# SPACE vs Tape

The clearest difference is rating: SPACE at 3.9 against Tape's 1.0. SPACE also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 14%) and ratings volume (45 vs 2). Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPACE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

SPACE holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPACE has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of SPACE's written reviews are positive against 14% of Tape's.

SPACE ships an update every 3 weeks, Tape weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPACE | Tape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1389063578/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id1535578652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Poplab Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330153351) | [YatFu Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526408785) |

## What reviewers say

### SPACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1389063578)

This app offers a private space for users to share thoughts, feelings, and interests without judgment. It emphasizes privacy and equality by removing metrics like likes and follower counts. It's a paid community designed for intimate self-expression and connection.

**Highlights:** Private journaling and sharing, No likes or follower counts, Ad-free experience, Paid community for privacy, Connect with like-minded users, Discover personal 'universes'

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 季度订阅会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅会员 | $7.99 | per year |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 年费会员 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id1535578652)

Record life's moments and share them with like-minded individuals. Discover unique experiences, connect with people who share your interests, and express yourself through voice rooms and message walls.

**Highlights:** Record and share life moments, Discover unique experiences, Interest-based friend finding, Message wall for sharing thoughts, Voice rooms for real-time chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Likes the app
- 👍 Anonymous Q&A
- 👍 Nice interface
- 👍 Fun social media app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 Verification code not received
- 🐛 Cannot register with non-Chinese numbers
- 🐛 App is unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Network error 1003
- Cannot log in after re-installing/re-logging
- Verification code not received for US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan numbers
- Cannot register with Taiwanese phone numbers
- Cannot log in with overseas phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Allow registration with non-Chinese phone numbers
- Fix verification code issues for international numbers
- Improve UI for group chats
- Allow profile picture and background changes
- Clarify server maintenance status


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPACE free?

SPACE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tape free?

Tape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPACE or Tape?

SPACE is rated higher. SPACE averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Tape averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SPACE or Tape have ads?

Neither SPACE nor Tape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPACE or Tape?

SPACE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tape weekly. Most recently, SPACE was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tape on October 7, 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.*