LIFY+ vs Tape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LIFY+
Rent portable chargers conveniently from stations located throughout the city. Simply scan a QR code to get a charger and return it to any station when done. This service aims to alleviate the stress of a dead phone battery.
- Portable charger rental
- Widespread station distribution
- Easy QR code scanning
- Return at any station
- Reduces phone battery anxiety
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Lify is a modern device that brings convenience to people by offering portable charger rental service. The massive distribution of our devices enable customers to take and return it anywhere anytime. Our goal is to lower social anxiety caused by dead cell phones. When you sign up on Lify, the map will take you to the closest Lify station near you. By scanning the QR code provided at the power stations, you will get a portable charger that pops out. When finish using, you can return the device at any Lify station around you. Warm tip: using GPS for a long time in the system may significantly reduce battery life
Tape
Discover curated events, shows, and cultural experiences in NYC and LA. Join existing groups with a code or apply to the waitlist for access to exclusive happenings.
- Curated event listings
- Shows and concerts
- Cultural happenings
- Access via invitation code
- Waitlist for new members
- NYC and Los Angeles focus
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Access curated events, shows and things to do in culture in NYC & LA. You can join with a code or if you know another member. Otherwise sign up for the waitlist as we review weekly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tape at 5.0 against LIFY+'s 3.2. Tape also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). LIFY+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of LIFY+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Tape's.
LIFY+ ships an update monthly, Tape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIFY+ | Tape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (60 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 379 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ZIHAO LIU | Tape Project Inc. |
Customer experience
LIFY+
Tape
In-app purchases
LIFY+
No in-app purchases
Tape
No in-app purchases
