# TideTone: Handpan Sheet Music — Play, Write & Learn Handpan

> Digital handpan music creation, notation, and practice tool with realistic sounds and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by 明秋 何.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidetone-handpan-sheet-music/id6758459493 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [明秋 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867259900)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidetone-handpan-sheet-music/id6758459493/reviews.md

## What is TideTone?

TideTone is the ultimate digital music creation, notation, and practice tool designed specifically for Handpan lovers, beginners, and teachers. Whether you want to capture fleeting inspirations, write professional exercises, or practice daily, TideTone provides highly realistic sounds and powerful, intuitive notation editing tools.

We focus deeply on the most popular handpan scales globally—including D Kurd 10 and E Amara 20—delivering an ethereal, authentic playing experience anywhere, anytime.

【Key Features】

1. Authentic Sound & Playing Techniques
• Built-in high-quality handpan samples (featuring D Kurd 10, E Amara 20, etc.) capturing warm, resonant acoustics.
• Supports 8 professional techniques (including Slaps, Ghost notes, Knuckles, Edge metal hits, etc.) to bring rich dynamics and human expression to your performance.

2. Smart Multi-Mode Notation System
• Seamlessly switch between three notation views to suit your reading habits:
  - Number Notation: Directly maps to the physical layout of the handpan—perfect for beginners.
  - Simplified Notation: Ideal for users accustomed to numbered musical notation.
  - Note Name Notation: Classic letter-based note names (A, B, C, D...) for Western notation readers.
• Integrated Bar Manager to easily edit and organize your musical structure.

3. Easy Cloud Sync & 6-Digit Share Codes
• 6-Digit Share Code: Generate a simple 6-digit code for your composition. Anyone can input this code to import your sheet music instantly.
• Pack Sharing: Group multiple sheets into a pack and share them together. Perfect for teachers assigning homework to students.

4. AI Creative Fill (Pro Feature)
• Running out of inspiration? Let the AI assist you in filling in melodies and expanding musical ideas.

5. Professional PDF Export
• Export your sheet music to high-quality PDF files for offline printing, physical practice, or class distribution.

【TideTone Pro Features】
TideTone is free to try. Unlock TideTone Pro via flexible subscriptions (Monthly/Yearly) or a Lifetime Purchase to get:
• Unlimited sheet music storage and secure cloud sync.
• Access to all premium authentic handpan sound libraries (including D Kurd 10 and E Amara 20).
• AI Creative Fill assistance.
• Creation and sharing of Multi-Sheet Packs.
• High-quality PDF exports.

Let TideTone capture every vibration of your fingertips. Start your handpan meditation and composing journey today!
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Realistic handpan sounds
- Multiple notation views (Number, Simplified, Note Name)
- Cloud sync and 6-digit share codes
- AI creative melody assistance
- Professional PDF export
- Support for 8 playing techniques

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidetone-handpan-sheet-music/id6758459493/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 最好的手碟app

*2026-06-08*

超爱的e amara终于上线了！应该是市面上仅有的支持e amara的app了，手碟资源这么少的环境下，TideTone应该是自学手碟最好的选择了

### 5/5 — 四舍五入我也拥有手碟了😍

*2026-05-16*

声音好治愈，推荐带上耳机玩

### 5/5 — 很适合新手使用

*2026-05-13*

有谱子跟着指示弹就行 好玩

## Frequently asked questions about TideTone

### What is TideTone?

TideTone is a digital music creation, notation, and practice tool specifically designed for handpan players. It offers realistic sounds, intuitive notation editing, and features for sharing and practicing compositions.

### What handpan scales does TideTone support?

TideTone focuses on popular global handpan scales, including D Kurd 10 and E Amara 20, providing an authentic playing experience.

### What are the different notation systems in TideTone?

TideTone offers three notation views: Number Notation for beginners, Simplified Notation for users familiar with numbered musical notation, and Note Name Notation for classic Western music readers.

### How can I share my compositions with TideTone?

You can share your sheet music using a simple 6-digit share code or by grouping multiple sheets into a pack for easier distribution, especially useful for teachers.

### What are the benefits of TideTone Pro?

TideTone Pro unlocks unlimited sheet music storage, cloud sync, access to all premium sound libraries, AI creative fill, multi-sheet pack creation, and high-quality PDF exports.

### Does TideTone have ads?

No, TideTone does not contain advertisements. The app is free to try, with optional Pro features available through subscriptions or a lifetime purchase.

### On which devices can I use TideTone?

TideTone is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicated by its age rating of 4+ and support for these Apple devices.

### How often is TideTone updated?

The latest version of TideTone is 1.2.1, and the app was last updated on June 22, 2026, suggesting a relatively active development cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-22

Audio-Visual Sync: Fixed the latency issue between the score progress, virtual handpan lights, and audio playback.
Real Sample Calibration: Automatically trimmed leading silence from recorded audio files for perfect alignment with the metronome.
Responsive Audition: Optimized single-bar preview latency in the arrangement sheet for instant playback.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-19

【Version 1.2.0: AI Melodic Co-creation & Pre-Rendering Engine Evolved!】

TideTone brings a major upgrade to make your handpan creation and practice experience smoother and more artistic:

1.AI Melodic Co-creation: Collaborate with AI to refine melodies, create transitions, or fill empty bars. (Free users: 3 generations/mo; Pro members: 100 generations/mo).
2.Pre-Rendering Audio Engine: Hardware-accelerated mixing eliminates playback latency, offering microsecond-precise playhead alignment and seamless loop practicing.
3.Smart Clipboard Import: Copy a share code and launch TideTone to import tabs instantly.
4.D Kurd 10 Notation Fixed: Corrected simplified notation for A3 and Bb3 by removing incorrect lower dots.
5.UI & Teleprompter Polish: Redesigned toolbars and grids to maximize screen space on iPhone and iPad, resolving multi-column scrolling bugs.
6.Interactive User Manual: Added context help popovers and a comprehensive user guide.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-06-11

What's New (Version Update Log)
Fixed E Amara 20 Pitch Issue: Resolved the issue where the F#3 note under the E Amara 20 scale was incorrectly played as E3. Experience pure, authentic, and harmonious handpan resonance.
Audio Engine Optimizations: Optimized dynamic resampling and audio cache loading to ensure ultra-low latency and a smoother tapping experience.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-10

【What's New】

Improved Apple Sign In Experience: Added clear error feedback and status indicators to avoid silent login failures.
New Troubleshooting Guide: Added helpful tips for iPad users to quickly resolve Apple ID login issues related to system settings.
General Bug Fixes: Minor bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-08

【New Features】
1. E Amara 20 Scale Added: In addition to the popular D Kurd 10, we have introduced the beautiful E Amara 20 handpan scale, offering more musical options for your playing and composing!
2. Comprehensive Localization: Added full support for German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Portuguese to deliver a smoother experience for international players.

【Optimizations & Fixes】
1. Streamlined Sheet Sharing: Optimized the cloud import mechanism. You can now instantly share or import individual sheet music or packs using a fast 6-digit share code.
2. Enhanced Sound Realism: Improved the response and playback logic for our 8 special playing techniques, making your fingertips' touch feel more organic and expressive.
3. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

## Related topics

[handpan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/handpan)

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