Handpan Rhythms vs Hang Drum Instrument
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handpan Rhythms
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.
- 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)
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Using this app you can write your own Handpan rhythm with simple notations and hear how it sounds like with a virtual Handpan! The app also includes a set of popular rhythms as examples. You can also play the rhythm along with the clap sound as a metronome for practicing the tempo. The writing system is based on the names of the Handpan strokes with a precise timing. The user sets the number of beats in the rhythm. Each beat is shown with a box. The time duration of each beat is specified by BPM. This time duration is divided equally between all the notes written in the beat box. Also, you can play a virtual Handpan in the app, if you have no access to a real one. The premium version enables the custom scale, rhythm save, export, and import features. It also removes all ads from the app. The in-app purchase for accessing the premium version is a single-time payment which never expires.
Hang Drum Instrument
Experience the tranquil sounds of the Handpan, also known as the Hang Drum, on your device. This app offers real instrument samples, multiple scales, and ambient backgrounds to aid relaxation, meditation, and creative exploration.
- Real handpan and hang drum sound samples
- Multiple musical scales
- Gentle touch response
- Ambient background layering
- Recording and playback
- Offline functionality
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This app brings the calming sound of the Handpan, also known as the Hang Drum, Pantam, Steel Hand Drum, and Meditation Drum, directly to your device. The instrument is known for its soft, harmonic tones that help create a peaceful atmosphere and support deep relaxation. The sounds in this app are recorded from real instruments to preserve the natural resonance and warmth. Whether you are practicing meditation, looking for focus, composing music, or simply exploring sound, this app provides an easy and enjoyable playing experience. You can play freely, choose different scales, create your own melodies, and save your recordings. No musical training is required. Features: • Real handpan and hang drum sound samples • Multiple scales such as D Kurd, Celtic, Amara, Integral, Hijaz, and more • Play with gentle touch response for natural sound behavior • Option to layer ambient backgrounds for meditation sessions • Recording and playback function for personal compositions • Simple, clean interface designed for calm use • Works offline without internet • Suitable for music practice, sound therapy, yoga, and relaxation Who This App Is For: • People who enjoy ambient and meditative music • Yoga instructors and practitioners • Mindfulness and sound therapy practitioners • Musicians exploring new tonal textures • Anyone looking for a calming and creative experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Handpan Rhythms at 4.5 against Hang Drum Instrument's 1.0. Handpan Rhythms also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Hang Drum Instrument's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Handpan Rhythms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hang Drum Instrument asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handpan Rhythms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handpan Rhythms has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Handpan Rhythms | Hang Drum Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bita Sobhani | Himalay Diyora |
Customer experience
Handpan Rhythms
Hang Drum Instrument
In-app purchases
Handpan Rhythms
- Premium$14.99
Hang Drum Instrument
No in-app purchases
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