# TaalMala vs Darbar Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Darbar Player at 91% against TaalMala's 33%. Darbar Player also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3). TaalMala's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Darbar Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Darbar Player holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaalMala has 177 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TaalMala's written reviews are positive against 91% of Darbar Player's.

TaalMala ships an update every 2 months, Darbar Player every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaalMala | Darbar Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taalmala/id900947127/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbar-player/id1535806731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhijit Patait](https://appshunter.io/developer/900942887) | [Darbar Arts Culture and Heritage Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535806733) |

## 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 |


### Darbar Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darbar-player/id1535806731)

Explore a vast library of Indian classical music with over 800 UHD videos from renowned artists. Enjoy ad-free, uninterrupted access to concerts, documentaries, and interviews, with options to stream or download content offline. Discover new talent and exclusive premieres regularly.

**Highlights:** 800+ UHD Indian classical music videos, Ad-free streaming and downloads, Exclusive premieres and uncut content, Search by raga, genre, or musician, On-demand access to concerts and documentaries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darbar Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Darbar Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaalMala free?

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

### Is Darbar Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TaalMala or Darbar Player?

Darbar Player is rated higher. TaalMala averages 4.3 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Darbar Player averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do TaalMala or Darbar Player have ads?

Neither TaalMala nor Darbar Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaalMala or Darbar Player?

TaalMala ships an update every 2 months, and Darbar Player every 3 months. Most recently, TaalMala was updated on October 29, 2026 and Darbar Player on October 29, 2026.

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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.*