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Tape

Tape

by Alexander Rutkowskij

258 ratings
144 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
🎵 Music
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 28, 2012
  • December 12, 2025

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Alexander Rutkowskij
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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.

✓Cassette player emulator
✓Plays music from Apple Music App
✓Animated cassette display
✓Large selection of cassette designs
✓Intuitive touch controls (play, pause, swipe)
✓Pinch to zoom for original cassette size
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Tape. Based on 258 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎨Authentic nostalgic cassette player design
  • 👍User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🎵Realistic animations with moving reels and playheads
  • 💰Free app with extensive cassette designs included
  • 🎮Interactive controls with swipe gestures
  • ✨Attention to detail and historical accuracy
  • 🎧Works seamlessly with Apple Music
  • 📱Visually appealing and eye-catching
  • 🎛️Openable cassette deck door feature
  • ⏱️Haptic feedback on transport controls
  • 🎼Ability to create playlists directly from app

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🐛App doesn't close properly with swipe gesture
  • 🐛Tape head animation reversed (plays down, pauses up)
  • ❌Limited to Apple Music only
  • ❌No local file playback support
  • ⚠️Stability issues with certain iOS versions
  • 📖Difficult to find operating instructions
  • 🔋Runs in background even when closed
  • 🎯Confusing swipe controls for some users
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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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New Cassette Pack

9 new Cassettes

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

где бобинки?

вроде рекламировались бобинки, а купить их не могу, нет в меню
КорнКорн

love concept

dont forget to install "Apple Music" when touch reject button everytimes black screen
YuePlushYuePlush

Fun

Pretty Fun
Jeremiah DirtJeremiah Dirt

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
D.H.REDD.H.RED

Love this

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

Feature

Screen sleep toggle while music plays

Feature

Additional cassette designs (especially Memorex and movie-themed)

Feature

Spotify integration

Feature

iPad version with larger interface

Feature

Tape malfunction/degradation simulation

Feature

Record function for music production

Feature

Remove 'tap to load' text overlay

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More realistic button control styling

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Classic 80s Memorex shell design

Feature

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.