# ShimmerVerb vs Handpaner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShimmerVerb at 78% against Handpaner's 14%. ShimmerVerb also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). Handpaner's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $14.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ShimmerVerb costs $14.99 and Handpaner $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShimmerVerb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShimmerVerb has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of ShimmerVerb's written reviews are positive against 14% of Handpaner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShimmerVerb | Handpaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimmerverb/id1463786346/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eventide](https://appshunter.io/developer/546518026) | [Robin BERGERE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606912682) |

## What reviewers say

### ShimmerVerb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shimmerverb/id1463786346)

This app creates massive, lustrous reverbs with parallel pitch shifters for ethereal, shimmering soundscapes. It offers advanced feedback control and performance-oriented features like a "Ribbon" macro and "HotSwitch" for dynamic sound shaping.

**Highlights:** Massive lustrous reverb with parallel pitch shifters, Infinitely feedbackable signal for cascading reverbs, Adjustable feedback frequencies via cross-over network, Playable "Ribbon" performance macro, Instant parameter switching with "HotSwitch", "Freeze" button for smeared textures, AUv3 plugin and standalone app

**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 ShimmerVerb free?

ShimmerVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handpaner free?

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

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

ShimmerVerb is rated higher. ShimmerVerb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Handpaner averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ShimmerVerb or Handpaner have ads?

Neither ShimmerVerb 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.*