Percussion Pack vs Handpan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Percussion Pack
Explore 8 exclusive world music percussion instruments with high-definition live sound. Professionally recorded for authentic sound reproduction, this app is perfect for both casual fun and professional recording or live performance.
- 8 exclusive world music percussion instruments
- High-definition live sound quality
- Professionally recorded sounds
- Mobile recording capabilities
- Live performance ready
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This incredible app gives users 8 exclusive world music percussion instruments with high-definition live sound quality. Each instrument was professionally recorded to give users the ability to play from their mobile device and recreate each instruments sound in its true form. You are able to use these instruments and sounds for recording or live performance purposes whether it's professionally or just for fun!
Handpan
This music application transforms your smartphone into a realistic Hang instrument simulator. It offers high-quality sounds, intuitive design, and is suitable for musicians of all levels. Record, save, and play your own tunes with ease.
- Hang instrument simulation
- High-quality audio
- Low latency playback
- Sound customization
- Record and save tunes
- Intuitive interface
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At the moment, Handpan is a best and closest sounding Hang instrument simulator. Handpan is a simple and easy-to-use music application which will turn your smartphone into a real musical instrument! Handpan contains only high-quality sounds, has good graphics and neat design. The app is suitable for both a beginner musician and an experienced percussionist. Features: - 2 different types of the Handpan instrument - High-quality sounds - Playback without delays (low latency audio) - Sound settings - Possibility to record, save, and play saved tunes - Animations - Easy-to-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Handpan at 3.8 against Percussion Pack's 1.0. Handpan also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). Percussion Pack's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Percussion Pack costs $0.99 and Handpan $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Handpan holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handpan has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Percussion Pack's written reviews are positive against 35% of Handpan's.
Percussion Pack ships an update every 14 months, Handpan every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Percussion Pack | Handpan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 3.8 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 35.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guido Diaz | Aliaksei Vatutsin |
Customer experience
Percussion Pack
Handpan
In-app purchases
Percussion Pack
No in-app purchases
Handpan
No in-app purchases
