# Handpan Rhythms vs Handpan Sim

Handpan Rhythms and Handpan Sim both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Handpan Rhythms's written reviews are positive against 50% of Handpan Sim's. Handpan Sim's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Handpan Rhythms against 4.5 for Handpan Sim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handpan Sim has 37 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Handpan Rhythms's written reviews are positive against 50% of Handpan Sim's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handpan Rhythms | Handpan Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-rhythms/id6453123336/reviews) | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-sim/id6740429440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bita Sobhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372721132) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## 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 |


### Handpan Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpan-sim/id6740429440)

Explore the meditative sounds of the handpan with this simulator. It offers authentic tones, microtonal tuning, and adjustable effects for creative musical expression. Record and share your performances easily.

**Highlights:** Authentic handpan sounds, Microtonal tuning, Adjustable reverb and chorus effects, Dynamic key sensitivity, Multiple play modes, Built-in performance recorder, Screen recording capability

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handpan Rhythms free?

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

### Is Handpan Sim free?

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

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

Handpan Rhythms and Handpan Sim are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 37 ratings respectively.

### Do Handpan Rhythms or Handpan Sim have ads?

Both Handpan Rhythms and Handpan Sim show ads.

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

Handpan Rhythms ships an update every 4 months, and Handpan Sim every 4 months. Most recently, Handpan Rhythms was updated on August 27, 2026 and Handpan Sim on September 22, 2026.

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