# Berliner Philharmoniker vs Tambu

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Berliner Philharmoniker at 3K against Tambu's 2. Tambu's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Berliner Philharmoniker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Tambu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Berliner Philharmoniker against 5.0 for Tambu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Berliner Philharmoniker has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Berliner Philharmoniker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tambu's.

Berliner Philharmoniker ships an update weekly, Tambu every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Berliner Philharmoniker | Tambu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berliner-philharmoniker/id554616591/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tambu/id6449235682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 197 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berliner Philharmoniker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518647270) | [Tambu Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688272734) |

## What reviewers say

### Berliner Philharmoniker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berliner-philharmoniker/id554616591)

Experience classical music performances from a world-renowned orchestra, live and on demand. Access hundreds of concert videos, interviews, documentaries, and educational content in high-quality audio and video. Enjoy a 7-day free trial to explore the extensive archive.

**Highlights:** Live concert broadcasts, On-demand concert archive, Interviews and documentaries, Educational concerts, 4K UHD Video and Hi-Res Audio, Chromecast support

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| 7 Days | $8.90 | one-time |
| 7 days | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days | $18.90 | one-time |
| 30 days | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $149.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months | $174.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $179.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $184.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months | $194.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent music quality
- 🎥 Outstanding video production
- 📚 Extensive concert archives
- 🌍 Global accessibility
- 🤩 Captivating performances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult navigation/search
- 🔇 Lack of surround sound support
- ⏱️ Slow rewind/fast-forward
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Subscription renewal problems
- Unreliable streaming on some platforms

**Requested features**

- Personalized playlists
- Improved search and browsing
- Surround sound audio
- Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Offline concert downloads


### Tambu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tambu/id6449235682)

This app serves as a digital notebook for musicians to store practice materials, record sessions, and monitor progress. It allows users to plan practice routines, organize their music library, and review past sessions to identify areas for improvement.

**Highlights:** Digital practice notebook, Record audio clips, Track practice progress, Plan practice sessions, Organize music library, Log session details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter - Monthly | $1.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Berliner Philharmoniker free?

Berliner Philharmoniker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tambu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Berliner Philharmoniker or Tambu?

Tambu is rated higher. Berliner Philharmoniker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Tambu averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Berliner Philharmoniker or Tambu have ads?

Neither Berliner Philharmoniker nor Tambu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Berliner Philharmoniker or Tambu?

Berliner Philharmoniker ships an update weekly, and Tambu every 9 days. Most recently, Berliner Philharmoniker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tambu on June 1, 2026.

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