# Tap Delay vs Filterstation2

The clearest difference is rating: Filterstation2 at 4.5 against Tap Delay's 4.2. Tap Delay's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Tap Delay costs $1.99 and Filterstation2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Filterstation2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Tap Delay's written reviews are positive against 75% of Filterstation2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tap Delay ships an update every 29 months, Filterstation2 every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Delay | Filterstation2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-delay/id1020197094/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterstation2/id1329509841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 19 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) | [Audio Damage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248448317) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Delay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-delay/id1020197094)

This app recreates the warm, analog sound of vintage tape echo machines with a modern tapped delay engine. It offers 24 taps for rhythmic effects, tape simulation with saturation and noise, and live input processing from various sources.

**Highlights:** Multi-tap delay machine, 24 taps for rhythmic effects, Tape simulation (Saturation, Noise, Flutter), MIDI controllable, Live input processing, Audiobus 3 and IAA compatible, AUv3 support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Filterstation2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterstation2/id1329509841)

This app offers a versatile dual filter effect for music production, inspired by classic hardware. It features twelve filter algorithms, an envelope follower, and multiple operating modes for creative sound shaping. Its user-friendly interface and resizable GUI make it a powerful tool for producers.

**Highlights:** Twelve filter algorithms, Envelope follower with sidechain, VCA mode for tremolo/gate, LFO with tempo sync, Serial, parallel, and stereo modes, Resizable GUI, Cross-platform preset manager

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Delay free?

Tap Delay costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Filterstation2 free?

Filterstation2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Delay or Filterstation2?

Filterstation2 is rated higher. Tap Delay averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Filterstation2 averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tap Delay or Filterstation2 have ads?

Neither Tap Delay nor Filterstation2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Delay or Filterstation2?

Tap Delay ships an update every 29 months, and Filterstation2 every 19 months. Most recently, Tap Delay was updated on September 30, 2026 and Filterstation2 on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*