# Tape Eater: Mixtape Player — Download & Share Mixtapes

> Offline MP3 player for importing, organizing, and playing music files without WiFi. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Serrano.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Serrano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536182567)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $14.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 507 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 51 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Latin American Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France)
- Released: 2020-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565/reviews.md

## What is Tape Eater?

Tape Eater is a powerful offline MP3 player and mixtape downloader for iPhone.
Import, organize, share, and play your music files without WiFi and ADs.
Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and more.

Tape Eater is the easiest way to download and share mixtapes with your friends. Import free mixtapes automatically from MixtapeMonkey, or unzip and play mixtapes offline from top Hip-Hop and Rap sources like DatPiff, Spinrilla, and LiveMixtapes. Download, organize, and enjoy your favorite mixtapes, MP3s, and MP4s all in one powerful media player.

No sign-ups, no spam, no algorithms and NO ADs!
Just pure music collecting on your terms!
MP3 tag editing for the real music nerds!

Key Free Features:
- Upload and share mixtapes directly to your friends!
- Manage your shared mixtapes with our new shared tab
- Import mixtapes directly from MixtapeMonkey with one click
- Unzip and play ZIP files from mixtape websites like datpiff and spinrilla
- Supports MP3, MP4, WAV, MOV, M4A files
- Offline playback - listen to your music anywhere without wifi
- Swipe to shuffle - As soon as you open the app you can swipe your entire music collection
- Rearrange your queue or reshuffle your queue completely! 
- Easily scrub through your music collection with the Alphabet scrubber.

Upgrade to our Lifetime Membership for the best music experience with premium features!

Key Premium Features:
- Create unlimited custom playlists for your favorite tracks
- Upload custom cover art and rearrange tracks for playlists
- ID3 Meta Tag Editor - Edit your mp3s meta date before sending music without cover art
- Preload - Set your favorite mixtape playlist on your swipe to play
- Watch your MP4 videos - Anything from movies, tv shows, or music videos
- Rearrange your app's navigation - perfect if you prefer your videos or playlists
- Quick play swipe - great to listen to your favorite mixtapes immediately. 

Start building your mixtape collection today with Tape Eater!
Any genre from any source. Build the greatest mixtapes ever!

Tape Eater is not affiliated with mixtape sites like DatPiff, Live Mixtapes, My Mixtapes, or Spinrilla


Learn more at https://tapeeater.app
Terms of Service: https://mixtapemonkey.com/tos

## Key features

- Offline playback
- Import mixtapes from popular sources
- Organize music files
- Share mixtapes with friends
- Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4
- MP3 tag editing
- Video playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Ever | $79.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Tape Eater?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎶 Great for mixtapes and unreleased music
- 🎵 Nostalgic feel for old mixtapes
- 🚀 Fast and efficient for music playback
- 📂 Organizes playlists and music well
- 💯 Highly recommended by users
- ✨ Imports files and downloads easily
- 👍 Affordable and fun to use

**Cons**

- 🚫 No local storage option
- 💸 Subscription-based model criticized
- 📢 Frequent ads mentioned
- ⏳ Lags and slow performance
- ⏭️ No auto-advance to next track
- 🎛️ Lacks basic playback controls (e.g., fast forward)
- ♿ Accessibility issues for visually impaired users
- 📉 Downloads/mixtapes disappear after refresh/closing app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App lags when used
- App does not automatically move to the next track
- App only plays ads
- App takes multiple attempts to open an MP3
- App lags and is slow
- App deletes entire catalog when adding new music
- App bugs out frequently
- App crashes or deletes imported tapes
- App is not keeping mixtapes downloaded
- App downloads are not importing properly
- App doesn't work
- Imported mixtapes disappear after closing and reopening the app
- Zip files for mixtapes won't unzip
- App has bugs and needs fixes
- App does not import tapes anymore
- App deletes all other mixtapes when a new one is imported
- Imported zip files do not show up in the album tab
- App not updated in 4 years, unlikely to be fixed

**Most requested features**

- Add local storage for the app
- Implement auto-advance to the next track
- Add basic playback controls like fast forward
- Improve accessibility features, especially for visually impaired users (e.g., visible play button)
- Add a sleep timer
- Improve video player with subtitle support
- Allow users to manually create playlists
- Fix issues with automatic album/playlist creation and single import

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So happy I found this

*2026-09-03*

Got all the music I’ve been looking for for years!

### 5/5 — Works well

*2026-08-23*

Great for mixtapes not on streaming!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-08-21*

Lets me listen to older albums that I can’t find on streaming platforms

### 5/5 — amazing

*2026-08-15*

fantastic app for music lovers

### 5/5 — amazing app!

*2026-08-05, version 2.9.2*

thank you for making this - from music lovers everywhere

### 5/5 — Great app, worth the download

*2026-07-30*

Got exactly what I was after

### 5/5 — get it

*2026-07-29, version 2.9.1*

i love this app so much because i can listen to unreleased music!

### 5/5 — Game changer

*2026-07-24, version 2.9.1*

Shoutout to @markserranopro for all of this because without him we wouldn’t have these slaps!

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2026-07-24, version 2.9.1*

Thank you for this app! I’m forever grateful for it.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-23, version 2.9.1*

Awesome customer service and very easy to use and navigate.

## Frequently asked questions about Tape Eater

### What does Tape Eater do?

Tape Eater is an offline MP3 player for iPhone that lets you import, organize, share, and play your music files without needing WiFi. It's designed to make downloading and sharing mixtapes from various online sources easy, supporting multiple audio and video file formats.

### What are the key features of Tape Eater?

Key features include offline playback of MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and other files, direct import of mixtapes from MixtapeMonkey, the ability to unzip and play files from sites like DatPiff and Spinrilla, sharing mixtapes with friends, and an MP3 tag editor. Premium features offer unlimited playlists, custom cover art, and video playback.

### How much does Tape Eater cost?

The app offers a free version with core features for offline music playback and mixtape management. Users can upgrade to a Lifetime Membership for an ad-free experience and premium features like unlimited custom playlists, advanced tag editing, and video playback.

### What file formats does Tape Eater support?

Tape Eater supports a wide range of audio and video file formats, including MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV. This allows users to manage and play various types of media content within the app.

### Can I use Tape Eater to listen to music without internet?

Yes, Tape Eater is specifically designed as an offline music player. Once you import your music files or download mixtapes, you can listen to them anywhere, anytime, without requiring a WiFi or cellular data connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.5 — 2026-09-05

- Resolves an issue resulting in crash on older iOS versions when trying to import.

- Fixed video premium lock issue.

- Updated discord link.

### 2.9.4 — 2026-09-02

- Playlists are now included in the free tier.

- Queue up next from search results.

- Quick play buttons are now included in the free tier.

- Added TOS to settings page.

### 2.9.3 — 2026-08-18

- No More Ads! 

- Bug fixes

### 2.9.2 — 2026-08-03

- Updates discord link

- Adds copy share link on tap

- Updates copy to make more clear what a share link countdown is counting down to

### 2.9.1 — 2026-07-13

- Updated Shared tab

- Updated share link button with auto copy

- Open in files from Album View

- Improved file access

- Ad improvements

- Removed playlist tape cover

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