Comparison

KalimbaAndHandpan vs DrumFlow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KalimbaAndHandpan

Explore the soothing sounds of ethnic instruments like the Kalimba and Handpan. This app offers a simple, relaxing experience with hand-drawn graphics, allowing you to play two types of Kalimba and one Handpan.

Highlights
  • Play Kalimba
  • Play Handpan
  • Relaxing sounds
  • Hand-drawn graphics
  • Multiple Kalimba types
Features
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Play the relaxation instrument Kalimba and Hardpan to soothes your heart for free. The Kalimba is an ethnic instrument born in Africa with a wooden body and metal keys. Hardpan is a primitive instrument born in Switzerland that looks like an upside down frypan. They are both very unique instruments. Beat them when you are tired. You will feel the relaxational warmth from the distinctive resonate sound tickling your senses. Don’t think too difficultly but simply enjoy. A hand drawn graphic app giving it a new but retro aspect. 2 types of Kalimba, 17 keys and 8 key type. 1 type fo Handpan

About

DrumFlow

This app serves as a practice companion for handpan and steel tongue drum players. It allows users to create virtual versions of their instruments, generate and learn new musical patterns, and build a personal library of saved rhythms. It also includes a virtual drum simulator for practice anywhere.

Highlights
  • Virtual instrument matching
  • Customizable pattern generation
  • Visual note display
  • Pattern library with iCloud sync
  • Virtual drum simulator
  • Built-in metronome
  • Multiple popular scales
Features
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Your practice companion for handpan and steel tongue drum. Discover patterns, build your library, and play along on your real instrument—or practice anywhere with built-in virtual drums. MATCH YOUR REAL DRUM • Create a virtual version of your physical instrument • Set your exact scale and custom tunings • Add a photo of your drum for perfect visual match • Practice patterns that work with your actual instrument LEARN NEW PATTERNS • Generate musical patterns instantly • Visual display works like handpan tabs—see exactly which notes to play • Adjust complexity, accents, and breaks • Find rhythms that inspire you • Play along on your physical drum BUILD YOUR LIBRARY • Save patterns you want to revisit • Organize with tags and collections • iCloud sync across all your devices • Your collection grows with your journey PLAY ANYTIME • Virtual handpan and tongue drum simulator with realistic sounds • Responsive touch controls • Multiple scales and layouts • Practice anywhere, even without your physical instrument STAY IN RHYTHM • Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo • Loop patterns for focused practice • Visual display shows the current beat • Perfect for meditation or creative sessions Whether you own a handpan, tongue drum, or want to explore these beautiful instruments—DrumFlow helps you play more, learn faster, and enjoy every session. Go with the flow. --- PATTERN GENERATOR THAT MAKES SENSE DrumFlow doesn't generate random noise. The pattern generator creates musical phrases using motif-based composition—short melodic ideas that repeat and vary naturally. The result: patterns that actually sound good and are satisfying to play. Customize your patterns with: • Length: 4, 8, 16, or 32 beats • Complexity: control how many notes per bar • Breaks: add breathing room with rests • Accents: emphasize certain beats for groove Every generated pattern is unique, but always musical. SCALES FOR EVERY INSTRUMENT DrumFlow includes the most popular handpan and tongue drum scales: • Kurd (incl. D Minor) – the most common handpan scale • Celtic / Amara – bright and uplifting • Integral – versatile and expressive • Hijaz – Middle Eastern flavor • Pentatonic Major & Minor – universally pleasing • And many more Set your drum's root note and scale, or create fully custom tunings to match your exact instrument. MADE FOR REAL PLAYERS Whether you're warming up before a session, learning a new rhythm, or exploring ideas for composition—DrumFlow fits naturally into your practice routine. • Warm up: Loop a simple pattern while you find your flow • Learn: Slow down the tempo to master tricky rhythms • Compose: Save patterns as starting points for your own creations • Relax: Let patterns play while you meditate or unwind EXPLORE WITHOUT OWNING Don't have a handpan yet? Use DrumFlow as your virtual handpan to explore different scales and sounds before investing in an instrument. Discover what resonates with you—then make an informed choice when you're ready to buy. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS Never played a handpan or tongue drum before? No problem. DrumFlow requires zero musical experience. The intuitive pad layout makes sense immediately—just tap and listen. Start with simple patterns and gradually explore more complex rhythms as you grow. MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION The meditative tones of handpan and tongue drums are renowned for relaxation and stress relief. Use DrumFlow for: • Yoga and stretching sessions • Meditation and breathwork • Sound healing practice • Unwinding after a long day Let the patterns guide you into a calm, focused state. WORKS OFFLINE Your patterns and drums are stored locally on your device. Practice anywhere—no internet connection required. When you're back online, iCloud keeps everything in sync across your iPhone and iPad. DESIGNED WITH CARE DrumFlow is built by a musician, for musicians. Clean interface. No clutter. No distractions. Just you and your drum.

Screenshots

KalimbaAndHandpan3 screens
DrumFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrumFlow at 100% against KalimbaAndHandpan's 0%. DrumFlow also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0). KalimbaAndHandpan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DrumFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KalimbaAndHandpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrumFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KalimbaAndHandpan's written reviews are positive against 100% of DrumFlow's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KalimbaAndHandpan versus DrumFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalimbaAndHandpanDrumFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFantamstickNils Blum-Oeste

Customer experience

KalimbaAndHandpan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DrumFlow

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KalimbaAndHandpan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumFlow

One-time1
  • DrumFlow Plus$8.99

Questions

Is KalimbaAndHandpan free?
KalimbaAndHandpan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrumFlow free?
DrumFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KalimbaAndHandpan or DrumFlow?
DrumFlow is rated higher. KalimbaAndHandpan averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DrumFlow averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do KalimbaAndHandpan or DrumFlow have ads?
Neither KalimbaAndHandpan nor DrumFlow shows ads.

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