Hummingbrrd vs NABBA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hummingbrrd
This app provides the backing audio track for a specific musical piece, allowing users to easily rehearse it. It offers the functionality to start playback at any rehearsal number indicated on the sheet music.
- Backing audio track
- Rehearsal tool
- Start at rehearsal numbers
- Sheet music integration
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The Hummingbrrd iOS app provides the backing audio track for performance of the various versions of Steven Bryant's piece, Hummingbrrd. This app also provides the ability to easily rehearse the piece by starting at any of the rehearsal numbers on the sheet music.
NABBA
This app enhances the brass band championship experience by providing live streaming of performances, real-time results, band profiles, and event schedules. It keeps fans, performers, and judges connected to all the action.
- Live performance streaming
- Real-time results and rankings
- Detailed band profiles
- Championship schedule tracking
- Push notifications for updates
- Community band rankings
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The official app for the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA). Your all-in-one companion for the NABBA Championships — stream live performances, follow real-time results, explore competing bands, and never miss a moment of the competition. LIVE EVENT EXPERIENCE • Live Dashboard: See what's happening now with real-time schedule tracking, progress indicators, and up-next previews. • Stream Performances: Watch live video streams directly in the app from every competition venue. • Community Rankings: Rank your favorite bands and see how the community voted — updated live throughout the event. • Push Notifications: Get instant alerts when results are posted, schedules change, or important announcements are made. FULL SCHEDULE & RESULTS • Championship Schedule: Browse the complete event schedule filtered by day, venue, or section. See performance times for every band once the schedule is revealed. • Real-Time Results: Follow placements and scores as they're announced after each awards ceremony, organized by section and category. • Competition History: View past results and track how bands have performed across multiple NABBA Championships. BAND PROFILES • 45+ Competing Bands: Explore detailed profiles with bios, conductor information, choice program notes, and piece details. • Favorites: Mark your favorite bands for quick access and personalized schedule filtering. • Section Browsing: Browse bands by Championship, First, Second, Third, and Youth sections. EVENT GUIDE • Venue Information: Find performance spaces with locations and livestream links. • Hotels & Dining: Discover recommended hotels and restaurants near the event. • Local Attractions: Quick links to explore the host city. Whether you're a performer on stage, a judge in the box, or a fan in the audience, the NABBA app keeps you connected to every moment of the championship weekend.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NABBA at Free against Hummingbrrd's $0.99. Hummingbrrd's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
NABBA is free to download; Hummingbrrd costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hummingbrrd against 5.0 for NABBA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Hummingbrrd | NABBA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R Steven Bryant | Robert Munson |
Customer experience
Hummingbrrd
NABBA
In-app purchases
Hummingbrrd
No in-app purchases
NABBA
No in-app purchases
