Comparison

Tabla vs MAFE Live

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

Head to head
About

Tabla

Learn and play Indian tabla drums on your smartphone or tablet. Access over 100 video lessons, a variety of percussion instruments, and loops to practice with. Enjoy studio-quality audio and share your performances.

Highlights
  • Over 100 video lessons
  • Realistic tabla set and percussion instruments
  • Variety of loops for playing along
  • Studio-quality audio
  • Export recordings to MP3
  • Share performances on social media
  • MIDI support
Features
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The Tabla app provides all the tools necessary to master the art of playing the tabla instrument on your smartphone or tablet. Now you can easily play any music, anywhere! Excellent for anyone who is passionate about the instrument and music! What is a Tabla? The tabla is a Hindu percussion instrument widely used in Indian devotional and meditative music. It consists of a pair of drums, the smaller, higher-pitched DAYA and the larger, deeper-sounding BAYA. Why haven't you started learning to play the tabla drums yet? Tabla offers various video lessons to assist you, along with a variety of loops to play along with. Don't have access to a real tabla instrument or an electronic tabla? No problem! The Tabla app offers a realistic tabla set and a diverse range of other percussion instruments with high-quality sounds, allowing you to play any music you desire! You don't need a tabla drum to learn to play! The Tabla is an excellent choice for practicing or playing quietly, without causing disruptions or requiring much space. Enjoy the freedom to play tabla wherever you like! Show your friends how good you are at playing tabla! Share videos of your performances with friends and on social media! The Tabla app allows children and adults to learn drumming while having fun, enhancing their cognitive and motor skills. This drum game will stimulate your musical talent, making it easy to learn drum beats as if using a real tabla kit. So what are you waiting for to become a tabla player? Explore Tabla features: - Over 100 lessons to learn how to play the tabla - Various percussion musical instruments - Wide variety of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments - Loops for playing along - Studio-quality audio - Export your recordings to MP3 format - Share your recordings and custom drum sets on social media - New tabla lessons and loops introduced weekly - Compatible with all screen resolutions - Phones and Tablets (HD images) - MIDI support - Free app The app contains the following subscription: - Premium Version (Remove ads; Unlock all loops; and Unlock Metronome) - Monthly payment ($3,90). - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription is automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal. - The subsequent monthly subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled 24 hours before the next renewal (considering the day of the effective monthly subscription). - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: http://www.kolbapps.com/privacy_policy_and_terms.pdf Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Designed for drummers, percussionists, professional musicians, enthusiasts, and beginners! From the creators of the Real Drum app! Download the Tabla app and turn your fingers into drumsticks right now! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for tips on using the app: @kolbapps Kolb Apps: Touch & Play!

About

MAFE Live

This platform allows creators to host live audio and video shows, interact with guests, and accept tips. Users can join interactive music rooms, participate in trivia games, and RSVP to upcoming events.

Highlights
  • Live audio/video streaming
  • Interactive playlist rooms
  • Podcast rooms with Q&A
  • Live trivia and music games
  • Real-time tipping
  • Show scheduling
  • Host badges and leaderboards
Features
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MAFE is a live audio and video streaming platform built for creators, DJs, podcasters, and music lovers. Host live shows, invite guests on mic, accept tips, and build your audience — all in one place. FEATURES: • Go live with audio or video instantly • Interactive Playlist rooms — let your audience vote on the queue • Podcast rooms with speaker stage, Q&A board, and show notes • Game rooms — live trivia and music games with your audience • Tip your favorite hosts in real time • RSVP to upcoming shows and get notified when they go live • Leaderboards, host badges, and team shows • Schedule recurring shows weekly or monthly Whether you're a DJ spinning sets, a podcaster building community, or a music fan who wants in — MAFE is where it happens.

Screenshots

Tabla4 screens
MAFE Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MAFE Live at 5.0 against Tabla's 4.4. MAFE Live also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Tabla's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, 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. Tabla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MAFE Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MAFE Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabla has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabla versus MAFE Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablaMAFE Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELIJumafe Young

Customer experience

Tabla

All ratings1,215 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative31.0%

MAFE Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tabla

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Very weird and has no ghe that resonates
  • Very bad.. hung most of the time and need to restart
  • No sound on iPhone 6S
  • There is no sound
  • Using latest IOS, no sound

Requested features

3 requests
  • Leers for certain known thekas / taals
  • Option to control the speed of the loop while learning and practicing
  • Harmonium app

MAFE Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tabla

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Version$1.991 Month
  • Premium Version - 3 Days Free3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Version1 Month trial$2.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium Version$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Version$6.997 Days
  • half-yearly subscription$9.996 Months
  • annual subscription$12.991 Year
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$99.99
None

MAFE Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabla free?
Tabla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAFE Live free?
MAFE Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabla or MAFE Live?
MAFE Live is rated higher. Tabla averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MAFE Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tabla or MAFE Live have ads?
Tabla shows ads; MAFE Live does not.

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