Comparison

iTablaPro Lite vs Kathā Sindhu

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

Head to head
About

iTablaPro Lite

Experience realistic tabla and tanpura sounds for Indian classical music practice. This app offers a variety of taals, a metronome, and customizable sound mixing for an immersive musical experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic tabla and tanpura sounds
  • Support for 47 common taals
  • Integrated metronome
  • Tap tempo functionality
  • Full-featured mixer
  • 7-band equalizer
  • Customizable presets
Features
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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

Kathā Sindhu

This app offers a collection of spiritual teachings, devotional songs, and reflections inspired by Radhanath Swami. Listen to lectures, kirtans, and bhajans, or read transcripts to deepen your understanding and find inner peace.

Highlights
  • Spiritual lectures
  • Devotional kirtans and bhajans
  • Transcripts for reflection
  • Audio companion for daily life
  • Inspired by Radhanath Swami
Features
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# Kathā Sindhu — An Ocean for Ears Kathā Sindhu is a sacred space where the heart can rest, reflect, and rise. Inspired by the divine teachings, realizations, and life-transforming experiences of Radhanath Swami, Kathā Sindhu brings together an ocean of katha, kirtan, and bhajans, curated with love for the sincere seeker. Here, every word is a wave of wisdom. Every melody, a tide of devotion. Every moment spent listening becomes a step closer to inner peace. ### Timeless Teachings Explore profound lectures that illuminate life's deepest questions through the lens of bhakti, compassion, and spiritual clarity. ### Soothing Kirtans & Bhajans Listen to devotional melodies that calm the mind, soften the heart, and awaken devotion. ### Transcripts for Reflection Read and revisit teachings at your own pace, allowing their wisdom to deepen through reflection. ### A Companion for the Spiritual Journey Whether you are commuting, resting, walking, or meditating, Kathā Sindhu lets divine wisdom accompany you throughout your day. ### Why Kathā Sindhu? Because some journeys are not taken with the feet, but with the ears… And some oceans do not drown, but uplift.

Screenshots

iTablaPro Lite4 screens
Kathā Sindhu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kathā Sindhu at 100% against iTablaPro Lite's 41%. Kathā Sindhu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and device support (4 vs 2). iTablaPro Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (39 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kathā Sindhu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iTablaPro Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kathā Sindhu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTablaPro Lite ships an update every 4 days, Kathā Sindhu every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iTablaPro Lite versus Kathā Sindhu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTablaPro LiteKathā Sindhu
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (39 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrasad UpasaniSRI SRI RADHA GOPINATH BHAKTA SAMAJ

Customer experience

iTablaPro Lite

All ratings39 ratings
Positive28.2%
Neutral17.9%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral17.1%
Negative41.5%

Kathā Sindhu

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iTablaPro Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Kathā Sindhu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTablaPro Lite free?
iTablaPro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kathā Sindhu free?
Kathā Sindhu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTablaPro Lite or Kathā Sindhu?
Kathā Sindhu is rated higher. iTablaPro Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Kathā Sindhu averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do iTablaPro Lite or Kathā Sindhu have ads?
Neither iTablaPro Lite nor Kathā Sindhu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTablaPro Lite or Kathā Sindhu?
iTablaPro Lite ships an update every 4 days, and Kathā Sindhu every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTablaPro Lite was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kathā Sindhu on November 5, 2026.

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