Comparison

Kalimba Trainer vs KalimbaP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kalimba Trainer

This app aids in practicing the 17-key kalimba. It features falling notes, built-in songs, MIDI import/creation, and customizable playback options to enhance learning.

Highlights
  • 17-key kalimba falling note display
  • Practice with built-in songs
  • Import and create MIDI files
  • Adjustable playback speed and key positions
  • MIDI song creation and export
  • Multiple language support
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Kalimba Trainer is a practice app designed to support 17-key kalimba training. Play along with falling notes and practice efficiently using both your eyes and ears. You can practice with built-in songs, import MIDI files, and create MIDI songs directly in the app. Songs you create can be played back for review and downloaded as MIDI files. You can adjust the key positions to match your real kalimba and change the playback speed, making it easier to practice at your own pace. Using a phone stand to keep the screen in a comfortable position can make practice even smoother. Main features - Falling note display for 17-key kalimba layouts - Practice with built-in songs - Import and play MIDI files - Create, duplicate, and edit MIDI songs in the app - Download created songs as MIDI files - Preview songs created in the composer - Edit BPM and time signature - Adjust playback speed - Adjust key positions - Switch between auto play and manual play - Display language options: Japanese, English, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Khmer, German, and Chinese Notes about MIDI import - MIDI files that do not fit the kalimba layout may cause display or playback differences. - Simple beginner-friendly MIDI files or single-melody songs are recommended.

About

KalimbaP

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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a kalimba, for free. In Free play, choose 17 keys or a two-row, 34-key chromatic keyboard. Tap notes, glide between keys, and play chords with several fingers. Play as long as you like: Free play has no time limit and needs no purchase. Practice with your own 17-key kalimba in C, too. Follow falling notes and keys labeled C, D, E, and more, at your own pace. The app and its help are available in English and Japanese. PLAY FREELY Choose Free play in the library and start playing immediately. It opens with 17 keys each time; use the switch at the bottom for 34 keys in two rows. Both keyboards, taps, slides, and chords are included for free. FOUR WAYS TO PRACTICE Look & Listen Hear the example and watch the notes to learn the shape of a song. Play Along Play the whole song with a quieter reference performance. Your on-screen keys sound at normal volume, so you can hear your own part. Call & Response Listen to two bars, then play them back. Counts between turns and steady clicks during your turn help you stay in time. Repeat a phrase and move on when you are ready. Wait for Me Notes wait at the play line until you play the right pitch. Use the microphone with your kalimba, or tap the on-screen keys. Chord notes disappear as you match them. Slide across neighboring keys without lifting your finger. TURN RECORDINGS INTO A DRAFT SCORE Record your kalimba or a whistled melody, or import an audio file to create a draft score. Transcribe up to 30 seconds per recording or imported file for free, or unlock up to 4 minutes with a one-time purchase. Imported files are read from the beginning, up to the same time limit. There is no limit on how often you transcribe. Analysis runs on your device. Results depend on the recording level and surrounding sounds; listen back and adjust the notes as needed. EDIT WITH YOUR FINGERS Select and move notes, drag their edges to change length, add chords, delete notes, and transpose the score. Edit in half-beat steps, adjust bar alignment, and zoom out to see the whole piece. On a larger iPad screen, view notation and the piano roll together. SAVE AND SHARE YOUR MUSIC • Adjust the practice tempo from 50% to 150%. • Save songs automatically on your device. • Share a single score from your library and add scores you receive. Original recordings are not included. • Export and import score backups as JSON files. • Save a named MP4 video of the practice guide. • Start with the example songs Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Canon. START FREE, EXPAND WHEN YOU NEED TO Save up to five of your own songs for free. Built-in examples do not count toward this limit. Received scores and editable copies of examples do count. The Expand transcription & library purchase raises transcription to 4 minutes per recording or imported file and removes the saved-song limit. Pay once, with no subscription or per-song charge. Free play, all four practice modes, editing and sharing saved songs, and MP4 export are free. Score playback has no time limit. Restore the purchase using the same Apple Account. Audio analysis and recording storage take place on your device. There are no app accounts, ads, or tracking. Apple processes the optional in-app purchase. Practice, transcription, and score editing support a standard 17-key C kalimba. Requires iOS 18 or later on iPhone, or iPadOS 18 or later on iPad.

Screenshots

Kalimba Trainer4 screens
KalimbaP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KalimbaP at daily against Kalimba Trainer's every 9 days. Kalimba Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kalimba Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KalimbaP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalimba Trainer ships an update every 9 days, KalimbaP daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kalimba Trainer versus KalimbaP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalimba TrainerKalimbaP
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKen HamasakiNaoki Ito

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kalimba Trainer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

KalimbaP

One-time1
  • Expand transcription & library$14.99

Questions

Is Kalimba Trainer free?
Kalimba Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KalimbaP free?
KalimbaP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kalimba Trainer or KalimbaP have ads?
Neither Kalimba Trainer nor KalimbaP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalimba Trainer or KalimbaP?
Kalimba Trainer ships an update every 9 days, and KalimbaP daily. Most recently, Kalimba Trainer was updated on October 31, 2026 and KalimbaP on October 31, 2026.

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