iTablaPro Lite vs Isha Chants
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTablaPro Lite
This app provides realistic tabla and tanpura sounds for Indian classical musicians and students. It offers support for numerous taals, a metronome, and a mixer for independent instrument control. Ideal for daily practice and creating a concert atmosphere.
- Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds
- Support for 47 taals
- Metronome with common time signatures
- Tap tempo functionality
- Full-featured mixer
- 7-band equalizer
- Save and export presets
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Come sit down for a session with our Tabla Pro. Experience virtuoso, realistic tabla playing, and let the fantastic Tanpura sound inspire you to greater heights in your own musical journey! ________________________________________ And the reviews are in: ***** "REAL Tabla Sound!" ***** "Truly Amazing!" ***** "FANTASTIC app for riyaz" ***** "Best app ever, all I can say is WOW" ***** "Finally a first-class app to replace expensive mediocre hardware" ________________________________________ ◆ About iTablaPro Lite ◆ iTablaPro is the first electronic tabla and tanpura that actually sounds like the real thing, ideal for Indian Classical musicians and students. It includes support for all common taals used in Hindustani music, making it the perfect companion for daily riyaz (practice). And the beautiful Tanpura and Swar Mandal create an instant concert atmosphere! NOTE: iTablaPro Lite has most the features of the full version except the sound stops playing after 60 seconds, and it does not include the Swar Mandal or the Tuner. ________________________________________ √ FIVE fantastic instruments in one app: Tabla, two 5-string Tanpuras, a Sur-Peti (Shruti-Box), plus Manjira all controlled by a single set of pitch controls √ Uses sound samples from actual highest-quality instruments for the most realistic sound √ 47 taals: Ada Chautaal(14), Ardha Jai(6.5), Ardha Jhaptaal(5), Ardha Shikhar(8.5), Ashta Jhaptaal(8.5), Bhajani(8), Chachar(16), Chartal-ki-Sawari(11), Chautaal(12), Dadra(6), Dakshinatya Rupak(6), Deepchandi(14), Dhamar(14), Ektaal(12), Farodust/Firdost(14), Gajamukha(16), Jai(13), Jat(8), Jhampak(5), Jhaptaal(10), Jhoomra(14), Kalawati(9.5), Keherva(8), Matta Taal(9), Moghuli(7), Neel Taal (7.5), Pancham Sawari(15), Pashto(7), Pauri/Paudi(4), Punjabi / Sitarkhani(16), Rudra Taal(11), Rupak(7), Saatva(7),Sadra(10), Sardha Rupak(10.5), Sasthi(6), Shashanka(5.5), Shikhar (17), Shiva Taal(9), Soolfaak(10), Soolfakhta(5), Sooltaal(10), Sunand(9.5), Teentaal(16), Teevra(7), Tilwada(16), Yamuna(5) √ Multiple styles for most taals or use the EXPERT MODE for a more interactive experience √ MANJIRA: Manjira auto-play support for taals used in bhajans such as Bhajani, Keherva and Dadra √ METRONOME: Now includes a metronome with the most common time signatures! √ TAP TEMPO: Just tap out a beat on the lower display and watch the app sync the tempo! √ MIXER: Full-featured mixer to adjust volume and panning of each instrument independently, plus Airplay support. √ 7-BAND EQUALIZER: Customizable 7-band equalizer with presets √ PRESETS: Save your frequently-used combinations as named presets. Includes presets for the 100+ most popular raags. And now you can also export/import presets via email or iTunes File Sharing. √ Includes an option for "Sur" tabla for a more bass tabla sound suitable for vocal music √ Extremely accurate tempo from 10bpm to 700bpm (depending on the taal) √ Wide range of pitch from lower A (A2) through upper E (E4) for one and a half octaves of tuning √ Each taal has different thekas for slow, medium & fast tempos for more natural-sounding accompaniment √ Displays current matra being played as well as the current divisions (Sam, Taali, Khaali, etc.) ________________________________________ NOTE: iTablaPro Lite has all the features of the full version except the sound stops playing after 60 seconds and it does not include the Swar Mandal or the Tuner. The full version has no time limits and keeps playing till the user turns it off. ________________________________________
Isha Chants
Explore four distinct collections of spiritual chants designed to foster inner connection and well-being. Each collection offers unique mantras and devotional pieces, with guidance on how to integrate them into your daily life for profound personal transformation.
- Four distinct chant collections
- Vairagya chants for detachment
- Ye Devi chants for feminine energy
- Linga Bhairavi Arati mantras
- Guidance on chant selection
- Spiritual and meditative ambience
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Isha Chants includes four collections of chants – Vairagya, Ye Devi, Linga Bhairavi Arati and Triveni – each with its own flavour. ********** Vairagya Vairagya consists of five chants, each with its own unique hue. First, the Nirvana Shatakam is an outstanding composition by Adi Shankara, embodying the essence of vairagya. This chant is regarded as synonymous with the path of brahmacharya. The Guru Paduka Stotram is a devotional tribute in gratitude and praise of the sandals of the Guru. Brahmananda Swarupa (“the image of the Creator’s ecstasy”) is a consecrated mantra which one can chant throughout the day to connect to Sadhguru’s energy and Grace. Aum Namah Shivaya, known as the “Maha Mantra” is a very powerful arrangement of sounds which forms an integral part of a Brahmachari’s sadhana. It is also the highlight of the Mahashivratri meditations at Isha Yoga Center. Shambho (“the auspicious one”) is a very gentle and beautiful manifestation of Shiva who readily responds to those who call upon Him. A series of posts that explain the significance of these chants are available in the Isha Blog: http://isha.sadhguru.org/blog/tag/vairagya/ Making Use of Vairagya Here are Sadhguru’s guidelines on finding which of the 5 Vairagya chants will suit you best. Listen to each of the mantras a few times. Don't try to like or dislike them in terms of their musical quality or whatever – just listen to them. When you feel one of them really draws you, keep that mantra going all the time – at home, in your car, on your phone – everywhere. After some time, it will become so much a part of your system and will set a certain ambience for you. These sounds should become like your breath. After some time, without even listening you will be reverberating with the chant. It'll do wonderful things to you. -Sadhguru ********* Ye Devi These sublimely powerful chants were especially selected by Sadhguru, and adapted by Sounds of Isha, to be played at the consecration of Linga Bhairavi. Ethereal vocals, resounding with the stark intensity of the mantras, and subtle soundscapes of traditional instruments evoke a warmly serene, meditative ambience. A mystical space to connect and resound with the creative and nurturing aspects of the universe. Linga Bhairavi is the most exuberant expression of the Divine Feminine, unique in her manifestation in the form of a linga. Her triangular-shaped abode is adjacent to the Isha Yoga Center. Powerful, earthy and humane, Linga Bhairavi is the ultimate manifestation of the Mother Goddess – all-powerful and all-encompassing. *********************** Linga Bhairavi Arati This collection brings three powerful Sanskrit mantras sung by Sadhguru for the Devi. Linga Bhairavi Arati – An appeal for Devi’s Grace and an offering of oneself. Linga Bhairavi Stuti – The 33 auspicious names of the Devi are a key to imbibing Her form. Linga Bhairavi Stuti with Chorus – In this version, you can learn the Stuti by repeating after Sadhguru. Linga Bhairavi Mantra (“Lum Vum”) – Devi is a manifestation of the three-and-a-half chakras in the human system which correlate to one’s health, wellbeing, stability and prosperity. Consecrated by Sadhguru, these devotional chants describe the manifold qualities of the Devi. ******** Triveni Triveni or "three rivers" celebrates the three predominant aspects of the Devi - Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. During Navaratri, a festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine, Devi manifests in her many forms. The first three days represent the quality of tamas, where the Goddess is fierce like Durga. The second three days are rajas, for the materially-oriented Lakshmi. And the last three days are sattva in nature, dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and transcendence. On the tenth day, Navaratri culminates into Vijayadashami, a day of victory over darkness. Vijayadashami: Vidyarambham Chant (by Sadhguru)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Isha Chants at 88% against iTablaPro Lite's 41%. Isha Chants also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Isha Chants holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iTablaPro Lite's written reviews are positive against 88% of Isha Chants's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTablaPro Lite | Isha Chants |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (38 ratings) | 4.9 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prasad Upasani | Isha Foundation |
Customer experience
iTablaPro Lite
Isha Chants
In-app purchases
iTablaPro Lite
No in-app purchases
Isha Chants
No in-app purchases
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