# Handpan Rhythms vs DrumFlow

The clearest difference is rating: Handpan Rhythms at 4.5 against DrumFlow's 3.5. Handpan Rhythms also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). DrumFlow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handpan Rhythms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DrumFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Handpan Rhythms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Handpan Rhythms's written reviews are positive against 100% of DrumFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Handpan Rhythms ships an update every 4 months, DrumFlow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handpan Rhythms | DrumFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-rhythms/id6453123336/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumflow/id6639610326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132) | [Nils Blum-Oeste](https://appshunter.io/developer/464583829) |

## What reviewers say

### Handpan Rhythms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-rhythms/id6453123336)

Create and hear your own Handpan rhythms with simple notation. Practice with a metronome and explore example rhythms. Play a virtual Handpan directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Compose custom Handpan rhythms, Hear rhythms with virtual Handpan, Practice with clap metronome, Explore example rhythms, Play virtual Handpan, Custom scale support (premium), Rhythm save/export/import (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### DrumFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumflow/id6639610326)

This app serves as a practice companion for handpan and steel tongue drum players. It allows users to create virtual versions of their instruments, generate and learn new musical patterns, and build a personal library of saved rhythms. It also includes a virtual drum simulator for practice anywhere.

**Highlights:** Virtual instrument matching, Customizable pattern generation, Visual note display, Pattern library with iCloud sync, Virtual drum simulator, Built-in metronome, Multiple popular scales

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrumFlow Plus | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handpan Rhythms free?

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

### Is DrumFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handpan Rhythms or DrumFlow?

Handpan Rhythms is rated higher. Handpan Rhythms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DrumFlow averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Handpan Rhythms or DrumFlow have ads?

Handpan Rhythms shows ads; DrumFlow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handpan Rhythms or DrumFlow?

Handpan Rhythms ships an update every 4 months, and DrumFlow every 3 months. Most recently, Handpan Rhythms was updated on August 27, 2026 and DrumFlow on September 17, 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.*