# Tuba.FM vs Sting 25

The clearest difference is rating: Tuba.FM at 4.5 against Sting 25's 3.9. Sting 25's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuba.FM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sting 25 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tuba.FM holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Tuba.FM's written reviews are positive against 65% of Sting 25's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tuba.FM ships an update every 5 weeks, Sting 25 monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuba.FM | Sting 25 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubafm/id335756038/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sting-25/id478115302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grupa Radiowa Agory Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/804648552) | [RadicalMedia, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/400164871) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuba.FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tubafm/id335756038)

Discover a vast collection of music and engaging podcasts on diverse topics. Explore curated music stations across various genres and listen to insightful conversations with artists and industry insiders. Enjoy a rich audio experience tailored to your moods and preferences.

**Highlights:** Diverse music stations, Engaging music podcasts, Artist interviews, Industry insights, Genre-specific content, Mood-based playlists

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subskrypcja | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sting 25

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sting-25/id478115302)

Explore the 25-year solo career of a renowned musician through exclusive concert footage, interviews, and personal stories. Discover influences, activism, and artistry with unparalleled access to rare photos and handwritten lyrics.

**Highlights:** Exclusive concert footage, Behind-the-scenes access, In-depth interviews, Handwritten lyrics and journal entries, 360 degree instrument views, Chronological career chapters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Extensive concert footage and exclusive 60th birthday concert videos
- 🎨 Beautiful, intuitive, and well-designed user interface
- 📚 Comprehensive career retrospective with rare archival material
- 🎵 Rich multimedia content including photos, interviews, and performances
- 💰 Free app with premium content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback frequently broken or non-functional
- 🔇 No sound or audio issues in videos
- ⏳ Extremely slow video streaming and loading times
- ❌ App crashes and freezes when accessing concert content
- 🚫 Fails to load or gets stuck on splash screen

**Reported bugs**

- Concert video playback fails or crashes
- No audio or sound in video content
- App hangs at splash screen and won't load
- Videos freeze and buffer continuously
- App crashes when tapping on concert footage

**Requested features**

- Full concert performances available for purchase or download
- Release entire concert on Blu-Ray
- Regular content updates with new concert footage and behind-the-scenes material
- Ability to purchase and download birthday concert performances
- Background music persistence when switching between apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tuba.FM free?

Tuba.FM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sting 25 free?

Sting 25 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tuba.FM or Sting 25?

Tuba.FM is rated higher. Tuba.FM averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Sting 25 averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Tuba.FM or Sting 25 have ads?

Tuba.FM shows ads; Sting 25 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tuba.FM or Sting 25?

Tuba.FM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sting 25 monthly. Most recently, Tuba.FM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sting 25 on November 1, 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.*