# Handstrudel vs Octal

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Handstrudel at 16.0 against Octal's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Handstrudel | Octal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octal-pocket-synth/id6822089963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khalil Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895770563) | [RYAN JAMES,GALANG ELLIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818578656) |

## 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 |


### Octal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octal-pocket-synth/id6822089963)

This app transforms your phone into a musical instrument with eight intuitive buttons that always create harmonious chords or notes. Easily record loops, layer beats, and arrange them into full songs. Explore a variety of sounds and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Eight-button chord/note interface, Loop recording and editing, Song arrangement, Diverse sound library, Undo/history functionality, Audio file sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Octal, the full version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handstrudel free?

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

### Is Octal free?

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

### Do Handstrudel or Octal have ads?

Neither Handstrudel nor Octal shows ads.

---

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