# NagmaLive vs RaagNaad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RaagNaad at none against NagmaLive's 10. RaagNaad also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). NagmaLive's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (743 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NagmaLive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RaagNaad asks for nothing beyond the download.

RaagNaad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NagmaLive has 743 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of NagmaLive's written reviews are positive against 100% of RaagNaad's.

NagmaLive ships an update every 3 weeks, RaagNaad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NagmaLive | RaagNaad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagmalive-lehra-and-tabla/id967589706/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raagnaad/id1350322913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **743** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Fellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/967589705) | [Jai Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189786248) |

## What reviewers say

### NagmaLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nagmalive-lehra-and-tabla/id967589706)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NagmaLive Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| NagmaLive Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Ustad Roshan Ali Khan • Desh • Tintal • Sarangi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Basant Mukhari • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bairagi • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Kalashree • Tintal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jayanta Banerjee • Bageshree • Jhaptal • Sitar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kathak Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Nagmas | $16.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 High-quality instrument sound recordings
- 🎼 Variety of ragas, taals, and instruments available
- ⚙️ Customizable BPM and session features
- 👍 User-friendly interface for practice
- 🎹 Multiple instrument options (sitar, sarangi, harmonium)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- ⏱️ Timing and tempo synchronization issues
- 🔧 Complex settings for non-professionals
- 📱 Limited free trial version
- 🎵 Missing some basic taals (dadara, kaherva)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### RaagNaad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raagnaad/id1350322913)

Access a vast library of devotional music and spiritual content, including Gurbani Kirtan, classical Indian music, lectures, and live programs. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Sikhism and Indian classical music.

**Highlights:** Asa di Vaar in pure ragas, Gurbani Kirtan, Indian Classical Sangeet Programs, Updesh, Katha, Lectures, Kavishari, Live programs from Sri Bhaini Sahib

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NagmaLive free?

NagmaLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RaagNaad free?

RaagNaad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NagmaLive or RaagNaad?

RaagNaad is rated higher. NagmaLive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while RaagNaad averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NagmaLive or RaagNaad have ads?

Neither NagmaLive nor RaagNaad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NagmaLive or RaagNaad?

NagmaLive ships an update every 3 weeks, and RaagNaad every 5 months. Most recently, NagmaLive was updated on November 1, 2026 and RaagNaad on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*