# Handpan vs Handpaner

The clearest difference is rating: Handpan at 3.8 against Handpaner's 2.0. Handpan also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (35% vs 14%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Handpan costs $2.99 and Handpaner $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Handpan holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handpan has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Handpan's written reviews are positive against 14% of Handpaner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handpan | Handpaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan/id1181177442/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **35.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksei Vatutsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181177441) | [Robin BERGERE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606912682) |

## What reviewers say

### Handpan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan/id1181177442)

This music application transforms your smartphone into a realistic Hang instrument simulator. It offers high-quality sounds, intuitive design, and is suitable for musicians of all levels. Record, save, and play your own tunes with ease.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Handpaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680)

Create your own virtual handpan by customizing each note. Discover scales, chords, and learn to play songs on your unique instrument.

**Highlights:** Customizable virtual handpan, Discover scales and chords, Learn to play songs, Create unique handpan models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handpan free?

Handpan costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handpaner free?

Handpaner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Handpan or Handpaner?

Handpan is rated higher. Handpan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Handpaner averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Handpan or Handpaner have ads?

Neither Handpan nor Handpaner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*