Comparison

Handpan Rhythms vs Hang Drum Instrument

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real handpan and hang drum sound samples
  • Multiple musical scales
  • Gentle touch response
  • Ambient background layering
  • Recording and playback
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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

Screenshots

Handpan Rhythms4 screens
Hang Drum Instrument4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handpan Rhythms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hang Drum Instrument asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Handpan Rhythms versus Hang Drum Instrument: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandpan RhythmsHang Drum Instrument
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBita SobhaniHimalay Diyora

Customer experience

Handpan Rhythms

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Hang Drum Instrument

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Handpan Rhythms

One-time1
  • Premium$14.99
None

Hang Drum Instrument

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handpan Rhythms free?
Handpan Rhythms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hang Drum Instrument free?
Hang Drum Instrument is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handpan Rhythms or Hang Drum Instrument?
Handpan Rhythms is rated higher. Handpan Rhythms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hang Drum Instrument averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Handpan Rhythms or Hang Drum Instrument have ads?
Handpan Rhythms shows ads; Hang Drum Instrument does not.

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