# Otamatone Studio vs Handpan Rhythms

The clearest difference is rating: Handpan Rhythms at 4.5 against Otamatone Studio's 3.9. Handpan Rhythms also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 46%). Otamatone Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Otamatone Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Handpan Rhythms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Handpan Rhythms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otamatone Studio has 49 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Otamatone Studio's written reviews are positive against 75% of Handpan Rhythms's.

Otamatone Studio ships an update every 6 days, Handpan Rhythms every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Otamatone Studio | Handpan Rhythms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otamatone-studio/id1476073618/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-rhythms/id6453123336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CUBE Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471187641) | [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132) |

## What reviewers say

### Otamatone Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otamatone-studio/id1476073618)

This app allows you to connect your Otamatone Techno or Neo to your device to change its sound. Explore various instrument sounds, scales, and effects to enhance your musical performances. It also includes built-in rhythms for jamming and a virtual keyboard option.

**Highlights:** Change Otamatone sound with various instruments, Apply different scales for perfect pitch, Add effects like reverb and distortion, Jam along to built-in rhythms, Use a virtual keyboard for playing, Supports Otamatone neo and Techno models

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Features | $3.99 | one-time |


### Handpan Rhythms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-rhythms/id6453123336)

Create and hear your own Handpan rhythms with simple notation. Practice with a metronome and explore example rhythms. Play a virtual Handpan directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Compose custom Handpan rhythms, Hear rhythms with virtual Handpan, Practice with clap metronome, Explore example rhythms, Play virtual Handpan, Custom scale support (premium), Rhythm save/export/import (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Otamatone Studio free?

Otamatone Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Handpan Rhythms free?

Handpan Rhythms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Otamatone Studio or Handpan Rhythms?

Handpan Rhythms is rated higher. Otamatone Studio averages 3.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Handpan Rhythms averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Otamatone Studio or Handpan Rhythms have ads?

Handpan Rhythms shows ads; Otamatone Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Otamatone Studio or Handpan Rhythms?

Otamatone Studio ships an update every 6 days, and Handpan Rhythms every 4 months. Most recently, Otamatone Studio was updated on October 17, 2026 and Handpan Rhythms on October 7, 2026.

---

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