# RatshackReverb3 vs tapeworm

The clearest difference is price: tapeworm at Free against RatshackReverb3's $0.99. RatshackReverb3's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (83% vs 71%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

tapeworm is free to download; RatshackReverb3 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RatshackReverb3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RatshackReverb3's written reviews are positive against 71% of tapeworm's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RatshackReverb3 | tapeworm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratshackreverb3/id1438893987/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapeworm/id6759563292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audio Damage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248448317) | [Radii Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832856981) |

## What reviewers say

### RatshackReverb3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratshackreverb3/id1438893987)

This app meticulously recreates the sound and characteristics of a classic analog delay unit. It offers authentic "bucket-brigade" style delay with pitch-shifting as time changes, and even models input distortion for creative sound design.

**Highlights:** Accurate bucket-brigade delay model, Pitch shifting with delay time changes, Mic and line input modeling, Input distortion simulation, Cross-platform preset manager, AUv3 and IAA support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### tapeworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapeworm/id6759563292)

This music app offers a unique tape delay effect with a "wiggly, dirty" sound. Control delay time by stretching or flicking a virtual tapeworm, with options for manual or random adjustments. It includes analog-modeled saturation, compression, and amplifier stages for a rich audio experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive tape delay time control, Manual and free modes for delay, Analog-modeled tape saturation and compression, Overdrivable feedback, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Performative sound design elements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RatshackReverb3 free?

RatshackReverb3 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tapeworm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RatshackReverb3 or tapeworm?

RatshackReverb3 is rated higher. RatshackReverb3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while tapeworm averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do RatshackReverb3 or tapeworm have ads?

Neither RatshackReverb3 nor tapeworm 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.*