Comparison

iTablaPro Lite vs Tabla Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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. ________________________________________

About

Tabla Studio

This app provides realistic tabla, tanpura, and metronome sounds for musicians and enthusiasts of Indian classical music. It features a mixer for adjusting volumes and a wide selection of rhythms and scales for practice and performance.

Highlights
  • Realistic tabla loops
  • Tanpura drone
  • Swarmandal raags
  • Adjustable metronome
  • Full-featured mixing panel
  • Tempo and scale selection
  • Instrument tuning
Features
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Now updated with a mixer for the Tabla, Tanpura, Swarmandal & Metronome! Do you love real tabla beats? Do you sing, play harmonium or play a classical Indian instrument? Perhaps you play the sitar, the bansuri or the sarangi. Or maybe you enjoy listening to rhythmic beats of the tabla drum and drone of the Indian tanpura. Whether you’re an avid listener, hobbiest or a Indian Classical Music professional, you will love Tabla Studio’s tabla and tanpura sound! Create amazing music by practising to the amazing tabla rhythms, tanpura drone, swarmandal raags and metronome provided in Tabla Studio. Tabla Studio turns your iPhone or iPad into a real tabla and tanpura player. Featuring a full-featured mixing panel - so you can listen to real tabla loops anywhere you go. Use the professional recorded tabla to practice your harmonium skills. Use the tanpura to practice singing with rhythm. Use the Tanpura drone to pitch your instrument. Whichever instrument you play, whether it be harmonium, sarangi, bansuri or vocal. Whichever genre you are in the mood for, whether it be Indian Classical Music, Fusion or Bollywood, Tabla Studio has the beat, rythm and loop to match. Live recorded tabla loops - practice alongside a real tabla player *Choose from the wide range of scales and rhythms, unlocking an impressive library of taals and genres *Use the tempo changer to select the metronome or tabla beats *Tune your instrument meticulously, such as sitar or sarod, to the exact pitch using the tuner *Accentuate the raag you are practising with the extensive range of swarmandal Advantages of Tabla Studio - Tabla App with Tanpura & Swarmandal *Use your iPhone or iPad to play real tabla loops for Indian Classical Music practice and performance *Use the mixing panel to keep tanpura, swarmandal, tabla and metronome volumes at your desired level *Use the Metronome feature to ensure that you always stay in rhythm *Keep count and never miss a beat with the intuitive display counter *Play your iPad or iPhone like a real tabla, tanpura or swarmandal instrument How to use Tabla Studio - Tabla App with Tanpura & Swarmandal 1. Download Tabla Studio to access real tabla, tanpura, swarmandal and metronome. 2. Pair your phone with any bluetooth speaker for the most optimal sound output. 3. Set your musical scale. Select the genre, taal, and rhythm and speed you prefer. 4. Press play to enjoy the amazing tabla, tanpura and swarmandal sound. Tabla Studio - List Of Available Tabla Taals Dhadra (6 Beats) *Folk Sindi Dhadra *Folk Garba Dhadra *Ghazal Dhadra *Ghazal Dhadra 2 Roopak Taal (7 Beats) *Classical Roopak Taal Teka *Classical Roopak Taal Teka 2 *Ghazal Roopak Taal Teka *Ghazal Roopak Taal Teka 2 Keherwa Taal (8 Beats) *Folk Sindi Keherwa *Folk Dhapli Keherwa *Folk Dholki Keherwa *Folk Dholki 2 Keherwa *Folk Punjabi Keherwa *Folk Rajastani Keherwa *Devotional Bhajan Keherwa *Devotional Bhajan Keherwa 2 *Devotional Qawali Keherwa *Ghazal Keherwa Teka *Ghazal Keherwa Teka 2 *Fusion Kehera Funk *Fusion Kehera Classic Rock *Fusion Kehera Conga Matta Taal (9 Beats) *Classical Matta Taal Teka Jhaptaal (10 Beats) *Classical Jhaptaal Teka Char Taal Ki Sawari (11 Beats) *Classical Char Taal Ki Sawari Teka *Classical Char Taal Ki Sawari Pro Ek Taal (12 Beats) *Classical Ek Taal Teka Jai Taal (13 Beats) *Classical Jai Taal Teka Deepchandi Taal (14 Beats) *Classical Deepchandi Teka Teen Taal (16 Beats) *Classical Teentaal Teka *Classical Sitarkhani Teka Our aim is to provide all musicians around the globe with real Indian classical instruments at their fingertips through our mobile apps. Please be considerate of our efforts and provide us with positive feedback on the App Store so that we can grow and improve our services. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any additional taals or features that you require. We would be happy to hear from you, we value your feedback as our customers.

Screenshots

iTablaPro Lite4 screens
Tabla Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tabla Studio at 3.4 against iTablaPro Lite's 2.6. Tabla Studio also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.1). iTablaPro Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabla Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iTablaPro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tabla Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iTablaPro Lite's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tabla Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTablaPro Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabla Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iTablaPro Lite versus Tabla Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTablaPro LiteTabla Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (38 ratings)3.4 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews53.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.19.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPrasad UpasaniAman Kalyan

Customer experience

iTablaPro Lite

All ratings38 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral18.4%
Negative55.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral17.9%
Negative41.0%

Tabla Studio

All ratings24 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral17.1%
Negative29.3%

In-app purchases

None

iTablaPro Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tabla Studio

One-time2
  • TSTFree
  • Tabla Studio$17.99

Questions

Is iTablaPro Lite free?
iTablaPro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tabla Studio free?
Tabla Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTablaPro Lite or Tabla Studio?
Tabla Studio is rated higher. iTablaPro Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Tabla Studio averages 3.4 from 24 ratings.
Do iTablaPro Lite or Tabla Studio have ads?
Neither iTablaPro Lite nor Tabla Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTablaPro Lite or Tabla Studio?
iTablaPro Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabla Studio monthly. Most recently, iTablaPro Lite was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tabla Studio on October 4, 2026.

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