# maskingtape — letter on the tape, too

> Photo collage app with customizable tape designs and textures. (iPhone/iPad app by Lightcraft Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maskingtape/id412845850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lightcraft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901571)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 177 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2011-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maskingtape/id412845850/reviews.md

## What is maskingtape?

Let's make a collage of your pictures with "maskingtape" app.

[Point to appeal]
- choices are possible from about 60 different colors and 100 tape designs
- It has enables to reproduce the texture and sense of hand-tearing.
- Characters can be drawn on the  tape.
- Collages products can be stored in album or posted directly to twitter/instagram/etc.
- It can provide the history of designs used and register preference.

[how to use]
1)Choose photos from "Album" button.
2)Choose color and type of tape by "Tape" Button. Width of the tape can be change by flicking.
3)Tape can be attached by moving figure while tapped.
4)Tape can be removed by a double-tap.
5)"Save" can store the modified image into Camera Roll.

## Key features

- 60+ color choices
- 100+ tape designs
- Realistic hand-tearing texture
- Draw characters on tape
- Save to album or share
- Design history and preferences

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maskingtape/id412845850/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please fix

*2019-01-03*

I love this app but now I can’t use it. Please fix :(

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with new update

*2017-11-22*

I love this app, but it doesn’t work with the new update and won’t let me re-download it. :(

### 5/5 — I love it!!!

*2014-01-11*

I highly recommend this app!!! It's waaaay better than labelbox. 💛👌.

### 2/5 — Not user-friendly

*2013-06-21*

This app has no tutorial or even real labels to it's parts. I much prefer Labelbox.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2013-04-10*

Completely unusable. When I go to select a tape nothing happens it can't be selected. Also it seems like a plug just to spend a further $.99c on wall papers etc. Waste of money.

### 3/5 — Tapes and text look low resolution :(

*2013-03-31*

Love the concept of this app but the tapes and text have a fuzzy or low resolution look compared to any photos its used on.  :/  The "menu" takes a minute to get used to, kinda confusing but I finally figured it out ( I think).  Would definitely give five stars if quality of tapes and text is improved.  Very cute app and I look forward to more updates!  :)

### 3/5 — blurry

*2012-09-14*

the washi tapes and fonts are not clear

### 5/5 — Amazing MaskingTape❣

*2012-08-22*

I L♡VE this app!!! It's so adorable. Tons of colors and patterns ~ everything from Victorian keys and pocket watches to graham crackers and whipped cream dollops. Cherries, checks, gingham, flowers, kitties, cows, horses, & lots more. Saves full size pix. The in-app purchase adds backgrounds to use with pix and organizes washi in categories - that's helpful! If u love decorating pix, buy it❣

***When looking at washi patterns, scroll right for colors and down for more patterns.***

***Set a favorite by tapping the star medal. Then when in 'favorites' ➳ tap a fave pattern to change its width & color!

### 4/5 — Super fun photo app

*2012-08-11*

I really like this app to add a fun artistic touch to my pictures. My biggest complaint is that there aren't very many fonts to choose from. I'd like lots more, especially some vintage looking fonts.
Right now I'm having to put my masking tape photo into Phonto where there are a ton of font options.

### 2/5 — Recent Update.

*2012-06-29*

Please change this app back to how it was before the most recent update.  I used to love this app, but I hate how it now makes the photo smaller (instead of dealing w/ a normal Instagram sized photo) + forces you to have a background.  Basically, you took something that was good & sorta ruined it.  I hope you'll fix it.  :l
Also..think about making some tape w/ an anchor on it {white anchor} & a roll w/ an ampersand on it {also white} & the popular/trendy hand that has the index finger pointing left or right.  Just a few suggestions.  Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about maskingtape

### What is maskingtape?

maskingtape is a photo collage application that allows users to add various tape designs and colors to their images, creating unique visual compositions.

### How do I use maskingtape?

Select photos from your album, choose tape colors and designs, attach tape by moving it while tapped, and remove it with a double-tap. You can also draw characters on the tape.

### Can I save my creations with maskingtape?

Yes, maskingtape allows you to save your modified images directly to your camera roll or share them on platforms like Twitter and Instagram.

### Does maskingtape have ads?

No, maskingtape does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted creative experience for users.

### What devices does maskingtape support?

maskingtape is available for iPhone and iPod devices, offering a creative outlet for users on these platforms.

### What is the age rating for maskingtape?

maskingtape has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users to explore their creativity.

### How often is maskingtape updated?

The latest version of maskingtape is 7.0, and it was last updated on February 7, 2020. Future updates may introduce new features or improvements.

### What is the user sentiment for maskingtape?

Based on available data, maskingtape has a rating of 4.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2020-02-07

I am very sorry that some time has passed since the last update.  
I'm very happy that I have been able to take time for development and I would like to spend time working hard to continue building this app.  
Thank you for your continued support in the future.  

Here is what has changed in this update.

1) Until now, I had been designing the tape myself (using free materials), but this time I asked a designer to create a tape design.

The designers we asked this time are as follows.
- Minayan(@in_art_picture) from Japan
- trustease(@sprintex.ng) from Nigeria
- maeve_tan from Malaysia
- mbatidesain from Indonesia

If this is popular, I would like to continue using it in the future.  Please let me know your thoughts on this.

2) I added an effect that looks like tape is being put directly on a video.  

3) I have added a convenient function to add captions for posts to Instagram.  You can save hashtags and phrases that you use often.
   Captions are entered are automatically copied so you can paste them into the input screen in Instagram. (See the help screen for details.)

4) I apologize for the delay and make it free until the next version.
No ads, too. Please use this opportunity.

Bugs and other comments are accepted on twitter or instagram.
I will continue to upgrade the version in the future, so please send me a comment!
Thank you.

### 6.0 — 2018-03-07

We sincerely apologize for the long delay in this version update. Keeping up with technological change has been difficult. It has been a long time, but with the support of our fans, especially on Twitter, the updated version is now finally available. 

We aim to make improvements on an ongoing basis, and we appreciate your continued support. 

Some previously installed in-app paid features and capabilities are not available in this new version. We sincerely apologize for this. More details and an explanation for this are available on the help page within the app. 

We aim to reinstate these as soon as possible.  Your understanding is appreciated. 

Update details:
- Added design
- 3d touch capability: Pressing down strongly works as before. Pressing lightly enables the user to "peel." 
- New OS. Supports larger screens.

### 5.0 — 2013-09-21

I'm sorry that it was not update for a while. I tried to go back to the simple interface, and be equivalent to ios7. 
The function of in-app-purchase was changed to make a tape design, and to customize tape's category, too.
I appreciate your continuous support.

### 4.2 — 2012-07-27

- fix the problem would have been clopped a squared image.
- fix the problem that is sometimes shown a white lines in saved image.
- replace the function slding up/down the main menu.
- revice the tape editing submenu's position
- fix the problem of not changing the tape's width/cutend from the submenu.
- added tape designs.

### 4.1 — 2012-07-04

-We are sincerely sorry for our 4.0 update which made it inconvenient for you to use. 
-As for the function to edit multiple images, we received a lot of reactions that it was difficult to use. 
So, in our recent update, we have revamped it so that it is turned off when it's launched and we have added an on/off button. 
-We will continue to update our app in order to comply with our customers' wishes. We hope you will continue using our app. Thank you very much for your support.

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