Best Tambura Apps

60+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Dhwani Tanpura, this is the deeper bench. 60+ tambura apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Tambura Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dhwani TanpuraDhwani TanpuraFree4.1★ (32)NoNoAug 2026
2iSruthi-Tampura Sruthi boxiSruthi-Tampura Sruthi boxFree4.0★ (267)YesYesAug 2026
3iTanpura LiteiTanpura LiteFree2.9★ (40)NoNoAug 2026
4Bandish - Music Riyaz AppBandish - Music Riyaz AppFree4.7★ (140)NoYesAug 2026
5Carnatic RagaCarnatic RagaFree4.8★ (484)NoNoAug 2026
6iMridangam Manjira TamburaiMridangam Manjira Tambura$19.992.8★ (12)NoYesAug 2026
7iTanpuraiTanpura$17.994.2★ (42)NoNoAug 2026
8Tanbur SimTanbur SimFreeYesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Tambura

Dhwani Tanpura#1

Dhwani Tanpura by Dream Tones Inc

Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.1(32 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a professional-quality digital Tanpura for practicing and performing Indian music. It offers accurate sound reproduction with customizable pitch, tempo, and tuning options to mimic a real instrument.

iSruthi-Tampura Sruthi box#2

iSruthi-Tampura Sruthi box by Mindlabs Systems

Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.0(267 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a digital tampura or tambura for Indian classical music. It features professionally recorded tones suitable for both Carnatic and Hindustani music, aiding beginners and professionals in their studies.

iTanpura Lite#3

iTanpura Lite by Prasad Upasani

The Original Pro Tanpura
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
2.9(40 ratings)
Free
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This app provides the meditative drone of a tanpura, a key instrument in Indian classical music. It offers two tanpuras and a Sur-Peti/Shruti box with adjustable tuning and stereo placement for a realistic sound experience.

More Tambura apps to explore

4
Bandish - Music Riyaz App
Bandish - Music Riyaz App
Bandish - Music Riyaz App
Tanpura and Tabla for Vocals
Free

This app provides authentic tabla, tanpura, and manjira sounds for Indian classical music practice. It offers customizable pitch, tempo, and volume, along with a vast library of taals and variations. Premium features include voice recording, exclusive taals, and advanced pitch tuning.

Studio-quality tabla, tanpura, and manjira soundsSeamless pitch, tempo, and volume adjustments75+ taals with 200+ variations
🎵 Music
(140)
freemium
5
Carnatic Raga
Carnatic Raga
Carnatic Raga
Search from over 950 ragas
Free

Discover and learn about over 950 ragas in Carnatic music, including fundamental and derived types. Search ragas by their notes or names, and view their ascending and descending scales. This app is essential for anyone passionate about Carnatic music.

Search ragas by swaras or nameView Arohanam and AvarohanamMelakarta raga information
📚 Education
(484)
free
6
iMridangam Manjira Tambura
iMridangam Manjira Tambura
iMridangam Manjira Tambura
Carnatic Classic Music Mastery
$19.99

This app provides realistic Mridangam, Manjira, and Tambura accompaniment for Carnatic and Indian Classical musicians. It offers extensive customization for rhythms, tempos, and instrument volumes, making it a comprehensive practice tool.

Plays Mridangam, Manjira, and Tambura together or separatelyCustomizable Taalam, Jaati, and Nadai combinationsAdjustable tempo from 16 to 416 BPM
🎵 Music
(12)
paid
7
iTanpura
iTanpura
iTanpura
The Original Pro Tanpura
$17.99

This app provides a realistic simulation of multiple Indian classical music instruments, including tanpuras, a Swar Mandal, and a Sur-Peti. It offers high-quality sampled sounds and tuning options for practice, performance, or meditation.

Two 5-string tanpuras with independent controls15-string Swar Mandal with auto-loopSur-Peti/Shruti Box
🎵 Music
(42)
paid
8
Tanbur Sim
Tanbur Sim
Tanbur Sim
Tanbur Simulator
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
9
Tanpura Sadhak
Tanpura Sadhak
Tanpura Sadhak
by Asterbyte Software Systems Private Limited
Free

This app provides a virtual tanpura for classical singers, offering adjustable tempo and fine-tuning capabilities. It supports background playback, allowing users to practice with a continuous audio loop.

Adjustable tempo (60-140bpm)Fine-tuning with pitch variationContinuous audio loop
🎵 Music
(6)
free
10
Shruti Box
Shruti Box
Shruti Box
by C.BARATAY
$0.99

This app simulates a traditional Indian musical instrument used to provide a continuous drone for vocalists and instrumentalists. It offers multiple sound flavors and allows tuning to both Indian harmonic and Western tempered scales, with automatic transposition capabilities.

Continuous drone soundMultiple sound flavorsIndian harmonic scale tuning
🎵 Music
(8)
free
11
The Tanpura
The Tanpura
The Tanpura
Tanpura & Swarmandal
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura
Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura
Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura
Sing with Real Tabla & Tanpura
Free

Practice, compose, or perform Indian classical music with realistic tabla, tanpura, manjeera, and swarmandal. Offers extensive taals, raags, and customizable instrument settings for singers, dancers, and composers.

60+ tabla taals18 tanpura patterns115+ swarmandal raags
🎵 Music
(597)
free with in-app purchases
13
iTablaPro Lite
iTablaPro Lite
iTablaPro Lite
The Pro Tanpura & Tabla Player
Free

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 soundsSupport for 47 taalsMetronome with common time signatures
🎵 Music
(38)
free
14
Female Tanpura
Female Tanpura
Female Tanpura
Tanpura, Swar Mandal & Shruti
$1.99
$4.99 | 60% OFF
🎵 Music
(0)
15
NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.
NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.
NaadSadhana | Music. Evolved.
AI Orchestra, Riyaaz & Record
Free

Practice and perform music with advanced AI tools. Features include guided workouts, a live orchestra with diverse instruments and ragas, and multi-track recording capabilities. Explore a vast library of instruments and customize your practice sessions.

Live Orchestra with 27 instruments404 Ragas, Ragams, Scales110 Taals/Rhythms
🎵 Music
(209)
free with in-app purchases
16
Karunattu
Karunattu
Karunattu
Carnatic music tutor
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
17
My Tanpura
My Tanpura
My Tanpura
Your Daily Riaz Companion
Free

This app offers a realistic, studio-quality Tanpura sound for practicing Indian classical music. It features customizable sound settings, unique practice modes, and visually appealing themes for an immersive experience.

Realistic, real-time synthesized Tanpura soundCustomizable Jawari, reverb, and balanceAntar Sadhana (meditation/swara test) mode
🎵 Music
(0)
free with in-app purchases
18
Media Cibubur
Media Cibubur
Media Cibubur
Everything Cibubur in One App
Free
📡 News
(0)
19
Tamworth AR Trails
Tamworth AR Trails
Tamworth AR Trails
by The PEEL Entertainment Group Ltd
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
20
Tanpura C#
Tanpura C#
Tanpura C#
Tanpura C Sharp & Tabla Sitar
$2.99
$4.99 | 40% OFF
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Tambura

What are the best tambura apps for iPhone?
Dhwani Tanpura tops our tambura apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 32 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top tambura apps we rank are free to download, including Dhwani Tanpura and iSruthi-Tampura Sruthi box.
Dhwani Tanpura has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 60+ tambura apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Dhwani Tanpura is used by musicians for practicing and performing Indian music. It provides a digital Tanpura sound, which is essential for many traditional Indian musical forms.
Yes, the pitch can be adjusted by scrolling left or right. For precise tuning, it can be manually adjusted to a 1 cent resolution.

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