# DRM vs T.APE

The clearest difference is update cadence: DRM at every 7 months against T.APE's every 16 months. DRM also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DRM costs $1.99 and T.APE $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DRM against 5.0 for T.APE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DRM has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DRM ships an update every 7 months, T.APE every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DRM | T.APE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id6747094646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350) | [Paolo Giorgi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481916003) |

## What reviewers say

### DRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182)

This app emulates a vintage 1979 drum machine, offering a pure interface for creating beats on your device. It includes high-quality samples, preset patterns, and advanced audio features for music production.

**Highlights:** 8 original high-quality double-samples, 32 preset patterns, Selective instrument deletion modes, Full machine state auto-save, Background audio playback, Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support, Built-in audio and global effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### T.APE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id6747094646)

This app offers a retro-inspired multitrack recorder that mimics the feel of working with tape. It allows musicians to record up to four stereo tracks, layer ideas, and export projects with a vintage aesthetic and modern flexibility.

**Highlights:** 4-track stereo recording, Per-track volume, pan, solo & mute, Real-time tape-style playback, Drag-to-scrub functionality, Project title and notes, Timeline view with waveform editor, Loop-friendly layering

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DRM free?

DRM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is T.APE free?

T.APE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DRM or T.APE?

DRM and T.APE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DRM or T.APE have ads?

Neither DRM nor T.APE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DRM or T.APE?

DRM ships an update every 7 months, and T.APE every 16 months. Most recently, DRM was updated on October 13, 2026 and T.APE on October 20, 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.*