# Cassette Gold

> Cassette player emulator for iPhone and iPod Touch music library. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Rutkowskij.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-gold/id528940105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 217 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-gold/id528940105/reviews.md

## What is Cassette Gold?

Do you still remember the cassettes from the 80s?
Now you can have it again.
You have all your songs from your iPhone or iPod Touch 
ready in the library.
 
 
Cassette Gold is a cassette player emulator.
It plays your music from music app and shows an animated cassette.
There is a large selection of cassettes which you can choose from.
This app bring's you back to the 80's.
 
Very easy to use.
- Touch for play or pause.
- Swipe right for next song.
- Swipe left for previous song.
- Swipe down for next cassette.
- Swipe up for cassette change.
-Touch in the upper left corner to select songs.
- you can zoom in to original cassette size (pinch to zoom).
 
and because the control is very simple,
This app is perfect for the car or on your iPod, iPhone docking Station,
have fun with the app!

Remember:
-To use this app, you need music in the Apple Music app!

## Key features

- Cassette player emulator
- Plays music from device library
- Animated cassette display
- Large selection of cassette styles
- Simple touch and swipe controls
- Pinch-to-zoom for original size

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| new pack of cassettes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cassette Collection 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cassette Gold?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Vintage look and feel
- 🎵 Nostalgic music experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎢 Realistic cassette animation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited song/playlist management
- 💰 Paid cassette skins required
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Crashes when selecting certain songs
- Inconsistent playback controls

**Most requested features**

- Add shuffle/mix tape mode
- Integrate with music streaming services
- Improve song/playlist management
- Add more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 217)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-gold/id528940105/reviews.md

### 5/5 — love concept

*2025-04-23*

Apple Musicアプリを先にインストールしてください、そうでないとこのアプリが操作した時に黒い画面になり毎回起動時に黒画面になります

古い時代を生きたユーザーとしては素敵なコンセプト💕ありがとう！

### 2/5 — Mehr erwartet

*2025-03-09*

Die Idee und Umsetzung von TAPE & TAPE 2 auf dem iPhone finde ich sehr gelungen.
Aber die iPad Version nutzt die Möglichkeiten des iPads überhaupt nicht aus.
1. Mein iPad Pro steckt in einer Hülle die nur Querformat ermöglicht. Latsprecher Links & Rechts!
2. Merkwürdig kleine, ja winzige Kassettenvorschau. Und das bei einer App bei der es ausschließlich um Optik geht.
Was ich mir von der App wünschen würde. Auf iPads unterschiedlicher Größe (Mini bis Pro) eine 1:1 Darstellung (Reale Skalierung) der Kassette. Bedienelemente der Größe des iPads angemessen und etwas „realer“, auch in ihrer Funktion wäre nett.

### 1/5 — Problème

*2024-11-23*

Problème d’ouverture de ma bibliothèque musicale sur mon iPad, fonctionne correctement sur mon iPhone. Message au créateur, sans retour.

**Developer response:** please go to iPad Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Media & Apple Music
and allow CassetteGold access

### 2/5 — 微妙

*2024-06-14*

動きをもっとスムーズにしてください
あと、テープの文字列を自由に変更できたら神ですね

### 2/5 — First draft - needs further development

*2024-04-25*

Appears not to have had an update for quite some time. Pretty rudimentary functionality. I expected more of a sense of realism with more sounds, and the storing of my cassettes visually in an authentic case or box. I’d like to see the ability for tracks to be listed on the cassette sleeve just as we did in real life. If the developer returns to this project and implements more authenticity, this could be a winner. For reference on a vintage player done right, see Vinyl Fetish.

### 1/5 — Не работает с файлами на телефоне.  Только с app music  Бесполезная покупка

*2023-12-24*

Не работает с файлами на телефоне.  Только с app music 
Бесполезная покупка

### 3/5 — Almost perfect

*2023-06-27*

I would give this 5 stars if they added a feature where tape on the reels decrease/increase as the song goes on. Itd also be cool to see different border options and not just the stock silver brushed metal look. VU meters could be cool too. Otherwise its fun to use this app in the car on my dash phone holder.

### 5/5 — Nice

*2022-05-11*

Simpel, schön. Fehlt nur noch die CarPlay App, wenn das geht.

### 5/5 — What I'd like to see changed

*2022-02-08*

Tap left / Back
Center tap/Stop
Right tap/forward
I would like to have
Otherwise, perfect.

### 1/5 — Андрей

*2022-01-29*

Не работает на ios 14.4.2, запускается , а пользоваться не возможно!

## Frequently asked questions about Cassette Gold

### What does Cassette Gold do?

Cassette Gold is a cassette player emulator that allows you to play music from your iPhone or iPod Touch's music library. It displays an animated cassette and offers a selection of different cassette styles to choose from, bringing back a nostalgic 80s feel to your music listening.

### How do I control the music playback?

Playback control is designed to be simple and intuitive. You can touch the screen to play or pause, swipe right for the next song, and swipe left for the previous song. Swiping up or down allows you to change cassettes or switch to the next cassette, respectively.

### Is Cassette Gold free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which likely allow you to unlock additional cassette styles or features beyond the basic functionality.

### What devices is Cassette Gold compatible with?

This app is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. To use the app, you need to have music already stored in your Apple Music app on your device.

### What are some common use cases for Cassette Gold?

This app is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their music listening. It's particularly well-suited for use in a car, on an iPod, or with a docking station, offering a fun and easy way to enjoy your music library with a retro aesthetic.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.6 — 2025-12-17

Thank you for using this app!
This version includes:
 - Improved mechanical sounds
 - Minor improvements and bug fixes

P.S. If you like Cassette Gold, please rate it in the App Store

### 2.4.5 — 2025-09-28

This version includes:
- Adaptations for iOS 26
- Minor improvements and bug fixes

PS: If you likeCassette Gold, please rate it on the App Store

### 2.4.4 — 2024-12-31

- Counter added 
- App icon adjusted (dark, tinted mode)

### 2.4.3 — 2024-12-29

- Minor improvements and bug fixes

### 2.4.2 — 2024-06-16

-cassette covering added

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