iTablaPro Lite vs MAFE Live
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. ________________________________________
MAFE Live
This platform allows creators to host live audio and video shows, interact with guests, and accept tips. Users can join interactive music rooms, participate in trivia games, and RSVP to upcoming events.
- Live audio/video streaming
- Interactive playlist rooms
- Podcast rooms with Q&A
- Live trivia and music games
- Real-time tipping
- Show scheduling
- Host badges and leaderboards
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MAFE is a live audio and video streaming platform built for creators, DJs, podcasters, and music lovers. Host live shows, invite guests on mic, accept tips, and build your audience — all in one place. FEATURES: • Go live with audio or video instantly • Interactive Playlist rooms — let your audience vote on the queue • Podcast rooms with speaker stage, Q&A board, and show notes • Game rooms — live trivia and music games with your audience • Tip your favorite hosts in real time • RSVP to upcoming shows and get notified when they go live • Leaderboards, host badges, and team shows • Schedule recurring shows weekly or monthly Whether you're a DJ spinning sets, a podcaster building community, or a music fan who wants in — MAFE is where it happens.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MAFE Live at 5.0 against iTablaPro Lite's 2.6. iTablaPro Lite's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MAFE Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTablaPro Lite has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | iTablaPro Lite | MAFE Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Prasad Upasani | Jumafe Young |
Customer experience
iTablaPro Lite
MAFE Live
In-app purchases
iTablaPro Lite
No in-app purchases
MAFE Live
No in-app purchases
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