Comparison

Congas! vs First Piano

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

First Piano

Introduce infants and toddlers to music with a vibrant, safe toy piano. It features chunky keys, pleasant tones, and interactive learning to develop motor skills and cognitive growth. Portable and battery-operated, it offers continuous new content for engaging playtime.

Highlights
  • Bright and colorful design
  • Soft, safe materials
  • Chunky, easy-to-press keys
  • Pleasant, gentle tones
  • Interactive cause-and-effect learning
  • Portable and lightweight design
  • Regularly added new content
Features
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Introduce your little one to the enchanting world of music with the First Piano: Toddler 6 Months+. Specially designed for tiny hands and growing minds, this vibrant and engaging toy piano is perfect for infants and toddlers starting at six months old. Key Features: - Bright and Colorful Design: The piano's eye-catching colors stimulate visual development and capture your baby's attention, making playtime both fun and educational. - Soft, Safe Materials: Made from non-toxic, BPA-free materials, the First Piano ensures a safe play experience for your child, with smooth edges and a sturdy build. - Chunky Keys: Large, easy-to-press keys help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, encouraging your little musician to explore and experiment with sound. - Pleasant Tones: Each key produces a gentle, melodious sound that delights the senses and introduces the basics of musical notes and rhythm. - Interactive Learning: As your baby presses the keys, they'll not only enjoy the auditory feedback but also learn about cause and effect, fostering cognitive development. - Portable and Lightweight: The compact size and light weight make this piano easy to carry, so your child can enjoy musical playtime anywhere, from the nursery to the car seat. - Battery Operated: Simple battery operation ensures the piano is always ready for play, without the need for complicated setup or cables. Benefits: - Early Musical Exposure: Introduces your child to music at a young age, potentially sparking a lifelong interest and appreciation for musical arts. - Developmental Growth: Enhances sensory development, promotes motor skills, and encourages cognitive growth through interactive play. - Engaging Playtime: Keeps your baby entertained with a toy that is both fun and educational, providing hours of amusement. New Content Added Regularly The fun never stops! Our growing collection of games and activities is continuously expanding, with new content added every day. Children can look forward to fresh educational challenges, exciting puzzles, new sounds, and engaging interactive experiences that keep learning fun and rewarding. The First Piano: Toddler 6 Months+ is more than just a toy; it's a stepping stone into the wonderful world of music and creativity. Watch as your child discovers the joy of music, creating their own little symphonies and developing essential skills along the way. Perfect as a gift for new parents or as an addition to your baby’s toy collection, this piano promises to be a hit for both children and parents alike. Subscription details: - This app may offer monthly or yearly subscriptions - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically reviews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Setting after purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but please note that you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription - This app requires monthly or yearly subscriptions then you are able to access all features Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d_kBNlkCJfvFWHCHVVsvhnpsJZd3GNIDZNGa2CsI7QM/edit?usp=sharing Help and Support: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bn1d1aDT7Ci7kvAYyVUzSwWwGkcht_owOzh37f_KE28/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Congas!4 screens
First Piano4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: First Piano at 5.0 against Congas!'s 4.2. First Piano also leads on ads (none vs shown). Congas!'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 First Piano sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First Piano holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Congas! has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Congas! ships an update every 9 days, First Piano every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Congas! versus First Piano: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCongas!First Piano
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 25 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB95 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDrum Starzduytu tran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Congas!

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
3 purchases

First Piano

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Congas! free?
Congas! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Piano free?
First Piano is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Congas! or First Piano?
First Piano is rated higher. Congas! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while First Piano averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Congas! or First Piano have ads?
Congas! shows ads; First Piano does not.
Which is updated more often, Congas! or First Piano?
Congas! ships an update every 9 days, and First Piano every 25 months. Most recently, Congas! was updated on November 6, 2026 and First Piano on November 3, 2026.

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