# OddTunes vs Handpan Sim

The clearest difference is price: Handpan Sim at Free against OddTunes's $0.99. Handpan Sim also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). OddTunes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Handpan Sim is free to download; OddTunes costs $0.99 up front. Handpan Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OddTunes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handpan Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of OddTunes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Handpan Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OddTunes | Handpan Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oddtuneshang/id309730872/reviews) | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-sim/id6740429440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **67.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avacata](https://appshunter.io/developer/309730875) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### OddTunes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oddtuneshang/id309730872)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Handpan Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-sim/id6740429440)

Explore the meditative sounds of the handpan with this simulator. It offers authentic tones, microtonal tuning, and adjustable effects for creative musical expression. Record and share your performances easily.

**Highlights:** Authentic handpan sounds, Microtonal tuning, Adjustable reverb and chorus effects, Dynamic key sensitivity, Multiple play modes, Built-in performance recorder, Screen recording capability

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OddTunes free?

OddTunes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handpan Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OddTunes or Handpan Sim?

Handpan Sim is rated higher. OddTunes averages 4.2 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Handpan Sim averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do OddTunes or Handpan Sim have ads?

Handpan Sim shows ads; OddTunes does not.

### Which is updated more often, OddTunes or Handpan Sim?

OddTunes ships an update every 4 months, and Handpan Sim every 4 months. Most recently, OddTunes was updated on October 16, 2026 and Handpan Sim on October 8, 2026.

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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.*