DjembeTime vs Djembe +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DjembeTime
Create, play, and share traditional West African rhythms with studio-quality sound. This app features an easy-to-use notation editor, adjustable playback, and cloud storage for your compositions. Perfect for learning and practicing Djembe and Dundun.
- Create Djembe and Dundun notations
- Studio quality sound recordings
- Adjustable playback tempo and volume
- Interactive swing editor for micro-timing
- Cloud storage and email sharing
- Export to audio files
- AirPlay support
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DjembeTime lets you create notations for traditional West African rhythms, play them on your device and share with other people. - Studio quality sound recorded with a Master Djembefola Salif Malima Kone (Burkina Faso) (http://djeliarhythms.com) - A complete traditional ensemble with Djembe and Dundun drums - Beautiful music scores that are adapted to Djembe notation - Easy-to-use notation editor with a custom musical keyboard - Adjustable playback tempo - Adjustable volume and balance for each instrument - Interactive swing editor for accurate micro-timing - Rhythm files can be stored on cloud services available on your device (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.) - Rhythm files can be shared via email - Export to audio files - AirPlay support: play anywhere from your home theater to your car This app is a perfect companion in your studies of Djembe and Dundun: - Annotate and learn traditional rhythms - Use as a play-along track to practice solo phrases at your own pace - Make your own collection - Share with your friends! Suggestions or bugs? https://djembetime.canny.io
Djembe +
This app provides realistic finger djembe pads for practicing along with songs or for jam sessions. It features high-quality sounds, customizable pad positions, and built-in recording and metronome functions. Enjoy an ad-free, offline experience for musicians of all levels.
- Realistic finger djembe pads
- High-quality sound selection
- Customizable pad positions
- Recording and loop functions
- Built-in metronome (30-300 BPM)
- Offline functionality
- Ad-free experience
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******* No advertisement ******* No Internet Connection Required ******* Full Version ***** This App is a Real Finger Djembe Pads. ***** You can practice according to the Song. ***** Ideal for Jam Sessions with other Instruments. ***** Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. ***** Real High Quality Sound. [Simple Djembe] * Simple Djembe Pads with No Delay. [Sound Selection & Custom Djembe Positions] * Long Press to Select and set Sound. (After selecting the sound, push the selected Djembe again, it will be changed) * Available in All Djembe Positions. [Color] * Abundant Color Variations. [Metronome] * BPM(30〜300) [Rec] * Includes Recording, Loop and Metronome functions. * Suitable for Jam Sessions and Lessons. [List of Djembe Sounds] * Real High Quality Sound. [Djembe 1,Djembe 2,Djembe 3,Djembe 4,Djembe 5,Djembe 6,Djembe 7,Djembe 8,Djembe 9,Djembe 10,Djembe 11,Djembe 12,Djembe 13,Djembe 14,Djembe 15,Djembe 16,Djembe 17,Djembe 18,Djembe 19,Djembe 20,Djembe 21,Djembe 22,Djembe 23,Djembe 24,Djembe 25,Djembe 26,Djembe 27,Djembe 28,Djembe 29,Djembe 30,Djembe 31,Djembe 32,Djembe 33,Djembe 34,Djembe 35,Djembe 36,Djembe 37,Djembe 38,Djembe 39,Djembe 40,Djembe 41,Djembe 42,Djembe 43,WoodStick,Dog]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DjembeTime at every 11 months against Djembe +'s every 39 months. DjembeTime also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
DjembeTime costs $1.99 and Djembe + $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DjembeTime against 5.0 for Djembe +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
DjembeTime ships an update every 11 months, Djembe + every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DjembeTime | Djembe + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 687 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavel Agapov | Satomi Uchida |
Customer experience
DjembeTime
Djembe +
In-app purchases
DjembeTime
No in-app purchases
Djembe +
No in-app purchases









