Comparison

BAND BOY vs BandSub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BAND BOY

Enhance your instrument practice with a versatile tool that offers vocal, LR, and bass cuts for karaoke-style sessions. Adjust key and speed, integrate with other audio apps, and utilize various effects and recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • Vocal/LR/Bass Cut
  • Key and Speed Control
  • Inter App Audio Integration
  • Microphone/Guitar Input
  • Various Effectors
  • Recording Functionality
Features
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BAND BOY is the BEST tool for instrument practice with plenty of awesome features! BAND BOY will absolutely help you practice instruments in lots of ways. [VOCAL/LR/BASS CUT] Use Vocal Cut for a vocal practice like KARAOKE! Play a part of your favorite band with a guitar/piano-reduced sound by LR cut or a bass-reduced sound by Bass cut! [KEY/SPEED CONTROL] You can change the key and the speed. Control the key and the speed freely as you like for the practice! [INTER APP AUDIO] You can use effect applications of Inter App Audio such as "Amplitube". Moreover this application is available on other applications such as "Garage Band" as sound sources of Inter App Audio. [MICROPHONE(LINE) INPUT/VARIOUS EFFECTORS] Connect to a microphone or a guitar through an audio interface with a 3.5mm 4 pole plug!*2 Reverb, EQ etc. various effectors are available.*3 You can also switch effectors using "iReg Blueboard". (Please execute pairing of it and an iOS device by iRig Blueboard app, and change the setting to "CONTROL CHANGE MODE".) [RECORDING] Recording system is certainly equipped!*4 You can take out the recording file through iTunes. There are plenty of other useful functions on BAND BOY. Surely brings you a marvelous experience, download BAND BOY now! *1 Download add-on within the application. *2 Interfaces using a DOCK connector are not available. Internal microphone is effective when normal stereo earphones are connected. *3 To use more than two effectors at the same time, purchase "Release Effector Restriction". *4 To record longer than 20 seconds, purchase "Release Recording Time Restriction".

About

BandSub

This app streamlines band collaboration by centralizing setlists, media, and communication. It offers native voice memo integration and a musician-centric interface for easy access to files, helping bands stay organized for rehearsals and performances.

Highlights
  • Native voice memo integration
  • Centralized media and file sharing
  • Integrated photo and asset library
  • Unified communication for project updates
  • Musician-centric interface
  • Setlist management
Features
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Stop chasing setlists in messy group chats and scattered files. BandSub is the all-in-one collaboration hub designed specifically for bands and musical collectives to stay in sync, organized, and ready to play. Key Features: Native Voice Memo Integration: Effortlessly bridge the gap between inspiration and collaboration. Share raw recordings directly from the iOS Voice Memos app into your band’s secure file library. Centralized Media & File Sharing: Upload and organize demos and cover art. Integrated Photo & Asset Library: Use the native iOS Photo Picker to upload cover art, gear shots, or event posters directly from your device's library. Unified Communication: Keep your crew informed with dedicated project updates and real-time coordination. Streamlined Navigation: A refined, musician-centric interface designed for fast access to your files when you're in the studio or on stage. Whether you’re prepping for a world tour or just your next garage rehearsal, BandSub removes the digital friction so you can focus on the music. An Echo Space original. From the studio to the stage, we build the tools that keep the show running.

Screenshots

BAND BOY3 screens
BandSub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BandSub at none against BAND BOY's 4. BandSub also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). BAND BOY's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BAND BOY sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BandSub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BAND BOY against 5.0 for BandSub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BAND BOY ships an update every 5 months, BandSub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BAND BOY versus BandSub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBAND BOYBandSub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroaki IwaiOscar Rivas Franco

Customer experience

BAND BOY

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

BandSub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BAND BOY

One-time4
  • Release Effector Restrictions$0.99
  • Release Recording Time Restrictions$0.99
  • Release Advertisement$0.99
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  • Release All$1.99
None

BandSub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BAND BOY free?
BAND BOY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BandSub free?
BandSub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BAND BOY or BandSub?
BAND BOY and BandSub are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do BAND BOY or BandSub have ads?
Neither BAND BOY nor BandSub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BAND BOY or BandSub?
BAND BOY ships an update every 5 months, and BandSub every 2 months. Most recently, BAND BOY was updated on November 1, 2026 and BandSub on October 31, 2026.

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