OddTunes vs Bodhrán Drum Loops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Authentic steel instrument sounds
- Loop recording and playback
- 45 tunings including microtonal
- Audiobus 2 support
- D3 central note with A3-A4 tone loop
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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!
Bodhrán Drum Loops
This app provides authentic bodhrán drum loops for musicians. Easily control tempo with a slider and integrate with other music software. Access tutorial videos for guidance.
- Intuitive bodhrán drum looper
- Adjustable tempo slider
- Stop button functionality
- Tutorial video access
- Audiobus and Ableton Link integration
- Demo button for raw sound files
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Ancient beats on modern technology. Single Serving Bodhran drum looper Designed to be intuitive but if you need instructions 1) Press any large button to play the bodhrán drum loop. 2) Move the slider toward the bunny to make the beat go faster 2 /b/ Move the slider toward the turtle the beat goes slower. 3) The Stop button stops the loop. 4)The web button takes you to a tutorial video Connect with Audiobus and Ableton Link for limitless music-making Demo button for tutorial and raw Bodhran sound files. Recorded in Odd time signatures BPM is rounded
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OddTunes at 4.3 against Bodhrán Drum Loops's 3.7. OddTunes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 33 months). Bodhrán Drum Loops's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support 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
OddTunes costs $0.99 and Bodhrán Drum Loops $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OddTunes holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of OddTunes's written reviews are positive against 45% of Bodhrán Drum Loops's.
OddTunes ships an update every 4 months, Bodhrán Drum Loops every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OddTunes | Bodhrán Drum Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (39 ratings) — better | 3.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews — better | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avacata | Abu Studio Inc |
Customer experience
OddTunes
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In-app purchases
OddTunes
No in-app purchases
Bodhrán Drum Loops
No in-app purchases
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