FlipFolder vs NABBA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlipFolder
This application allows musical groups to share and view sheet music digitally. Band leaders can manage performances, instantly displaying selected songs on all connected members' devices. It uses cloud storage for music and both internet and Bluetooth for connectivity.
- Digital sheet music viewer
- Group performance management
- Cloud music storage integration
- Real-time song display during performances
- Internet and Bluetooth connectivity
- Offline song pre-download
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FlipFolder App helps directors and performers organize music, run performances, and stay connected from the first rehearsal to the final note. Designed for real ensembles, it reduces setup time and keeps everyone focused when it matters most. Access your Sheet Music Library Organize by playlist or performance Switch between songs easily Mark up your music with notes, highlights, and edits Share annotations with your ensemble Distraction free viewing experience
NABBA
This app enhances the brass band championship experience by providing live streaming of performances, real-time results, band profiles, and event schedules. It keeps fans, performers, and judges connected to all the action.
- Live performance streaming
- Real-time results and rankings
- Detailed band profiles
- Championship schedule tracking
- Push notifications for updates
- Community band rankings
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The official app for the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA). Your all-in-one companion for the NABBA Championships — stream live performances, follow real-time results, explore competing bands, and never miss a moment of the competition. LIVE EVENT EXPERIENCE • Live Dashboard: See what's happening now with real-time schedule tracking, progress indicators, and up-next previews. • Stream Performances: Watch live video streams directly in the app from every competition venue. • Community Rankings: Rank your favorite bands and see how the community voted — updated live throughout the event. • Push Notifications: Get instant alerts when results are posted, schedules change, or important announcements are made. FULL SCHEDULE & RESULTS • Championship Schedule: Browse the complete event schedule filtered by day, venue, or section. See performance times for every band once the schedule is revealed. • Real-Time Results: Follow placements and scores as they're announced after each awards ceremony, organized by section and category. • Competition History: View past results and track how bands have performed across multiple NABBA Championships. BAND PROFILES • 45+ Competing Bands: Explore detailed profiles with bios, conductor information, choice program notes, and piece details. • Favorites: Mark your favorite bands for quick access and personalized schedule filtering. • Section Browsing: Browse bands by Championship, First, Second, Third, and Youth sections. EVENT GUIDE • Venue Information: Find performance spaces with locations and livestream links. • Hotels & Dining: Discover recommended hotels and restaurants near the event. • Local Attractions: Quick links to explore the host city. Whether you're a performer on stage, a judge in the box, or a fan in the audience, the NABBA app keeps you connected to every moment of the championship weekend.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NABBA at 5.0 against FlipFolder's 3.5. FlipFolder's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NABBA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlipFolder has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | FlipFolder | NABBA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (57 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. | Robert Munson |
Customer experience
FlipFolder
NABBA
In-app purchases
FlipFolder
No in-app purchases
NABBA
No in-app purchases
