# BandPad vs Tuba Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BandPad at 100% against Tuba Sim's 0%. BandPad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Tuba Sim's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuba Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BandPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

BandPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuba Sim has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BandPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tuba Sim's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BandPad | Tuba Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandpad/id908243216/reviews)** | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuba-sim/id6738584097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Gur](https://appshunter.io/developer/775263888) | [Alper Kahriman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054578352) |

## What reviewers say

### BandPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandpad/id908243216)

This app provides a practice and learning environment for wind instrument musicians. It offers music scores and play-along audio for various instruments, helping users learn and practice with interactive features.

**Highlights:** Music scores for wind instruments, Play-along audio tracks, Interactive LiveScore feature, Note and fingering information, Index of songs and etudes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tuba Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuba-sim/id6738584097)

Experience the authentic sound of the tuba with a feature-rich virtual instrument. Explore orchestral and enhanced sound groups, advanced tuning, and dynamic touch controls. Record and share your musical creations with an intuitive and visually appealing interface.

**Highlights:** Authentic tuba sounds, Orchestral and Orchestral-X sound groups, Microtonal tuning, Transpose adjustment, Echo and chorus effects, Sensitive play mode, Built-in recorder

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BandPad free?

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

### Is Tuba Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BandPad or Tuba Sim?

BandPad is rated higher. BandPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tuba Sim averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*