Best Tanpura Apps

187+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 187+ tanpura apps on iOS, 13 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Tanpura Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dhwani TanpuraDhwani TanpuraFree4.1★ (32)NoNoSep 2026
2iTanpura LiteiTanpura LiteFree2.9★ (40)NoNoAug 2026
3Bandish - Music Riyaz AppBandish - Music Riyaz AppFree4.7★ (140)NoYesSep 2026
4Rhythm with Tabla & TanpuraRhythm with Tabla & TanpuraFree4.6★ (597)NoYesSep 2026
5Tanpura SadhakTanpura SadhakFree3.3★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
6iSruthi-Tampura Sruthi boxiSruthi-Tampura Sruthi boxFree4.0★ (267)YesYesSep 2026
7iTablaPro LiteiTablaPro LiteFree2.6★ (38)NoNoAug 2026
8TanpuraTanpura$1.99 was $4.991.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Tanpura

iTanpura Lite#2

iTanpura Lite by Prasad Upasani

The Original Pro Tanpura
Strong Contender
🎵 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.

Bandish - Music Riyaz App#3

Bandish - Music Riyaz App by Metapod LLC

Tanpura and Tabla for Vocals
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7(140 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Tanpura

What are the best tanpura apps for iPhone?
Dhwani Tanpura tops our tanpura apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 32 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 13 of the top tanpura apps we rank are free to download, including Dhwani Tanpura and iTanpura Lite.
Dhwani Tanpura has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 187+ tanpura apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.