# Mumblefy vs HamSphere 5.0

The clearest difference is rating: HamSphere 5.0 at 3.9 against Mumblefy's 1.9. HamSphere 5.0 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Mumblefy's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 7) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mumblefy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HamSphere 5.0 sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HamSphere 5.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Mumblefy's written reviews are positive against 38% of HamSphere 5.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mumblefy ships an update every 8 months, HamSphere 5.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mumblefy | HamSphere 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumblefy/id858752232/reviews) | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flamethrower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110459680) | [HamSphere AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496331754) |

## What reviewers say

### Mumblefy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mumblefy/id858752232)

Connect to Mumble voice chat servers on the go with this intuitive application. Enjoy seamless audio and text communication with friends, manage server configurations, and utilize features like push-to-talk and background operation.

**Highlights:** Connect to Mumble servers, Audio and text chat, Push to talk and auto speech, Background operation, Multiple server configurations, Channel and user lists, Private messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and easy interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- ✅ Works well for basic use
- 🗣️ Push-to-talk support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive ad removal
-  intrusive Ads
- 🔇 Disruptive ads
- ❌ Lacks essential features
- ⚠️ Outdated and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer working
- Microphone button disappeared
- Privacy page issues
- Video ads turned off microphone
- Microphone stays on

**Requested features**

- Whisper and Shout functionality
- Red color indicator for talking
- Work with iPhone X
- Lower price to remove ads
- Access token support


### HamSphere 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061)

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Virtual HF bands (10-160m), 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands, USB, LSB, and CW modes, Built-in audio filters, Power setting, In-app purchase instrument expansions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3el T-yagi E (30m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (40m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi W (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3el T-yagi E (20m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| G5RV North-South (10-160m) | $4.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (12m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (17m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Plugizer MBP009 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lookup Box MBP011 | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (11m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (20m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Log Book MBP003 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Monitor MBP008 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Waterfall MBP002 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Selector MBP004 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Antenna Rotator MBP005 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Oscilloscope MBP006 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DX-Cluster MBP010 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8-Band Omni Whip (10-40m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| J-Pole (10m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| G5RV East-West (10-160m) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (20m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (12m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (17m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (10m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Moxon (11m) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (60m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bruce Array (80m) | $24.99 | one-time |
| VU2NSB Dangler (20,17, 12,10m) | $29.99 | one-time |
| HamSphere Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mumblefy free?

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

### Is HamSphere 5.0 free?

HamSphere 5.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mumblefy or HamSphere 5.0?

HamSphere 5.0 is rated higher. Mumblefy averages 1.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while HamSphere 5.0 averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mumblefy or HamSphere 5.0 have ads?

Neither Mumblefy nor HamSphere 5.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mumblefy or HamSphere 5.0?

Mumblefy ships an update every 8 months, and HamSphere 5.0 monthly. Most recently, Mumblefy was updated on October 15, 2026 and HamSphere 5.0 on October 9, 2026.

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