# Tape2

> Cassette player emulator for Apple Music library with animated tapes. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Rutkowskij.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855/reviews.md

## What is Tape2?

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.
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.

 
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
- Simple touch and swipe controls
- Retro 80s aesthetic

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cassette 2 | Free | one-time |
| All Cassettes | $4.99 | one-time |
| cassette 6 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 18 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 21 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 30 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 34 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 29 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 28 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 33 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 32 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 36 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 35 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 13 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 15 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 5 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 3 | $0.49 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Superb Cassette Clone

*2026-03-28*

This app gives a superb copy of a good old cassette player. Appearance and animation are great.

### 5/5 — Please add realistic cassette sounds to the app

*2026-01-20*

I’ve been using Tape2 for a while now, and overall I’ve found it to be a fun and intuitive app with a lot of creative potential. The layout is clean, the tools are easy to navigate, and it’s clear the developers put thought into making something enjoyable for users who love retro vibes and audio exploration.
That said, there’s one feature I really think would take this app to the next level: authentic cassette-quality sound. Right now the audio effects are good, but they don’t quite capture that warm, imperfect, nostalgic feel of a real tape deck. Adding a true cassette simulation—complete with tape hiss, wow & flutter, saturation, and background noise—would make recordings feel so much more realistic and immersive.
What I Love:
Simple and approachable interface
Lots of creative tools and effects
Fast performance with minimal glitches
What Could Be Even Better:
Cassette sound simulation to give tracks that classic, warm tape character
Option to tweak tape parameters (e.g., saturation, speed fluctuation, hiss)
Overall, Tape2 is a solid app with real promise. A cassette-quality sound option would make it stand out even more and delight users who are after a true retro audio experience. Looking forward to future updates!

### 3/5 — Lack of options for music transfer

*2025-03-30*

Any time I’m using this app I do realize. That I can’t use songs from the YouTube Music app or Spotify. This makes it way more inconvenient because those apps are way more popular and successful than Apple Music. Then there should be an update to add more selection in variety in music transfer

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2024-09-24*

This is a very cool visual app

### 5/5 — Ностальгия

*2024-09-19*

Прикольный и необычный проигрыватель получился). Респект автору 👍

### 5/5 — pls change the color of UCX-S

*2024-08-09*

The color of UCX-S is dark blown ,not blue

P.S. 
Perfect.‼︎
Thank you for the quick update.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review!
With version 1.1.2 the cassette was adjusted in terms of color and other details

### 2/5 — Bugs

*2024-06-13*

A few bugs are still present:

1) Cassette cover with controls & “Settings” button keeps disappearing, yet there doesn’t seem to be a clear way to bring it back. 

2) The amount of tape around the cogs, doesn’t correspond to song position- i.e. when you restart a song the tape around the cogs do not return to the start position.  

3) When the song completes, oddly the tape continues to spin

**Developer response:** thank you for your review! the cassette cover opens automatically after the app starts, to close it again, press the button at the bottom right

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-12-30*

Awesome app

### 1/5 — Не работает с файлами на телефоне. Только с app music.

*2023-12-24*

Бесполезная программа. На телефоне не видит музыку

**Developer response:** Это приложение работает синхронно с приложением Apple Music, вся музыка, которая есть в музыкальном приложении, также доступна в приложении для кассет.

## Frequently asked questions about Tape2

### Does Tape2 have ads?

No, Tape2 does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does Tape2 support?

Tape2 is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

### How do I control playback in Tape2?

Playback is controlled with simple gestures: touch to play/pause, swipe right for the next song, and swipe left for the previous song.

### Can I use Tape2 without music in my Apple Music app?

No, Tape2 requires music to be present in your Apple Music app to function. It plays music directly from your existing library.

### How often is Tape2 updated?

The app was last updated on December 15, 2025, indicating active development and support.

### What is the age rating for Tape2?

Tape2 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What makes Tape2 unique?

Tape2 offers a unique retro experience by emulating an 80s cassette player with animated tapes, bringing a nostalgic feel to your music playback.

### Is Tape2 free to download?

Yes, Tape2 is available for free download.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2025-12-15

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

PS: If you like TAPE2, please rate it on the App Store

### 1.1.3 — 2024-12-31

- app icon adjusted (tinted) 
- small graphic improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2024-07-23

- Graphics improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2024-06-27

- Bug fixes

### 1.1.0 — 2024-06-25

- Tape counter added
- Cassette covering added

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All apps by Alexander Rutkowskij: https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*