# TaalMala vs Dholak

The clearest difference is rating: TaalMala at 4.3 against Dholak's 2.6. TaalMala also leads on ratings volume (177 vs 5). Dholak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaalMala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dholak asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaalMala holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaalMala has 177 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaalMala | Dholak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taalmala/id900947127/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dholak/id1358206869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhijit Patait](https://appshunter.io/developer/900942887) | [Gopi Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351623098) |

## What reviewers say

### TaalMala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taalmala/id900947127)

This app provides realistic accompaniment for Indian classical musicians, featuring high-quality sampled instruments like Tabla and Tanpura. It offers extensive pre-composed compositions and allows users to create their own Taals, Lehras, and SwarMandal patterns. Ideal for daily practice or live performances.

**Highlights:** High-quality sampled instruments, 360+ pre-composed Taals, 246+ pre-composed Lehras, 620+ pre-composed SwarMandal patterns, Compose custom Taals and Lehras, Sequencer for arranging patterns, Adjustable tempo and pitch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Dholak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dholak/id1358206869)

Experience the authentic sound of the Indian dholak on your device. This app simulates playing the classic Indian drum, offering realistic percussion and vibration effects. Enjoy playing anywhere without needing an expensive instrument.

**Highlights:** Realistic dholak simulation, Vibration animation, Multi-touch support, Realistic percussion set, Play in loop, Background vocals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaalMala free?

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

### Is Dholak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TaalMala or Dholak?

TaalMala is rated higher. TaalMala averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Dholak averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do TaalMala or Dholak have ads?

Neither TaalMala nor Dholak shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*