Tool Band vs KiwiTuner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tool Band
Engage with a global fan base, get the latest band news, and participate in community activities like quizzes and polls. Discover exclusive merchandise and listen to music.
- Fan community connection
- Latest band updates
- Quizzes and polls
- Exclusive merchandise
- Music listening
- Premium community access
Read full descriptionHide full description
Connect with the band's worldwide fan community. Stay up-to-date on the band's latest activities, meet TOOL Army fans, take quizzes and polls, listen to music and explore exclusive merchandise. The following in-app purchases are offered to join our premium community: ● Annual VIP for $54.99 per year Terms & Conditions: https://www.toolband.com/content/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.toolband.com/content/privacypolicy
KiwiTuner
Read full descriptionHide full description
KiwiTuner is a native radio receiver app for listening to compatible KiwiSDR or Web888 servers on your iPhone or iPad. Connect to a public receiver or configure your own, then explore the radio spectrum with responsive tuning and clear audio. Features: • Live spectrum and waterfall display • AM, FM, LSB, USB, and CW reception modes • Tap, drag, and pinch tuning with up to 500 Hz full-screen zoom • EiBi shortwave schedule with currently scheduled broadcasts • Favorites and saved frequencies • Built-in directory of recently verified public receivers • Custom receiver addresses and per-server passwords stored in Keychain • Adjustable spectrum smoothing and optional sharp audio high-cut filter A network connection and an available compatible receiver are required. Receiver availability, access rules, passwords, and listening limits are controlled by each receiver operator. KiwiTuner is an independent client and is not affiliated with KiwiSDR / Web888 or the operators of listed receivers.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KiwiTuner at none against Tool Band's shown. Tool Band's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tool Band | KiwiTuner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tool Dissectional LLC | Jouni Erola |
In-app purchases
Tool Band
No in-app purchases
KiwiTuner
No in-app purchases
