# HamSphere 5.0 vs Insta

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Insta at 100% against HamSphere 5.0's 38%. Insta also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). HamSphere 5.0's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases and Insta sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Insta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HamSphere 5.0 has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of HamSphere 5.0's written reviews are positive against 100% of Insta's.

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, Insta every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HamSphere 5.0 | Insta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta-jam/id6744486292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) | [Ethan Waters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578339744) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Insta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insta-jam/id6744486292)

Connect with local musicians to form bands, find practice partners, or discover performance venues. Create a profile, showcase your skills, and manage events with integrated messaging and RSVP features.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby musicians, Host and manage jam sessions, Curated venue discovery, Direct and group messaging, RSVP system, Profile customization, Location-based matching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Headliner Subscription | $2.79 | per 7 days |
| Opener Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Rockstar Subscription | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Opener Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Headliner Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Rockstar Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

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

### Is Insta free?

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

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

Insta is rated higher. HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Insta averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HamSphere 5.0 or Insta have ads?

Neither HamSphere 5.0 nor Insta shows ads.

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

HamSphere 5.0 ships an update monthly, and Insta every 4 days. Most recently, HamSphere 5.0 was updated on October 9, 2026 and Insta on October 10, 2026.

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