# Rig Manager vs Handpaner

The clearest difference is price: Rig Manager at Free against Handpaner's $9.99. Rig Manager also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (42% vs 14%). Handpaner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Rig Manager is free to download; Handpaner costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rig Manager holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rig Manager has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Rig Manager's written reviews are positive against 14% of Handpaner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rig Manager | Handpaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rig-manager/id1532734914/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 166 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kemper Digital GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532734916) | [Robin BERGERE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606912682) |

## What reviewers say

### Rig Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rig-manager/id1532734914)

This app allows users to create and manage custom guitar amplifier performances and rigs. It offers a convenient way to edit existing content wirelessly via a Wi-Fi connection.

**Highlights:** Create custom performances, Build custom rigs, Edit existing content, Wi-Fi connection editing, User-friendly 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 Rig Manager free?

Rig Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handpaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rig Manager or Handpaner?

Rig Manager is rated higher. Rig Manager averages 3.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Handpaner averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rig Manager or Handpaner have ads?

Neither Rig Manager 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.*