# Mumble vs HamSphere 5.0

The clearest difference is rating: HamSphere 5.0 at 3.9 against Mumble's 3.1. HamSphere 5.0 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Mumble's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Mumble asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamSphere 5.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mumble has 64 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Mumble's written reviews are positive against 38% of HamSphere 5.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mumble ships an update every 4 months, HamSphere 5.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mumble | HamSphere 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumble/id443472808/reviews) | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mikkel Krautz](https://appshunter.io/developer/392493641) | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) |

## What reviewers say

### Mumble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumble/id443472808)

This application offers high-quality, low-latency group voice chat for mobile devices. Connect to public or self-hosted servers to communicate with friends and other users globally. Enjoy features like push-to-talk, voice activation, and secure, encrypted connections.

**Highlights:** High quality, low latency voice chat, Access to thousands of public servers, SSL/TLS encryption, Push-to-Talk and Voice Activated modes, Text messaging, Echo cancellation, Bluetooth headset support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Excellent iOS implementation
- 🚀 Intuitive controls
- 🚀 Functioning in background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Audio issues (static, cutting out)
- 🔋 Heating up device
- 🔒 Lack of security features (no mute/kick/ban)

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Inability to connect to servers
- Freezing on login screen
- Disconnects when switching networks

**Requested features**

- Push-to-talk option
- Bluetooth headset support
- Noise cancellation
- Admin/moderation features
- iPad-optimized UI


### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Virtual HF bands (10-160m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, USB, LSB, and CW modes, Built-in audio filters, Power setting, In-app purchase instrument expansions

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mumble free?

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

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mumble or HamSphere 5.0?

HamSphere 5.0 is rated higher. Mumble averages 3.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mumble or HamSphere 5.0 have ads?

Neither Mumble nor HamSphere 5.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mumble or HamSphere 5.0?

Mumble ships an update every 4 months, and HamSphere 5.0 monthly. Most recently, Mumble was updated on October 21, 2026 and HamSphere 5.0 on October 9, 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.*