# Tape

> Cassette player emulator for iPhone music library with animated cassettes. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Rutkowskij.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 258 App Store ratings · 144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews.md

## What is Tape?

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.
 
Tape is a cassette player emulator.
It plays your music from Apple 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!


THIS APP ONLY WORKS, IF YOU HAVE MUSIC IN THE APPLE MUSIC APP !!!

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Cassette Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cassette collection 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Tape?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when using menus
- Freezes on iPhone iOS 14.4.2 and later
- Swipe-to-close doesn't stop playback
- Playhead and capstan roller animation reversed
- App closes unexpectedly for no reason
- Doesn't recognize hand gestures or song selections
- Won't play selected songs
- Incompatibility with newer iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Save and switch between custom mixed tapes
- Playlist duration limits based on cassette type
- Clicking sounds for play/stop button presses
- Support for local MP3 and M4A files
- Screen sleep toggle while music plays
- Additional cassette designs (especially Memorex and movie-themed)
- Spotify integration
- iPad version with larger interface
- Tape malfunction/degradation simulation
- Record function for music production
- Remove 'tap to load' text overlay
- More realistic button control styling
- Classic 80s Memorex shell design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews.md

### 3/5 — где бобинки?

*2025-11-08*

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

### 5/5 — love concept

*2025-04-23*

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

### 4/5 — Fun

*2025-02-27, version 2.4.4*

Pretty Fun

### 5/5 — A must have app

*2024-12-31*

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

### 5/5 — Love this

*2023-08-17, version 2.3.1*

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

### 5/5 — wonderful my friend

*2023-05-24*

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 that’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 can’t do, this app is my music app forever. i love it way more then the default player.

### 1/5 — Muito ruim

*2022-06-24*

Usabilidade péssima

### 5/5 — A lot of fun:)

*2022-03-09*

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.

### 5/5 — Pretty Awesome!

*2022-02-03*

As a child I carried my cassette recorder EVERYWHERE! I would document sounds, storms, winter wind, birds and of course my family at Christmas… funny how I never used it for school, I could have recorded my teachers lessons, oh well.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2021-12-23*

I really like this app. I live the fact that it has the cassette deck door that can be opened and closed. 
To the developer…is there a chance you could add the clicking noise when the start and stop button s are pressed? It would give it that one added realistic feel. Otherwise, this is a great app!
Keep up the great work!

## Frequently asked questions about Tape

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.5 — 2025-12-12

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

PS: If you like TAPE, please rate it on the App Store

### 2.4.4 — 2024-12-29

- minor improvements and bug fixes

### 2.4.2 — 2024-06-16

- Cassette covering added
- Small improvements

### 2.3.1 — 2023-03-13

- bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2023-03-12

- Many improvements & bug fixes

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