Simple Darbuka vs Darbuka Beat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Darbuka
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Bring the energetic and expressive sound of the darbuka to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Darbuka is a modern darbuka simulator built for rhythm practice, creativity, and musical exploration - featuring authentic darbuka sounds, rhythm patterns, MIDI interaction, and a simple recording system. AUTHENTIC DARBUKA RHYTHMS Play with realistic darbuka percussion sounds designed to capture the character of traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean rhythm styles. RHYTHM PRACTICE Explore rhythmic patterns and develop your timing while performing traditional and modern percussion grooves. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your darbuka performances, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable darbuka app for rhythm practice, cultural percussion styles, or creative grooves, Simple Darbuka lets you bring powerful rhythms wherever you go.
Darbuka Beat
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful virtual darbuka and create rhythms anytime, anywhere. Darbuka Beat is an interactive percussion app designed for beginners, musicians, and rhythm enthusiasts. Play authentic darbuka-inspired sounds using intuitive touch controls, experiment with different playing modes, and build your own rhythms wherever inspiration strikes. Features: • Single Darbuka mode for focused playing • Double Darbuka mode for richer rhythmic patterns • Pad mode with multi-touch support • Realistic Dum, Tek, Ka, Roll, and percussion sounds • Customizable touch zones and sound assignments • Import your own short custom sounds • Play MP3 backtracks while performing • Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo • Record, save, replay, and manage your rhythms • Multiple visual skins and backgrounds • Simple controls designed for landscape play Whether you are practicing traditional Middle Eastern rhythms, creating modern beats, or simply enjoying percussion, Darbuka Beat makes rhythm creation fun and accessible. No musical experience is required—just tap, play, and feel the beat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darbuka Beat at none against Simple Darbuka's 1. Simple Darbuka's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Simple Darbuka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Darbuka Beat asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Simple Darbuka | Darbuka Beat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Demir | asywalul fikri |
In-app purchases
Simple Darbuka
- Get Premium$2.99
Darbuka Beat
No in-app purchases








