# Mixtape Generator vs Tape Eater

The clearest difference is rating: Tape Eater at 4.8 against Mixtape Generator's 4.2. Tape Eater also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (670 vs 5). Mixtape Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tape Eater sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Mixtape Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape Eater holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Eater has 670 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mixtape Generator's written reviews are positive against 87% of Tape Eater's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixtape Generator | Tape Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixtape-generator/id1483353179/reviews) | **[4.8 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **670** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dito Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076141818) | [Mark Serrano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536182567) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixtape Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixtape-generator/id1483353179)

Create personalized digital mixtapes using Apple Music. Add images and messages to each song to express your feelings. Share your heartfelt creations with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Create digital mixtapes, Use Apple Music library, Attach images to songs, Add messages to songs, Share with loved ones

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tape Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565)

This app is an offline music player that allows you to import, organize, and play various audio and video file formats without needing an internet connection. It simplifies downloading and sharing mixtapes from popular sources and offers advanced features for music organization and playback.

**Highlights:** Offline playback, Import mixtapes from popular sources, Organize music files, Share mixtapes with friends, Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MP3 tag editing, Video playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| No Ads Ever | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎶 Great for mixtapes and unreleased music
- 🎵 Nostalgic feel for old mixtapes
- 🚀 Fast and efficient for music playback
- 📂 Organizes playlists and music well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 No local storage option
- 💸 Subscription-based model criticized
- 📢 Frequent ads mentioned
- ⏳ Lags and slow performance
- ⏭️ No auto-advance to next track

**Reported bugs**

- App lags when used
- App does not automatically move to the next track
- App only plays ads
- App takes multiple attempts to open an MP3
- App lags and is slow

**Requested features**

- Add local storage for the app
- Implement auto-advance to the next track
- Add basic playback controls like fast forward
- Improve accessibility features, especially for visually impaired users (e.g., visible play button)
- Add a sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixtape Generator free?

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

### Is Tape Eater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mixtape Generator or Tape Eater?

Tape Eater is rated higher. Mixtape Generator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tape Eater averages 4.8 from 670 ratings.

### Do Mixtape Generator or Tape Eater have ads?

Tape Eater shows ads; Mixtape Generator does not.

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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.*