Giying vs PanSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Giying
Experience the authentic sounds of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar on your iPhone or iPad. This app replicates the Ugal instrument, offering a realistic playing experience with high-quality audio and detailed visuals. Explore cipher notations and enjoy uninterrupted music creation.
- Authentic sound bank
- Realistic playing experience
- Low-latency audio playback
- Zoomable instrument views
- Customizable cipher notations
- Ad-free experience
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World's first iPhone/iPad implementation of the main instruments of a Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar! The Giying, also called Ugal, is a 10-key instrument of the gangsa metallophones in the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar. It is usually used for playing an elaborated version of the main melody. ** Note that the instrument produces very low-pitched sounds and require a high-quality sound system for best sound reproduction. The use of a high-quality headphone or external amplifier with good bass response is recommended. ** * 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
PanSphere
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Play a digital handpan anywhere—no setup or music theory required. PanSphere is a musical instrument first. Touch the center and surrounding tone fields to hear responsive notes immediately. Its tuned layouts make it easy to improvise and stay in the flow. PLAY WITH FEELING • Responsive multi-touch performance surface • Touch-sensitive dynamics and haptic feedback • Nine tuned scales with clear center and outer notes • Quick scale and ambience controls that keep you close to the instrument SHAPE YOUR SPACE Add rain, wind, or thunder around your playing, or choose Silence when you want only the instrument. Wind Down and Unwind provide calmer starting points without turning PanSphere into passive audio. FREE AND PRO The free experience includes four complete scales and four ambience presets. PanSphere Pro adds five scales and the full ambience mixer with one optional lifetime purchase. Apple's current localized price is shown before purchase. Pay once—there is no subscription or auto-renewal. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • No advertising or third-party tracking SDKs • Practice history and preferences stay on your device • No automatic CloudKit or iCloud sync • Core playing works offline PanSphere is intended for music, creativity, and relaxation. It is not a medical or therapeutic service. Support: https://pansphere.borealbit.com/support Privacy: https://pansphere.borealbit.com/privacy Terms: https://pansphere.borealbit.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PanSphere at Free against Giying's $5.99. Giying's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
PanSphere is free to download; Giying costs $5.99 up front. PanSphere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Giying asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Giying | PanSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | emacsian Company Limited | Borealbit Technology Limited |
In-app purchases
Giying
No in-app purchases
PanSphere
- PanSphere Pro LifetimeFree









