Comparison

DjembeTime vs Simple Handpan

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

Head to head
About

DjembeTime

Create, play, and share traditional West African rhythms with studio-quality sound. This app features an easy-to-use notation editor, adjustable playback, and cloud storage for your compositions. Perfect for learning and practicing Djembe and Dundun.

Highlights
  • Create Djembe and Dundun notations
  • Studio quality sound recordings
  • Adjustable playback tempo and volume
  • Interactive swing editor for micro-timing
  • Cloud storage and email sharing
  • Export to audio files
  • AirPlay support
Features
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DjembeTime lets you create notations for traditional West African rhythms, play them on your device and share with other people. - Studio quality sound recorded with a Master Djembefola Salif Malima Kone (Burkina Faso) (http://djeliarhythms.com) - A complete traditional ensemble with Djembe and Dundun drums - Beautiful music scores that are adapted to Djembe notation - Easy-to-use notation editor with a custom musical keyboard - Adjustable playback tempo - Adjustable volume and balance for each instrument - Interactive swing editor for accurate micro-timing - Rhythm files can be stored on cloud services available on your device (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.) - Rhythm files can be shared via email - Export to audio files - AirPlay support: play anywhere from your home theater to your car This app is a perfect companion in your studies of Djembe and Dundun: - Annotate and learn traditional rhythms  - Use as a play-along track to practice solo phrases at your own pace - Make your own collection - Share with your friends! Suggestions or bugs? https://djembetime.canny.io

About

Simple Handpan

Features
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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 — 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 you’re looking for a portable handpan app for relaxation, meditation, or creative music making, Simple Handpan helps you find calm and inspiration wherever you are.

Screenshots

DjembeTime4 screens
Simple Handpan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Handpan at Free against DjembeTime's $1.99. DjembeTime'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.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DjembeTime versus Simple Handpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDjembeTimeSimple Handpan
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel AgapovMustafa Demir

In-app purchases

None

DjembeTime

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Handpan

One-time1
  • Get Premium$5.99

Questions

Is DjembeTime free?
DjembeTime costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Handpan free?
Simple Handpan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DjembeTime or Simple Handpan have ads?
Simple Handpan shows ads; DjembeTime does not.

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