# HD vs Bome Network

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HD at none against Bome Network's 5. HD also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Bome Network's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bome Network sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for HD against 4.2 for Bome Network. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bome Network's.

HD ships an update every 19 months, Bome Network every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD | Bome Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-radio-network/id1505326571/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bome-network/id1563290225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Progo Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465851791) | [Bome Software GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/385271282) |

## What reviewers say

### HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-radio-network/id1505326571)

Access 8 distinct radio stations featuring genres like Blues, Classic Rock, Country, and Jazz. Enjoy commercial-free and subscription-free listening.

**Highlights:** 8 genre-specific radio stations, Blues station, Classic Rock station, Rock station, Country station, Jazz station, 80's station

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bome Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bome-network/id1563290225)

This app acts as a network-enabled MIDI router, allowing seamless MIDI data transfer between apps, devices, and remote hardware. It offers flexible routing options and can connect to specialized hardware for expanded functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced features for computer and mobile device integration.

**Highlights:** Network-enabled MIDI routing, Connects to BomeBoxes via WiFi/Ethernet, Routes MIDI from apps/devices to remote MIDI devices, Pro option for low-latency network MIDI to computers/other devices, Remote Direct MIDI for accessing connected devices, MIDI Router for merging, splitting, and duplicating streams, Create unlimited named virtual MIDI ports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bome Network Pro (2 devices) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bome Network Pro (5 devices) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Named MIDI Ports | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bome Network Pro (10 devices) | $31.99 | one-time |
| Bome Network Pro (25 devices) | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD free?

HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bome Network free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HD or Bome Network?

HD is rated higher. HD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bome Network averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do HD or Bome Network have ads?

Neither HD nor Bome Network shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD or Bome Network?

HD ships an update every 19 months, and Bome Network every 12 months. Most recently, HD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bome Network on November 3, 2026.

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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.*