Comparison

Penyacah vs Simple Handpan

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

Head to head
About

Penyacah

Features
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! The Penyacah is a seven-key metallophone in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar that is one octave higher than the jublag, and supports the main melody played by the giying. * Authentic sound bank sampled directly from real instruments * User interaction designed to replicate true playing experience * Playing sound can be stopped --- essential for Gamelan! * High-quality photos showcasing real instruments * Optimized for ultra-low latency audio playback * Zoomable views for detailed instrument exploration * Customizable display of cipher notations to suit your preferences * Completely ad-free for uninterrupted enjoyment

About

Simple Handpan

Experience the calming sounds of a handpan on your mobile device. This app offers multiple sound sets, built-in songs with MIDI playback, rhythmic accompaniment, and a recording library for creative musical exploration and relaxation.

Highlights
  • Multiple handpan sound sets
  • Built-in songs with MIDI playback
  • Falling-note visual guide
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Rhythm accompaniment
  • Melody recording and management
Features
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Bring the soothing and atmospheric sound of the handpan to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Handpan is a modern handpan simulator built for relaxation, creativity, and musical exploration — featuring multiple handpan sound sets, songs, rhythms, MIDI playback, and a simple recording library. MULTIPLE HANDPAN SOUNDS Play with quality of handpan sound set which designed to create a unique tonal atmosphere. SONGS + MIDI PRACTICE Practice with built-in songs, follow MIDI playback using a falling-note style visual guide, and adjust playback speed to match your learning pace. RHYTHMS & FLOW Add gentle rhythm accompaniment to enhance timing and create a natural musical flow. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your handpan melodies, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If you’re looking for a portable handpan app for relaxation, meditation, or creative music making, Simple Handpan helps you find calm and inspiration wherever you are.

Screenshots

Penyacah4 screens
Simple Handpan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Handpan at Free against Penyacah's $3.99. Simple Handpan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Penyacah's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Simple Handpan is free to download; Penyacah costs $3.99 up front. Simple Handpan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Penyacah asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Penyacah versus Simple Handpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenyacahSimple Handpan
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeremacsian Company LimitedMustafa Demir

In-app purchases

None

Penyacah

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Handpan

One-time1
  • Get Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Penyacah free?
Penyacah costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Handpan free?
Simple Handpan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Penyacah or Simple Handpan have ads?
Simple Handpan shows ads; Penyacah does not.

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