# vapor8 vs Tape2

The clearest difference is rating: Tape2 at 4.5 against vapor8's 3.3. Tape2 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and ratings volume (51 vs 4). vapor8's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tape2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. vapor8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape2 has 51 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of vapor8's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tape2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | vapor8 | Tape2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapor8/id1438457396/reviews) | **[4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) |

## What reviewers say

### vapor8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vapor8/id1438457396)

Experience music playback in a unique, retro style. This app offers a nostalgic listening experience with no song skipping or repeating, only rewinding. Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of tape crackle and the visual of a slowly winding tape.

**Highlights:** No song skipping, No song repeating, Rewind functionality, Nostalgic tape crackle sound, Simulated tape winding visual

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tape2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855)

Relive the nostalgia of 80s cassette players with this music app. It emulates a vintage cassette player, displaying animated tapes while playing your songs from the Apple Music app. Enjoy simple touch and swipe controls for an immersive retro experience.

**Highlights:** Cassette player emulator, Plays music from Apple Music app, Animated cassette display, Simple touch and swipe controls, Retro 80s aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cassette 2 | Free | 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 |
| All Cassettes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is vapor8 free?

vapor8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tape2 free?

Tape2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, vapor8 or Tape2?

Tape2 is rated higher. vapor8 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tape2 averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do vapor8 or Tape2 have ads?

Neither vapor8 nor Tape2 shows ads.

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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.*