# i vs Hand Drums

The clearest difference is rating: i at 4.5 against Hand Drums's 4.0. i also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hand Drums's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. i sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hand Drums sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

i holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hand Drums has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of i's written reviews are positive against 17% of Hand Drums's.

i ships an update every 7 months, Hand Drums every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Hand Drums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-xylophone-fun-hd/id448165357/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-drums/id476913839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Benedettini](https://appshunter.io/developer/391507086) | [Drum Starz](https://appshunter.io/developer/299477766) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-xylophone-fun-hd/id448165357)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to explore music through a virtual xylophone experience. It includes a music game with a song library, composition tools, and various sound sets, designed for users of all ages.

**Highlights:** 8 high-quality sound sets, Play Music or Play Game modes, Library of 70 classic songs, Customizable skins and backgrounds, Multitouch and sliding support, AI-generated music compositions, Record and replay compositions

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Additional Skins for Xylophone and Additional Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising from App | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Songs (70 Songs in Total) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Full App Version and Remove ADs | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hand Drums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-drums/id476913839)

Explore a collection of 25 professionally recorded hand drums, including bongos, congas, and djembes. Play along to a metronome, custom beats, or your own music library. Record and share your drumming creations.

**Highlights:** 25 professionally recorded hand drums, Play along to metronome, beats, and loops, Record and share drumming sessions, Pitch and roll controls, Play along with iPod music, Visual 3D effects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hand Drums Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exporting | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Hand Drums free?

Hand Drums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i or Hand Drums?

i is rated higher. i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hand Drums averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do i or Hand Drums have ads?

Hand Drums shows ads; i does not.

### Which is updated more often, i or Hand Drums?

i ships an update every 7 months, and Hand Drums every 3 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hand Drums on October 27, 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.*