# Poly 2 vs Tape Cassette 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tape Cassette 2 at none against Poly 2's 1. Tape Cassette 2 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Poly 2's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (694 vs 43). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tape Cassette 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Poly 2 against 4.7 for Tape Cassette 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 694 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Poly 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tape Cassette 2's.

Poly 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Tape Cassette 2 every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poly 2 | Tape Cassette 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-2/id1477029326/reviews)** | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-cassette-2/id1507434173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **694** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Milton](https://appshunter.io/developer/581503621) | [Caelum Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463219587) |

## What reviewers say

### Poly 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-2/id1477029326)

This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

**Highlights:** Generative polyrhythm sequencing, Up to 8 simultaneous sounds, Sampler with envelopes and filters, Randomize capabilities, Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX, AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support, Import custom samples

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
- 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns
- 💻 Seamless integration with external hardware and software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
- 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with some third-party apps

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects


### Tape Cassette 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-cassette-2/id1507434173)

This audio plugin emulates the warm, noisy, and characteristic sound of vintage tape cassettes. It offers enhanced saturation, a new impulse response, and real sampled tape noise for a more authentic vintage audio experience. It can be used on entire tracks or individual channels for added texture and movement.

**Highlights:** Tape cassette emulation, Selectable Type 1 Cassette IR, Improved saturation algorithm, Real sampled tape noise, Adjustable saturation, filters, and noise, VU meters and oversampling, Stand-alone and AUv3 plugin

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poly 2 free?

Poly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tape Cassette 2 free?

Tape Cassette 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Poly 2 or Tape Cassette 2?

Poly 2 is rated higher. Poly 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Tape Cassette 2 averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Poly 2 or Tape Cassette 2 have ads?

Neither Poly 2 nor Tape Cassette 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poly 2 or Tape Cassette 2?

Poly 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tape Cassette 2 every 14 months. Most recently, Poly 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tape Cassette 2 on October 15, 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.*