligned with the cycle. Percussion Loops Pre-recorded Tabla and Mridangam patterns with adjustable tempo. Practice with the feel of a real accompanist. Raga Training Practice raga swaras with real-time pitch detection. The app listens and guides you note by note. Tuner A precise chromatic tuner with needle gauge and cents display. Works with veena, violin, flute, mridangam, and more. Built for Carnatic musicians. Whether you're warming up, preparing for a kutcheri, or learning a new raga, Tala Shruti keeps your essential tools in one place — no ads, no clutter, just practice.
Shruthi Box
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Shruthi Box is a digital shruti box for Indian classical music practice, featuring just intonation intervals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tala Shruti at none against Shruthi Box's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Shruthi Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tala Shruti asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tala Shruti ships an update every 2 months, Shruthi Box every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tala Shruti | Shruthi Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUMIT JHAMB | SHREYAS MURALIDHARAN |
In-app purchases
Tala Shruti
No in-app purchases
Shruthi Box
- Shruthi Box Pro$4.99
