Comparison

AirDrums vs SONA Handpan Platform

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

Head to head
About

AirDrums

Features
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Turn your phone into a motion-controlled drum instrument. Air Drums lets you play drums using nothing but your arm movements and your phone’s sensors. Each horizontal zone represents a different drum sound, and a fast downward motion triggers a hit β€” just like striking a real drum. No buttons. No tapping. Just movement, rhythm, and sound. How it works Rotate your phone to select a drum zone Swing your arm downward to hit Hit harder β†’ louder sound Smooth motion trail shows your rhythm visually Drum zones Note 1: Floor Tom Note 2: Bass Drum Note 3: Snare Drum Note 4: Cymbal Features Motion-based drum playing using device sensors Real-time audio with velocity-sensitive volume Clean, minimal black-and-white visual design Smooth motion trail that fades naturally No ads, no clutter, no learning curve Perfect for: Musicians Rhythm practice Creative play Exploring motion-based music interaction Put on your headphones, move your arm, and feel the rhythm in the air.

About

SONA Handpan Platform

Features
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sona began with the handpan. Now it reaches wellness healers around the world β€” tune your instrument, play anywhere, sit down for a session, and stay close to the community. β–  Meet healers from around the world From yoga and mindfulness to sound healing, breathwork, and beyond. Choose the healer you feel drawn to, pick an open hour, and meet one to one over live video. If you guide others, open your sessions here β€” that time becomes your income. β–  sonaTune β€” A Harmonics Tuner Built by a Handpan Maker Each note sings in three voices β€” tonic, octave, and compound fifth. Read all three, and shape the sound with your own hands. Save a tuning report and hand it over when you buy or sell. β–  sonaPan β€” Over a Hundred Scales in Your Hand Pick the scale that suits the day and play. Lay a drum groove underneath, add some ambience, and a whole piece comes together. Record it and share it with the world. β–  sonaMall β€” The Handpan Marketplace Compare handpans from around the world, measured the same way, side by side. Check out with Stripe and follow your order all the way to the door. For makers, it is a new route to players everywhere. β–  Community Share moments from your handpan life, follow the players you love, and keep the conversation going. See who's live at a glance. Tune it. Play it. Share it. And on the days you want someone beside you, a healer is one session away. - Terms of Use: https://goingtosona.com/termsofservice - Privacy Policy: https://goingtosona.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

AirDrums3 screens
SONA Handpan Platform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirDrums at none against SONA Handpan Platform's 6. AirDrums also leads on ads (none vs shown). SONA Handpan Platform's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SONA Handpan Platform sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per 7 days. AirDrums asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AirDrums versus SONA Handpan Platform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirDrumsSONA Handpan Platform
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMIRHAN SIMSEKsonaAi

In-app purchases

None

AirDrums

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

SONA Handpan Platform

Subscriptions3
  • sona Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.007 Days
  • sona Pro Monthly3 Days trial$19.001 Month
  • sona Pro Annual3 Days trial$99.001 Year
One-time3
  • sona$9.99
  • sona$29.99
  • sona$49.99

Questions

Is AirDrums free?
AirDrums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SONA Handpan Platform free?
SONA Handpan Platform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirDrums or SONA Handpan Platform have ads?
SONA Handpan Platform shows ads; AirDrums does not.

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