# Handpaner vs Handpan Rhythms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handpan Rhythms at 75% against Handpaner's 14%. Handpan Rhythms also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.0). Handpaner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Handpan Rhythms is free to download; Handpaner costs $9.99 up front. Handpan Rhythms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Handpaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handpan Rhythms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Handpaner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Handpan Rhythms's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handpaner | Handpan Rhythms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpaner-virtual-handpan/id1606912680/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-rhythms/id6453123336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robin BERGERE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606912682) | [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Handpaner free?

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

### Is Handpan Rhythms free?

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

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

Handpan Rhythms is rated higher. Handpaner averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Handpan Rhythms averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Handpaner or Handpan Rhythms have ads?

Handpan Rhythms shows ads; Handpaner does not.

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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.*