Ample.fm vs TuneBand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ample.fm
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* Local cache support * 5 star rating * Smart autoplay when nearing end of the queue * Dark & light mode with adaptive interface colors
TuneBand
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TuneBand is a client for your self-hosted music server (Subsonic-compatible, such as Navidrome). We don’t provide a music catalog — you connect to your own server and listen to your library on iPhone and Apple Watch. Key features • Connect to a Navidrome / Subsonic-compatible server • Browse artists, albums, songs, and playlists • Fast search, queue, and continuous playback • Favorites and playlist management • Keep albums, playlists, and tracks from your library on this iPhone (personal on-device library, bound to your server) • Keep playlists from your library on Apple Watch (personal library on your watch, bound to your server) • Apple Watch app • AirPlay support • Available in English and Portuguese Premium • Ad-free experience • More space for your library on this iPhone • Adaptive streaming and equalizer • Crossfade • Apple Watch playback • CarPlay • Monthly and yearly plans, with a free trial when available Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ample.fm at none against TuneBand's 2. Ample.fm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). TuneBand's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. TuneBand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ample.fm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ample.fm ships an update every 3 weeks, TuneBand weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ample.fm | TuneBand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Stefko | Fernando Henrique Stevanato de Almeida |
In-app purchases
Ample.fm
No in-app purchases
TuneBand
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
