# Handstrudel vs Contour

Handstrudel and Contour are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Handstrudel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Contour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handstrudel | Contour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contour-ambient-morph-synth/id6798038727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khalil Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895770563) | [Chih Han Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800248325) |

## What reviewers say

### Handstrudel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handstrudel/id6764415289)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HandStrudel+ | $2.99 | per month |
| HandStrudel+ (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| 808 Drum Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electronic Drum Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Studio Preset Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### Contour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contour-ambient-morph-synth/id6798038727)

This app is a unique musical instrument played by touch. It uses a visual interface where your finger's position determines the sound, offering a novel way to create drones, textures, and pads. It also functions as an AUv3 plugin for use in other music production apps.

**Highlights:** Touch-based sound generation, Perceptual distance mapping, Eleven distinct sound sheets, MIDI input and ribbon controller, AUv3 plugin support, Recording functionality (Pro), Customizable sound sheets (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contour Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handstrudel free?

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

### Is Contour free?

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

### Do Handstrudel or Contour have ads?

Neither Handstrudel nor Contour shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*