# Handpan

> Realistic Hang instrument simulator with high-quality sounds and recording features. (iPhone/iPad app by Aliaksei Vatutsin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan/id1181177442 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aliaksei Vatutsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181177441)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2016-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan/id1181177442/reviews.md

## What is Handpan?

At the moment, Handpan is a best and closest sounding Hang instrument simulator.
Handpan is a simple and easy-to-use music application which will turn your smartphone into a real musical instrument! Handpan contains only high-quality sounds, has good graphics and neat design. The app is suitable for both a beginner musician and an experienced percussionist.

Features:
- 2 different types of the Handpan instrument
- High-quality sounds
- Playback without delays (low latency audio)
- Sound settings
- Possibility to record, save, and play saved tunes
- Animations
- Easy-to-use

## Key features

- Hang instrument simulation
- High-quality audio
- Low latency playback
- Sound customization
- Record and save tunes
- Intuitive interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan/id1181177442/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Malfunction Dont waste your money

*2026-01-16*

1) This app should be free. 
2) Audio recording files cant be opened by other audio apps  b/c the file cant be read. 
3) The second hand technique (chop) in the lower right corner wont toggle on and off like the other two.
4) Save your money or donate it to a noble cause. Dont buy this app.

### 1/5 — Too much latency

*2026-01-04*

This was promising but I was disappointed when I started using it. This latency makes this unusable.

### 5/5 — Sounds great to me!

*2025-07-13*

Superb graphics and sound. Using a 4th gen iPad Pro and no problems at all.

### 3/5 — Only 3 scales available

*2025-06-21, version 2.5*

It has only 3 scales available and does not have D-curd 9+1. Any plan to add more scales? I can’t really play anything with the super basic scales.

### 1/5 — I expected better for a purchase

*2024-04-22*

I used to have a really good app but I guess they don’t make it anymore. So I tried every appout there and then purchased this one. There are double tones and sometimes the tones are incorrect or they change and the tones themselves are terrible. Big fail.

### 4/5 — Нормально

*2023-09-09, version 2.3*

Респект за наличие призвуков, а не только основных нот) НО. Само качество звучания , звук Ханга - так себе( и нет функции реверба. Своих денег стоит.

### 5/5 — Plays most like real

*2022-06-30*

This handpan app also gives the different sounds the pan makes between the notes - more like a real handpan. It also allows three types of strikes, although you change those by touching an icon, not by how you actually hit the screen. This is my favorite virtual handpan, and it makes me want to get the real thing so much.

### 4/5 — Nice App but...

*2020-10-07, version 2.2*

Really nice App but it saves files in „.hnx“.
I cant find any tool to convert it into wav to use it with any other Tool.

### 3/5 — Promising: but latency terrible

*2020-08-23*

I’ve tried this on an iPad Pro and a recent iPhone, and it still takes several hundred milliseconds for it to respond to tapping a key making it unplayable. The hardware has been able to do this stuff instantly for many years so it’s just poor programming. I’d love to buy this again but for now I have refunded it because it’s unacceptable quality in this day and age.

**Developer response:** Could you please give details, which version of iOS and devices do you use? Such big latency is not acceptable if only you not using bluetooth headphones - it's hardware restrictions described in alert when you plug on such kind of headphones. Even GarageBand by Apple warn about latency issues if you are using bluetooth headphones. Thank you in advance!

### 1/5 — Latency!

*2019-09-11*

Warning— this app has severe latency issues.  Forget trying to play along to your favorite rhythm track or another percussionist.  You can’t.  The latency is SO BAD!  Waste of money!

## Frequently asked questions about Handpan

### What devices does Handpan support?

Handpan is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was last updated on April 25, 2024, with version 2.5.

### How much does Handpan cost?

Handpan is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What makes Handpan sound realistic?

The app features high-quality sounds and offers playback without delays (low latency audio) to provide a close-sounding Hang instrument experience.

### Can I record my music with Handpan?

Yes, Handpan allows you to record, save, and play back your saved tunes directly within the application.

### Is Handpan suitable for beginners?

Yes, Handpan is designed to be simple and easy-to-use, making it suitable for both beginner musicians and experienced percussionists.

### How often is Handpan updated?

The app was last updated on April 25, 2024, indicating ongoing development and support. The current version is 2.5.

### What is the age rating for Handpan?

Handpan has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users.

### Does Handpan offer different instrument types?

Yes, Handpan includes 2 different types of the Handpan instrument, offering some variety in sound.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2024-04-25

- Audio recordings are now sorted by name.
- Fixed text color for dark theme in audio recordings saving and renaming dialogs.
- Other improvements and fixes.

### 2.4 — 2023-09-26

Fixed blinking in ripple animation on iOS 17.

### 2.3 — 2022-09-25

- Bug fixes and small improvements

### 2.2 — 2020-05-28

- Fixed play latency issues on iPhone X and above when using device speakers.
- Fixed a crash when trying to start a quick and complex soundtrack immediately after launching the application.
- Removed white strip at the bottom of the screen on iPhone X and above.
- Other improvements.

### 2.1 — 2019-09-16

- Increased productivity & fixed bugs.
- Updated the visual touch effect.

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