Comparison

Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian vs DrumFlow

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

Head to head
About

Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian

Easily tune your standard DAA ionian dulcimer with this simple application. It guides you through the tuning process by playing reference notes, making it ideal for beginners. Achieve a better sound and improve your finger placement with regular tuning.

Highlights
  • Standard DAA Ionian tuning
  • Reference note playback
  • Step-by-step tuning guide
  • Helps with finger placement
  • Ideal for beginners
Features
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Simple dulcimer tuner to tune up your dulcimer. This is for the standard DAA dulcimer ionian tuning. Tuning your dulcimer can be a difficult task for you if you are just beginning dulcimer. The good news is, the more you do it, the easier it becomes. A nicely tuned dulcimer can make your music sound a lot better and help you greatly while you're are just getting the hang of finger placement for notes. Touch the note for the string you want to tune and then turn the tuning pegs on your dulcimer and match it up with the note that is being played. Tip: Make several passes tuning each of the strings. For example you might have noticed that if you have tuned all the strings once, and then back to the first one you tuned, it might be off a little bit. This is because you are increasing or decreasing the tension on each of the strings as you tune it and the instrument's body might bend ever so slightly due to this difference in tension. This causes the other strings to slightly change in pitch. So make sure you keep on checking and tuning the strings until all are in tune, so make several passes. Any questions using the App? Write support@tuneinstrument.com and we we'll get back to you promptly. Or visit our forum at www.tuneinstrument.com . If you need to tune other instruments just simply have a look into our other applications: Cello Tuner Simple, Violin Tuner Simple, Banjo Tuner Simple, Mandolin Tuner Simple, Double Bass Tuner Simple, 12-String Guitar Tuner Simple, Viola Tuner Simple, Guitar Tuner Simple, Ukulele Tuner Simple, Bass Tuner Simple, Dobro Tuner Simple, Balalaika Tuner Simple. Or visit us at: www.tuneinstrument.com .

About

DrumFlow

This app serves as a practice companion for handpan and steel tongue drum players. It allows users to create virtual versions of their instruments, generate and learn new musical patterns, and build a personal library of saved rhythms. It also includes a virtual drum simulator for practice anywhere.

Highlights
  • Virtual instrument matching
  • Customizable pattern generation
  • Visual note display
  • Pattern library with iCloud sync
  • Virtual drum simulator
  • Built-in metronome
  • Multiple popular scales
Features
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Your practice companion for handpan and steel tongue drum. Discover patterns, build your library, and play along on your real instrument—or practice anywhere with built-in virtual drums. MATCH YOUR REAL DRUM • Create a virtual version of your physical instrument • Set your exact scale and custom tunings • Add a photo of your drum for perfect visual match • Practice patterns that work with your actual instrument LEARN NEW PATTERNS • Generate musical patterns instantly • Visual display works like handpan tabs—see exactly which notes to play • Adjust complexity, accents, and breaks • Find rhythms that inspire you • Play along on your physical drum BUILD YOUR LIBRARY • Save patterns you want to revisit • Organize with tags and collections • iCloud sync across all your devices • Your collection grows with your journey PLAY ANYTIME • Virtual handpan and tongue drum simulator with realistic sounds • Responsive touch controls • Multiple scales and layouts • Practice anywhere, even without your physical instrument STAY IN RHYTHM • Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo • Loop patterns for focused practice • Visual display shows the current beat • Perfect for meditation or creative sessions Whether you own a handpan, tongue drum, or want to explore these beautiful instruments—DrumFlow helps you play more, learn faster, and enjoy every session. Go with the flow. --- PATTERN GENERATOR THAT MAKES SENSE DrumFlow doesn't generate random noise. The pattern generator creates musical phrases using motif-based composition—short melodic ideas that repeat and vary naturally. The result: patterns that actually sound good and are satisfying to play. Customize your patterns with: • Length: 4, 8, 16, or 32 beats • Complexity: control how many notes per bar • Breaks: add breathing room with rests • Accents: emphasize certain beats for groove Every generated pattern is unique, but always musical. SCALES FOR EVERY INSTRUMENT DrumFlow includes the most popular handpan and tongue drum scales: • Kurd (incl. D Minor) – the most common handpan scale • Celtic / Amara – bright and uplifting • Integral – versatile and expressive • Hijaz – Middle Eastern flavor • Pentatonic Major & Minor – universally pleasing • And many more Set your drum's root note and scale, or create fully custom tunings to match your exact instrument. MADE FOR REAL PLAYERS Whether you're warming up before a session, learning a new rhythm, or exploring ideas for composition—DrumFlow fits naturally into your practice routine. • Warm up: Loop a simple pattern while you find your flow • Learn: Slow down the tempo to master tricky rhythms • Compose: Save patterns as starting points for your own creations • Relax: Let patterns play while you meditate or unwind EXPLORE WITHOUT OWNING Don't have a handpan yet? Use DrumFlow as your virtual handpan to explore different scales and sounds before investing in an instrument. Discover what resonates with you—then make an informed choice when you're ready to buy. PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS Never played a handpan or tongue drum before? No problem. DrumFlow requires zero musical experience. The intuitive pad layout makes sense immediately—just tap and listen. Start with simple patterns and gradually explore more complex rhythms as you grow. MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION The meditative tones of handpan and tongue drums are renowned for relaxation and stress relief. Use DrumFlow for: • Yoga and stretching sessions • Meditation and breathwork • Sound healing practice • Unwinding after a long day Let the patterns guide you into a calm, focused state. WORKS OFFLINE Your patterns and drums are stored locally on your device. Practice anywhere—no internet connection required. When you're back online, iCloud keeps everything in sync across your iPhone and iPad. DESIGNED WITH CARE DrumFlow is built by a musician, for musicians. Clean interface. No clutter. No distractions. Just you and your drum.

Screenshots

Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian4 screens
DrumFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrumFlow at 100% against Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian's 50%. DrumFlow also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.0). Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.5). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DrumFlow is free to download; Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian costs $0.99 up front. DrumFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrumFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian's written reviews are positive against 100% of DrumFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian ships an update every 69 months, DrumFlow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian versus DrumFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDulcimer Tuner Simple IonianDrumFlow
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel NikitenkoNils Blum-Oeste

Customer experience

Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

DrumFlow

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DrumFlow

One-time1
  • DrumFlow Plus$8.99

Questions

Is Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian free?
Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrumFlow free?
DrumFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian or DrumFlow?
DrumFlow is rated higher. Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DrumFlow averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian or DrumFlow have ads?
Neither Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian nor DrumFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian or DrumFlow?
Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian ships an update every 69 months, and DrumFlow every 3 months. Most recently, Dulcimer Tuner Simple Ionian was updated on October 23, 2026 and DrumFlow on October 22, 2026.

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