Comparison

OddTunes vs Handpan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OddTunes

Experience the authentic sound of a steel percussion instrument on your device. Play along with recorded loops, explore numerous tunings, and create your own musical compositions. Perfect for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Authentic steel instrument sounds
  • Loop recording and playback
  • 45 tunings including microtonal
  • Audiobus 2 support
  • D3 central note with A3-A4 tone loop
Features
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Been saving up for that Hang, but don't have quite enough yet? You can get busy on our version of the infamous steel instrument. Start it up, bang away, even record your own loop to play along with. So authentic, your friends will think yours has already arrived. Fill them in on the secret, and they too can download and record their own creations. Do I hear a "Hang out"??? Features include: * Audiobus 2 support including state saving * 45 tunings including microtonal tunings * Sounds sampled from actual instrument * Loop recording and playback Little bit of information about the Hang ... The Hang is a steel percussion instrument that is typically played using the hands and fingers while it rests in the musician's lap. It was developed in Switzerland in 2000 by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer. There are currently 5 generation models. Ours is a first generation Hang that defaults to the Aeolian tuning with a D3 central note and a A3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 tone loop. The eight notes are arranged in a 'Tone Circle' that zig-zag from low to high and are harmonically tuned around the low 'Ding' note in the center. Select from 45 tunings including microtonal tunings. These various tunings can be mixed into loops that are being constructed. Many thanks and kudos to Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer for creating such a unique, elegant, and fun instrument. For more information about the origin of the Hang, to hear some sound samples, or just to see someone kickin' it, visit one of the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_(instrument) http://www.hangdrum.info The loop recording in all of the OddTunes apps is roughly modelled after the Gibson / Oberheim Echoplex Digital Pro. While there are only a few buttons, there is much more functionality there than meets the eye. For more information on the operation of the looper, please visit our Web site at the following address: http://www.avacata.com/iphone/oddtunes/hang/ OddTunes:Hang is one of the many fine instruments coming your way from the Avacata iPhone development team. Stay tuned for new upcoming OddTunes releases and additions to the loop recording capabilities. From one musician to another ... it's Hang time. Ding, Ding, Ding. ======================== Coming soon: - Save your loops. Share your loops. Amaze your friends. - New tuning packs (we've kept track of all of your requests and have a few of our own) - MIDI support (in and out) ======================== Also, check out Avacata's game: Bishook. On the app store now!

About

Handpan

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
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At the moment, Handpan is a best and closest sounding Hang instrument simulator. Handpan is a simple and easy-to-use music application which will turn your smartphone into a real musical instrument! Handpan contains only high-quality sounds, has good graphics and neat design. The app is suitable for both a beginner musician and an experienced percussionist. Features: - 2 different types of the Handpan instrument - High-quality sounds - Playback without delays (low latency audio) - Sound settings - Possibility to record, save, and play saved tunes - Animations - Easy-to-use

Screenshots

OddTunes4 screens
Handpan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OddTunes at 67% against Handpan's 35%. OddTunes also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OddTunes costs $0.99 and Handpan $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OddTunes holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of OddTunes's written reviews are positive against 35% of Handpan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OddTunes ships an update every 4 months, Handpan every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OddTunes versus Handpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOddTunesHandpan
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (38 ratings) — better3.8 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvacataAliaksei Vatutsin

Customer experience

OddTunes

All ratings38 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative26.0%

Handpan

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

OddTunes

No in-app purchases

None

Handpan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OddTunes free?
OddTunes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handpan free?
Handpan costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OddTunes or Handpan?
OddTunes is rated higher. OddTunes averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Handpan averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.
Do OddTunes or Handpan have ads?
Neither OddTunes nor Handpan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OddTunes or Handpan?
OddTunes ships an update every 4 months, and Handpan every 8 months. Most recently, OddTunes was updated on October 20, 2026 and Handpan on October 16, 2026.

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