# Tabla vs iTablaPro Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Tabla at 4.4 against iTablaPro Lite's 2.6. Tabla also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 41%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 39). iTablaPro Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iTablaPro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabla holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabla has 1.2K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Tabla's written reviews are positive against 41% of iTablaPro Lite's.

Tabla ships an update every 3 weeks, iTablaPro Lite every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabla | iTablaPro Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-indias-drum-instrument/id703071767/reviews)** | [2.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro-lite/id919001492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOLB SISTEMAS - EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/550920932) | [Prasad Upasani](https://appshunter.io/developer/326115061) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabla-indias-drum-instrument/id703071767)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Version - 3 Days Free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| half-yearly subscription | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| annual subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good and very nice
- 👍 This heavenly app changed my life
- 👍 Amazing product
- 👍 Very nice wonderful
- 👍 Tabla is so cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very weird and has no ghe that resonates
- 🐛 Don't want score in every 30 sec
- 🔋 ADs
- 🐛 too many spam you can not turn off
- 🐛 Very bad.. hung most of the time and need to restart

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### iTablaPro Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itablapro-lite/id919001492)

Experience realistic tabla playing and inspiring tanpura sounds for your musical practice. This app offers a variety of Indian classical music instruments and features to enhance your riyaz sessions.

**Highlights:** Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds, Support for 47 taals, Metronome with common time signatures, Tap tempo synchronization, Full-featured mixer, 7-band equalizer with presets

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabla free?

Tabla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iTablaPro Lite free?

iTablaPro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tabla or iTablaPro Lite?

Tabla is rated higher. Tabla averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while iTablaPro Lite averages 2.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Tabla or iTablaPro Lite have ads?

Tabla shows ads; iTablaPro Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tabla or iTablaPro Lite?

Tabla ships an update every 3 weeks, and iTablaPro Lite every 3 days. Most recently, Tabla was updated on November 11, 2026 and iTablaPro Lite on November 11, 2026.

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