Not just for music!!!
The only very small annoyance was that I logged in using Apple ID on my iPad and when I downloaded the app on my phone and tried to sign in again it generated a new account. I know apple provides a “fake” email when creating accounts so this probably accounted for that error and is more an issue on the apple end. It was an easy fix tho as I was able to airdrop the files from my iPad to my phone both in app and could transfer the recordings between devices. So just be mindful if you’re using Apple ID sign in that you may get 2 accounts and have to airdrop.
But genuinely a really great app. I think I discovered it from a Reddit post when I was on the hunt for an app that I could record my notes with. I’m glad I did!! I can’t speak for anything musical to do with the app but the general premise is great and the audio quality is really good as well. I could even upload my already recorded voice notes into the app to put in the playlist.
Response from developer
Hi Ashley, Thanks so much for your review. The issue you encountered with your iPad is an odd one; generally speaking, Apple should realise that you already have an account when you sign in with Apple, as long as you are signed into the same Apple ID on both devices. Would you mind shooting me an email to thomas@tape.it so we can look more into this? You really shouldn’t have to Airdrop all the time.
Incredible app. Incredible support
If you fancy yourself a budding Fred Again looking to turn your real life field recordings into music, this is the app for you!
Response from developer
Thanks so much for the kind words! Really glad that you reached out and that we could help you.
Great for journaling!
Response from developer
So cool to hear that it works so well for your journaling! And thank you so much for writing a review, that’s really nice.
Cool app hope they keep improving it
Falls short on customisation and sorting options. For example I’ve created mixtapes for different demos or songwriting ideas of the same songs, but they appear in a random order so I can’t see the most recent version at the top.
Would love to see regular improvements and general quality of life changes
Response from developer
Thanks so much for the review. We’ll definitely keep on improving it. The newest update has a small quality of life improvement already: you can now rename tapes and change their instrument directly in the list. Custom mixtape sorting will also come soon; we agree that it’s really needed.
Wish design was a bit more streamlined
Honestly I think most other things about this app are better than voice memos, and if these two things were addressed I’d use it, but it’s just so annoying having to flip back and forth between the record and tapes pages constantly!!!
Response from developer
Thanks for the honest feedback. We actually considered a design with a combined record and listen page several times as we developed Tape It and are still thinking about maybe implementing it the way you describe. It has a few other downsides, but I fully understand that the tradeoff we chose may not have been the best tradeoff for you. For now, in the short term, we’re thinking about making it easier to directly name recordings that you made right after you made them on the record screen. That should solve most of the pain points you mention if I understand you correctly.
Great app, incredible support
Response from developer
Thank you so much for the nice words. Really glad you like Tape It.
Amazing, has everything voice memos is missing
Response from developer
Really glad to hear you like it and that it helps you making music!
Perf
Response from developer
So glad to hear you like it!
Buyer beware- Lock Screen widget not available on latest iOS
Fix it and I’ll update - “thanks?”
Stopped recording when prompted to review
They get so much right in this app though. I wish there was a record button visible at all times while navigating.
Response from developer
Hi Roy, I’m sorry that the recording got interrupted. The interruption must have been a different reason, maybe an incoming phone call, or another app taking over the phone’s audio system. The review dialog can show up after a recording has been stopped, but it will never be the reason to stop the recording. Good feedback on making the recording button always visible. We’ve actually considered it, as it would solve a few other design problems, but had been a bit worried that it would be overly annoying. So it’s great to hear that you would actually like it that way.
