Comparison

Synth Modes vs Tape It

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Synth Modes

Quickly access cheat sheets for your eurorack synthesizer modules. Search by text or mode type, favorite pages, and generate patch ideas with the built-in generator. Replaces binders of printed PDFs with a faster, easier-to-use digital reference.

Highlights
  • Cheat sheets for 45+ eurorack modules
  • Search by text or mode type
  • Favorite pages for quick access
  • Patch generator for module ideas
  • Supports multiple firmware versions
  • Replaces printed PDF binders
Features
Currently charting
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Cheat sheets for your eurorack synthesizer modules, supporting 45 modules: Endorphin.es: Cockpit2 Godspeed Golden Master Milky Way Running Order Squawk Dirty Total Recall Two of Cups Expert Sleepers: - Disting mk4 - Disting mk3 Instruo - Arbhar Intellijel - Shapeshifter Make Noise: - Morphagene - Tempi Mannequins: - Just Friends - W/ Moog Audio: - Mother 32 Mutable Instruments: - Braids (stock and Renaissance firmware) - Clouds (stock and Parasites firmware) - Frames (stock and Parasites) - Marbles - Peaks (stock and Dead Man's Catch) - Plaits - Rings - Stages - Streams - Warps (stock and Parasites) Ornament & Crime: - Stock firmware - Hemisphere Suite Erica Synths: - Blackhole DSP 2 - Pico DSP - Pico Logic - Pico Seq - Pico Voice TipTop Audio: - ECHOZ - ONE - TG ONE - Z5000 - ZVERB XAOC Devices: - Batumi Search by text or mode type to quickly get the most out of your module. Favorite pages for quicker reference. NEW in 2.0 - Patch Generator! SynthModes can generate patch ideas by picking modes for each of your modules. Tap the "Generate Patch" button at the bottom of the mode list. Pull to refresh Patch Generator. Get rid of your binder of printed PDFs, SynthModes is faster and easier to use. Modes for iOS is not officially endorsed or supported by any modular manufacturer.

About

Tape It

Capture, organize, and share music ideas with this professional audio recording studio app. It offers features like mixtape organization, studio-quality collaboration, and instant recording from your lock screen. Never lose a song idea again and focus on your music.

Highlights
  • Mixtape organization
  • Studio-quality collaboration
  • Instant recording from lock screen
  • Photo integration for notes
  • Secure cloud backup
  • DAW integration
  • Lossless audio quality
Features
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The professional songwriting & recording studio app that helps musicians capture, organize & share music ideas. We are musicians who created the app we always wanted - straightforward, powerful, and built for how artists actually work. Join thousands of professional musicians who trust Tape It! Never lose song ideas, never waste time with songwriting hassles again. Focus on what really matters: your music. PACKED WITH FEATURES — ALL FREE, NO ADS Professional Mixtape Organization Group your song ideas, EP recordings, and instrument sessions into custom mixtapes. Find any recording instantly with smart organization built for musicians. Studio-Quality Collaboration Share and work on recordings with your bandmates, producer, or manager - all within the app. No more sending files back and forth through messages. Instant Recording from Lock Screen Capture ideas as fast as photographers capture moments - straight from your iPhone's lock screen. Never lose another song idea! Smart Photo Integration Save vocal notes, chord sheets, or synthesizer settings with photo attachments. Everything you need, right where you need it. Secure Cloud Backup Keep your recordings safe with EU-encrypted cloud storage. Save iCloud space while protecting thousands of your ideas. Professional DAW Integration Easily transfer files via AirDrop or drag&drop from Tape It's desktop client directly into your DAW. Turn ideas into production-ready tracks seamlessly! Smart Recording Notes Add chords, BPM, lyrics, or production ideas directly to your recordings. Full-Featured Audio Player Review your ideas anywhere - in your car, during workouts, or on your commute. Just like using your favorite music app! Intelligent Markers Mark specific parts during or after recording - perfect for jam sessions, song transitions, and music lessons. Time Paragraph Technology Navigate long recordings naturally with our innovative waveform view that wraps recordings into multiple lines that you can easily scroll through. Automatic Instrument Detection See what's in your recording before you hit play. Combined with photos and notes, you'll always know what you're listening to. TAPE IT PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Maximize your iPhone's recording capabilities: Professional Stereo Recording Combine multiple iPhone microphones for superior audio quality. Perfect for instrument recording, vocals, field recording, and podcasting. Lossless Audio Quality Get the highest possible mobile recording quality for professional results. External Audio Support Connect professional microphones and audio interfaces for next-level mobile recording. Non-destructive Editing Trim your recordings while keeping the original safe. Restore any edit at any time. MP3 and WAV Export Convert your audio files during export to make them work with any DAW - Ableton, Fruity Loops, ProTools, you name it. Support Independent Developers We're musicians building for musicians. No ads, no investors - just constant improvements for your needs. Tape It is 100% accessible for blind users. We understand music's importance to everyone. Questions? Contact us at support@tape.it Privacy policy: https://tape.it/privacy Terms of use: https://tape.it/eula

Screenshots

Synth Modes4 screens
Tape It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tape It at Free against Synth Modes's $3.99. Tape It also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (886 vs 52). Synth Modes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tape It is free to download; Synth Modes costs $3.99 up front. Tape It sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Synth Modes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tape It holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape It has 886 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Synth Modes's written reviews are positive against 72% of Tape It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synth Modes ships an update every 4 weeks, Tape It fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Synth Modes versus Tape It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynth ModesTape It
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (52 ratings)4.7 (886 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews71.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52886 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BurnsTape It Music GmbH

Customer experience

Synth Modes

All ratings52 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral20.7%
Negative15.5%

Tape It

All ratings886 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.5%

Bugs and requests

Synth Modes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tape It

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to sign in or create accounts
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Jittery scrolling and UI issues
  • Unreliable lock screen widget
  • Recordings stopping unexpectedly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume recordings
  • In-app audio editing tools
  • Improved organization and folder structure
  • Support for external audio interfaces
  • Metronome and looping functionality
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  • Video recording capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Synth Modes

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Tape It

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$3.001 Month
  • Tape It Pro$4.491 Month
  • Tape It Pro$5.001 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription2 variants$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$15.001 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Tape It Pro7 Days trial$22.491 Year
  • Tape It Pro$24.001 Year
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$25.001 Year
  • Full version7 Days trial$30.001 Year
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Full version7 Days trial$50.001 Year
One-time4
  • Full version$50.00
  • Tape It Pro$75.00
  • Tape It Pro$80.00
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  • Full version$100.00

Questions

Is Synth Modes free?
Synth Modes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tape It free?
Tape It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synth Modes or Tape It?
Tape It is rated higher. Synth Modes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Tape It averages 4.7 from 886 ratings.
Do Synth Modes or Tape It have ads?
Neither Synth Modes nor Tape It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synth Modes or Tape It?
Synth Modes ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tape It fortnightly. Most recently, Synth Modes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tape It on October 24, 2026.

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