# Speedy Note vs Simple Handpan

The clearest difference is price: Simple Handpan at Free against Speedy Note's $1.99. Simple Handpan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). Speedy Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Simple Handpan is free to download; Speedy Note costs $1.99 up front. Simple Handpan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speedy Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Handpan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedy Note | Simple Handpan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedy-note-alto-clef/id795751884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handpan/id6759835060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/789621049) | [Mustafa Demir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204716531) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedy Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedy-note-alto-clef/id795751884)

Learn to read the Alto Clef with an interactive and competitive music game. Master six levels at your own pace, choosing difficulty and notation style. MIDI compatible with CD quality piano sounds.

**Highlights:** Interactive Alto Clef learning, Competitive game environment, Adjustable difficulty levels, MIDI compatibility, Alphabetic and Solfege notation, CD quality piano sounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Handpan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-handpan/id6759835060)

Experience the calming sounds of a handpan on your mobile device. This app offers multiple sound sets, built-in songs with MIDI playback, rhythmic accompaniment, and a recording library for creative musical exploration and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Multiple handpan sound sets, Built-in songs with MIDI playback, Falling-note visual guide, Adjustable playback speed, Rhythm accompaniment, Melody recording and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedy Note free?

Speedy Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Handpan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedy Note or Simple Handpan?

Simple Handpan is rated higher. Speedy Note averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Simple Handpan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Speedy Note or Simple Handpan have ads?

Simple Handpan shows ads; Speedy Note does not.

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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.*