iTablaPro Lite vs NagmaLive
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. ________________________________________
NagmaLive
This app provides authentic lehra and tabla recordings for practicing Indian classical music. It offers customizable tempos, multiple taals, and various lead instruments to enhance your practice sessions. Track your progress and share your achievements.
- Authentic lehra and tabla recordings
- Multiple lead instruments (Sarangi, Harmonium, Sitar)
- Adjustable tempo and multiple taals
- Advanced mixer controls
- Kathak mode with tailored tabla theka
- Practice tracking and sharing
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NagmaLive – Your Essential Companion for Tabla, Kathak and Indian Classical Music Practice Whether you’re a tabla player, kathak dancer, instrumentalist, vocalist, or an electronic musician, NagmaLive helps you bring your practice to life with real nagma and lehra recordings by world-class artists. Personalize your sessions, track your progress, and immerse yourself in the authentic sound of Indian classical music. Key Features Authentic Nagma & Lehra Library - 14 popular Raags to explore - Choose your lead instrument: Sarangi, Harmonium, or Sitar - Real recordings by renowned artists: Ustad Roshan Ali Khan – Sarangi Jayanta Banerjee – Sitar & Harmonium Hiranmay Mitra – Harmonium Chaz Hastings – Tabla Multiple Taal Options - Tintal, Rupaktal, Jhaptal, Ektal, Dhamar - Adjustable tempo: 15–600 BPM for Tintal, 15–300 BPM for others - Add a Tanpura drone alongside your nagma Advanced Mixer Controls - Fine-tune volume, reverb, and stereo panning for each instrument Presets for Fast Setup - Save and recall personalized practice settings - Adjust nagma pitch, taal, and BPM with ease Kathak Mode - Live tabla theka recordings tailored for Kathak practice - Matching taal and pitch for each nagma Alap & Gats - Add Alap intros for a live feel - Practice tabla accompaniment with gat recordings - Boost drut tintal with real jhala tracks Practice Tracking & Sharing - Save your sessions and monitor your progress - Share milestones on social media TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NagmaLive at 4.6 against iTablaPro Lite's 2.6. NagmaLive also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 41%) and ratings volume (741 vs 39). iTablaPro Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. NagmaLive sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iTablaPro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
NagmaLive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NagmaLive has 741 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iTablaPro Lite's written reviews are positive against 70% of NagmaLive's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | iTablaPro Lite | NagmaLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (39 ratings) | 4.6 (741 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 741 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prasad Upasani | Jason Fellin |
Customer experience
iTablaPro Lite
NagmaLive
Bugs and requests
iTablaPro Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NagmaLive
Reported bugs
7 issues- Restore purchases functionality not working
- Timing glitches at specific BPM ranges (104-105, 179-180)
- App fails to launch on iOS 13
- Cannot re-download app after offloading despite payment
- Kathak mode access issues despite payment
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- Breaks in nagma playback when changing tempo
- Purchase restoration issues across devices
Requested features
6 requests- Beat count display on screensaver
- Additional gats in sitar mode
- More nagmas and lehras in various raags
- Ableton Link integration for syncing with other apps
- Improved app UI design (modernize dated appearance)
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- Add missing basic taals
In-app purchases
iTablaPro Lite
No in-app purchases
NagmaLive
- NagmaLive Pro$4.991 Month
- NagmaLive Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Desh • Tintal • Sarangi$0.99
- Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Kirwani • Tintal • Sarangi$0.99
- Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Mishra Mand • Tintal • Sarangi$0.99
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- Jayanta Banerjee • Basant Mukhari • Tintal • Sitar$0.99
- Jayanta Banerjee • Bairagi • Tintal • Sitar$0.99
- Jayanta Banerjee • Kalashree • Tintal • Sitar$0.99
- Jayanta Banerjee • Bageshree • Jhaptal • Sitar$0.99
- Hiranmay Mitra • Mishra Pilu • Tintal • Harmonium$0.99
- Jayanta Banerjee • Bageshree • Rupak • Sitar$0.99
- Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • BilaskhaniTodi • Tintal • Sarangi$0.99
- Jayanta Banerjee • Mishra Mand • Tintal • Harmonium$0.99
- Hiranmay Mitra • Ahir Bhairav • Tintal • Harmonium$0.99
- Kathak Mode$6.99
- Unlock All Nagmas$16.99
- Unlock Everything$19.99
Questions
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