Comparison

Congas! vs Professional Xylophone

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

Head to head
About

Congas!

This app offers a realistic percussion experience with high-fidelity sounds and crisp graphics. It includes a learning feature to teach rhythm, multiple drum layouts, and multi-track recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • Realistic percussion sounds and graphics
  • Learn'NPlay rhythm teaching feature
  • Multiple drum layouts and kits
  • Multi-track recording
  • Touch sensitivity and pitch control
  • Play along to music and loops
Features
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Congas! is the most realistic sounding and looking percussion app available today! Created with both beginners and pros in mind, Congas! combines the latest drum app technology available with decades of real percussion experience to create the ideal conga app for the iPhone or iPad. Congas! also teaches drum rhythm with our exclusive Learn'NPlay feature. 40 different percussion loops for both beginner and advanced will have you playing the Congas and Bongos in no time! When a loop is selected, the drum lights up and emits colorful musical notes when tapped simultaneously as the drum being played. There are 10 different drum layouts, including Requinto, Quinto, Conga, Tumba, Super Tumba, Bongos and Djembe drums. 44.1 khz high fidelity sound, retina display for incredibly crisp graphics, as well as realistic features such as touch volume sensitivity, pitch, reverb and delay controls make you feel as if you are actually playing real drums! Other features include multi-track recording, and the ability to play along to music on your iPod, or to our 8 Drum, 7 Music and 10 Percussion Loops, and metronome sounds. Congas! amazing sounds, graphics and features combine to provide drummers of all ages and levels a truly realistic percussion experience! FEATURES: • 5 different drum layouts, each with 2 drum kits to choose from: 2, 3, and 4 Congas; Congas and Bongos; and Congas, Bongos and Djembe • 5 different conga drums: Requinto, Quinto, Conga, Tumba, and Super Tumba • Professionally recorded 44.1 khz high fidelity sounds • Exclusive LearnNPlay feature teaches rhythm in a fun and easy way - each drum layout has 8 different loops to play along to, in beginner and advanced categories. • Colorful graphics and animation- musical notes appear wherever drum is hit • Touch Sensitivity Volume Control-the volume responds to your touch: the harder you hit the drums, the louder they sound • Reverb and Delay Controls - slider adjustments allows limitless drum sounds • Pitch Control - lower or raise the pitch of the drums • Retina Display for both iPad and iPhone for incredibly crisp graphics • 10 Percussion Loops, 8 Drum Loops, and 7 Music Loops to play along to • Realistic Rolls - simply swirl your finger around to create slower or faster rolls • 10 Metronome Sounds and 4 Time Signatures to choose from, with BPM adjustment • Multi-track recording - easily add or delete tracks, save and loop recordings • Share your recordings through email, Facebook, and Twitter • Export your recordings to your computer • Lefty Mode - reverse the entire drum layout • Play along to the music on your iPod PRIVACY POLICY: http://codyrotwein.com/privacy.html

About

Professional Xylophone

This app transforms your device into a professional xylophone studio, offering realistic sound, dual interface modes, and advanced recording capabilities. Explore diverse rhythms, customize your sound with effects, and easily share your musical creations.

Highlights
  • Realistic Xylophone Scene
  • Keyboard Mode with Xylophone Sounds
  • HD Video & Audio Recording
  • Expanded Preset Library
  • 23 Built-in Rhythm Styles
  • Microtonal Tuning
  • Studio-Grade Effects
Features
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Professional Xylophone A Complete Xylophone Studio—Now with Pro-Level Recording, Presets, and Rhythm Tools Transform your mobile device into a powerful xylophone workstation with Professional Xylophone, the most advanced and authentic melodic percussion app on the market. Whether you’re performing, composing, teaching, or simply exploring music, this all-in-one toolkit brings the full studio experience to your fingertips. Two Immersive Scenes. Unlimited Expression. Realistic Xylophone Scene Experience the look, feel, and sound of a real xylophone with ultra-responsive bars and concert-grade samples. Perfect for live performance or solo practice. Keyboard Mode with Xylophone Sounds Switch to a piano-style layout that unlocks expressive features like dynamic touch sensitivity, tuning adjustments, and extended playability for composers and sound designers. What's New in the Latest Update All-New Screen & Audio Recording HD Video & Audio: Capture high-quality screen recordings with synchronized system audio and microphone input. Voice & Sound Together: Record both your instrument and external sound sources—ideal for tutorials, demos, and musical storytelling. One-Tap Sharing: Instantly share your recordings on social media platforms. Advanced Preset & Visualization Engine Smart Key Adaptation: Visual elements automatically adjust to the key of your selected preset. Flexible Speed Control: Slow down or speed up playback (0.5x–2.0x) for learning or experimentation. Expanded Preset Library: Explore new professionally recorded samples across various musical styles. Studio-Grade Audio Recording Crystal-Clear Fidelity: Capture every nuance of your performance with uncompromising clarity. Accurate Sync: A high-precision timing system ensures every beat is recorded perfectly. Organized Workflow: Easily name, sort, and manage your audio projects. Richer Rhythm Experience 23 Built-in Styles: From Blues, Jazz, and Reggae to Tango and Electronic—explore global rhythms. Breaks & Fills: Add variation and flow with dynamic transitions and accents. Animated Visual Sync: Rhythms come alive with perfectly timed visual effects. Interface & Performance Enhancements Redesigned UI: Smoother visuals and a more intuitive interface for a seamless music-making experience. Improved Stability: Major performance upgrades and critical bug fixes—especially in MIDI playback and multi-touch handling. Core Features That Set Professional Xylophone Apart Authentic Sound Library: Professionally sampled notes with warm, resonant tone. Dual Scene Design: Switch freely between realistic and keyboard-style interfaces. Microtonal Tuning: Explore non-Western scales and custom pitch systems. Transpose, Reverb, Chorus: Fine-tune your sound with studio-grade effects. Dynamic Touch Sensitivity: Express every nuance of your playing. Customizable Interface: Tailor colors, bar layout, and responsiveness to fit your workflow. Instant Recording & Sharing: Capture and share your musical ideas effortlessly. Download Professional Xylophone Today Whether you're a professional musician, a passionate student, or an experimental sound artist, Professional Xylophone is your gateway to melodic expression and creativity. With unmatched realism, advanced recording tools, and a powerful rhythm engine, your next musical masterpiece is just a tap away.

Screenshots

Congas!4 screens
Professional Xylophone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Congas! at every 9 days against Professional Xylophone's every 5 months. Congas! also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 29%). Professional Xylophone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Congas! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Professional Xylophone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Congas! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Congas!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Professional Xylophone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Congas! ships an update every 9 days, Professional Xylophone every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Congas! versus Professional Xylophone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCongas!Professional Xylophone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (27 ratings) — better4.0 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2769 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB123 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperDrum StarzAlper Kahriman

Customer experience

Congas!

All ratings27 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Professional Xylophone

All ratings69 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative67.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Congas!

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
1 purchases

Professional Xylophone

One-time1
  • Get Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Congas! free?
Congas! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Professional Xylophone free?
Professional Xylophone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Congas! or Professional Xylophone?
Congas! is rated higher. Congas! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Professional Xylophone averages 4.0 from 69 ratings.
Do Congas! or Professional Xylophone have ads?
Both Congas! and Professional Xylophone show ads.
Which is updated more often, Congas! or Professional Xylophone?
Congas! ships an update every 9 days, and Professional Xylophone every 5 months. Most recently, Congas! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Professional Xylophone on October 27, 2026.

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