Simple Handpan vs Aquadrum Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Handpan
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Bring the soothing and atmospheric sound of the handpan to your iPhone and iPad. Simple Handpan is a modern handpan simulator built for relaxation, creativity, and musical exploration β featuring multiple handpan sound sets, songs, rhythms, MIDI playback, and a simple recording library. MULTIPLE HANDPAN SOUNDS Play with quality of handpan sound set which designed to create a unique tonal atmosphere. SONGS + MIDI PRACTICE Practice with built-in songs, follow MIDI playback using a falling-note style visual guide, and adjust playback speed to match your learning pace. RHYTHMS & FLOW Add gentle rhythm accompaniment to enhance timing and create a natural musical flow. MANAGE YOUR RECORDINGS Record your handpan melodies, replay them anytime, and keep all recordings neatly organized. If youβre looking for a portable handpan app for relaxation, meditation, or creative music making, Simple Handpan helps you find calm and inspiration wherever you are.
Aquadrum Pro
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Aquadrum Pro β Scale Explorer & Tuner for Tongue Drums Aquadrum Pro maps any scale to your 11-tongue drum instantly. Browse 1,914 scales from musical traditions around the world, hear how they sound, and see exactly which notes go where on your instrument. SCALE LIBRARY β’ 1,914 scales across 6 note counts (4 to 9 notes) β’ Western, World, Symmetrical, Modal, and more β’ Search by name or browse by category β’ Tap to preview any scale before committing VOICING ENGINE β’ Automatically generates every playable voicing for your drum β’ Swipe through variants to find the tuning you like β’ Color-coded root and changed notes for easy comparison BUILT-IN CHROMATIC TUNER β’ Detects the pitch of each tongue in real time β’ Shows cents sharp or flat from the target note β’ Perfect for manual tuning and verification PITCH SET BUILDER β’ Build custom scales interval by interval β’ Tap any interval to hear it instantly β’ Name and save your own creations INTERACTIVE DRUM FACE β’ Tap tongues to hear notes with a soft vibraphone tone β’ Key Map overlay shows physical key ranges β’ Visual feedback for root notes and changes between variants FREE & PRO Free: 5-note scales, 2 root keys (D, G), 5 voicing variants Full Unlock: all 1,914 scales, all 12 root keys, unlimited variants No ads. No subscriptions. One-time purchase unlocks everything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Aquadrum Pro at none against Simple Handpan's shown. Simple Handpan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Simple Handpan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aquadrum Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Simple Handpan | Aquadrum Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Demir | PUJA MUZIK PRODUKSIYON ORGANIZASYON TURIZM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Simple Handpan
- Get Premium$5.99
Aquadrum Pro
- Full Unlock$2.99
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