# Marimba, Vibraphone, Bells

> Play real marimba, vibraphone & glockenspiel bars: multi-touch, EQ, recorder.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benanapp.marimba](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benanapp.marimba)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.benanapp.marimba`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** benanapp
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 84,264
- **Rating:** 2.13 / 5 (302 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2014-10-11
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benanapp.marimba)
- **Website:** [https://benanapp.blogspot.com](https://benanapp.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://benanapp.blogspot.com/2021/01/privacy-and-security-policy.html](https://benanapp.blogspot.com/2021/01/privacy-and-security-policy.html)

## Description

Marimba is an engaging virtual musical instrument application designed especially for children and beginners. It serves as an educational tool that helps teach the basics of music through a fun and interactive experience. Featuring color-rich and realistic animation buttons, Marimba delivers high-quality studio sound with authentic marimba notes. The intuitive user interface supports multi-touch capabilities, encouraging creativity and musical composition on mobile devices such as phones and tablets.

Ideal for families and learners of all ages, Marimba combines entertainment with education, providing a festive musical environment. Its stunning animations and responsive keys make it easy and enjoyable to explore music concepts, making it an excellent choice for early music education and casual play.

## Rankings

- #239,009 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.benanapp.marimba.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users commonly criticize the app for not accurately simulating a wooden marimba. Many mention the metallic sound quality, incorrect and confusing key layout, and lack of accidentals. Sound delay and excessive ads add to the frustration. However, some casual users enjoy playing it despite these issues.

### Pros

- Some users find it amazing and enjoyable if they can play it.
- The app provides a marimba-like experience for some casual users.

### Cons

- The app's sound is metallic and resembles a glockenspiel or bell, not a wooden marimba.
- The layout and order of the keys are incorrect and confusing, not matching a real marimba or piano.
- There is a delay in sound which affects playability.
- The app contains too many ads.
- Lack of accidentals and unclear key labeling causes difficulty in use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benanapp.marimba)