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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 28, 2012
  • December 12, 2025

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Relive the 80s with a virtual cassette player that emulates the feel of old-school music playback. Enjoy your iPhone music library with animated cassettes and intuitive touch controls. Choose from a variety of cassette designs for a nostalgic experience.

โœ“Cassette player emulator
โœ“Plays music from Apple Music App
โœ“Animated cassette display
โœ“Large selection of cassette designs
โœ“Intuitive touch controls (play, pause, swipe)
โœ“Pinch to zoom for original cassette size
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What's New in Tape

2.4.5

December 12, 2025

This version includes: - Adaptations for iOS 26 - Minor improvements and bug fixes PS: If you like TAPE, please rate it on the App Store

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

New Cassette Pack

9 new Cassettes

User reviews

Fun

Pretty Fun

A must have app

Did you once have a Walkman cassette player
This is the eye candy look of watching the tape roll around giving you that feeling of nostalgia
Best couple of quid I have spent on a app

Love this

My only complaint is that it needs the classic 80s memorex shell. And yes the tape reel changes as the tape plays

wonderful my friend

dear Alexander, your love for technology from other years really shows. this cassette player is just beautiful to watch in the background while i cook or get ready in the morning. i just have a few suggestions.

let us save our mixed tapes so we can switch between them like we can switch real cassettes. if thatโ€™s possible. vinyl fetish does that by letting the user create custom records and save the records for future plays. but limit each playlist to the length of the cassette a person chooses. so a 90 minute cassette can only hold 90 minutes of music. that would be amazing to have a collection of cassettes limited by time.

but no matter what you can or canโ€™t do, this app is my music app forever. i love it way more then the default player.
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A lot of fun:)

The best three dollars I've ever spent. Keep up the good work. There's taptic feedback with transport controls, and the reel hubs move proportionally.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App crashes when using menus

Bug

Freezes on iPhone iOS 14.4.2 and later

Bug

Swipe-to-close doesn't stop playback

Bug

Playhead and capstan roller animation reversed

Bug

App closes unexpectedly for no reason

Bug

Doesn't recognize hand gestures or song selections

Bug

Won't play selected songs

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS updates

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Requested Features

13 requests

Save and switch between custom mixed tapes

Feature

Playlist duration limits based on cassette type

Feature

Clicking sounds for play/stop button presses

Feature

Support for local MP3 and M4A files

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Screen sleep toggle while music plays

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Additional cassette designs (especially Memorex and movie-themed)

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Spotify integration

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iPad version with larger interface

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Tape malfunction/degradation simulation

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Record function for music production

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Remove 'tap to load' text overlay

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More realistic button control styling

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Classic 80s Memorex shell design

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FAQ

What does the Tape app do?

Tape is a cassette player emulator that allows you to play music from your iPhone or iPod Touch library. It displays an animated cassette and offers a nostalgic 80s-style music playback experience.

How do I control the music playback?

Playback is controlled through simple touch gestures. Tap to play or pause, swipe right for the next song, swipe left for the previous song, and swipe up or down to change cassettes.

Does this app work with all my music?

This app only works if you have music stored in the Apple Music App on your iPhone or iPod Touch. It integrates directly with your existing Apple Music library.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely relate to additional cassette designs or customization options.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It is particularly well-suited for use in cars or with docking stations due to its simple controls.