# Mandala Hang Drum Studio - Play & Record your own tunes

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id398378894](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id398378894)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id398378894`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apps BG SLLC
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (22 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2014-07-15
- **First published:** 2010-10-21
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mandala-hang-drum-studio-play-record-your-own-tunes/id398378894)

## Description

Mandala hang drum is the first 
 simulator of the 1st generation hang drum for iPad & iPhone & iPod Touch!

The top (Ding) side has a center 'note' hammered into it with 8 'tone fields' hammered around it. The bottom is a simpler surface that has a rolled hole in the center with a tuned note that can be created when the rim is struck. 

* First iPad hang drum app ever!
* Playing with the pitch is a lot of fun!
* Reverb effect
* Record your tunes
* Tone volume change
* Realistic sound
* Multiple touch

## Rankings

- #307,988 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is praised for its beautiful, calming sounds and simple UI, offering a unique, affordable hang-drum experience. However, it is frequently hampered by stability and compatibility problems after updates, lacks inter-app audio/recording support, and shows little ongoing development. Some features require paying for the full version, and a few reviews note instrument authenticity (steel drum vs hang drum). Overall, strong concept with a fragile, inconsistent execution.

### Pros

- High-quality, pleasant hang-drum-like sound and tone.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface.
- Unique hang-drum app that’s an affordable alternative to a real drum.
- Calming, meditative listening/playing experience.

### Cons

- Stability/compatibility issues: app often won’t open or crashes after updates on iOS.
- Lack of inter-app audio or reliable recording support; AudioBus compatibility problems.
- Lack of ongoing updates/development; concerns about abandonment (no updates for years).
- Essential features (recording, reverb) gated behind the full version or paid upgrades.

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