# Tim Bowman vs SJC 25.2

The clearest difference is rating: Tim Bowman at 5.0 against SJC 25.2's 1.0. SJC 25.2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tim Bowman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SJC 25.2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tim Bowman holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Tim Bowman ships an update every 8 months, SJC 25.2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tim Bowman | SJC 25.2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-bowman-official-app/id6502719023/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjc-252/id6740246625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MySeat.com Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567056519) | [Jazz Cruises Administration, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721022785) |

## What reviewers say

### Tim Bowman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-bowman-official-app/id6502719023)

Access exclusive content, offers, and merchandise from Tim Bowman. Engage with a community through chat, livestreams, and virtual events. Offers both free and premium paid content.

**Highlights:** App-only exclusive offers, Pre-release songs and videos, Exclusive in-app album premieres, Impromptu livestreams, Exclusive merchandise and auctions, Member chat for photos and updates, VIP ticket pre-orders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Exclusive Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Exclusive Membership | $39.99 | per year |


### SJC 25.2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sjc-252/id6740246625)

Access the full schedule, personalize your itinerary, and view speaker profiles for a specific jazz cruise event. Stay updated with instant notifications and enjoy offline access to your schedule.

**Highlights:** Full event schedule browsing, Personalized schedule creation and modification, Speaker and exhibitor directory, Offline schedule caching, Instant event update notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tim Bowman free?

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

### Is SJC 25.2 free?

SJC 25.2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tim Bowman or SJC 25.2?

Tim Bowman is rated higher. Tim Bowman averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SJC 25.2 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tim Bowman or SJC 25.2 have ads?

Tim Bowman shows ads; SJC 25.2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tim Bowman or SJC 25.2?

Tim Bowman ships an update every 8 months, and SJC 25.2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tim Bowman was updated on September 26, 2026 and SJC 25.2 on October 10, 2026.

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