Penyacah vs Simple Handpan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Penyacah
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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
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.
- Multiple handpan sound sets
- Built-in songs with MIDI playback
- Falling-note visual guide
- Adjustable playback speed
- Rhythm accompaniment
- Melody recording and management
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
| Parameter | Penyacah | Simple Handpan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | emacsian Company Limited | Mustafa Demir |
In-app purchases
Penyacah
No in-app purchases
Simple Handpan
- Get Premium$5.99









