# Tape Eater vs Scrybe

The clearest difference is rating: Tape Eater at 4.8 against Scrybe's 4.3. Tape Eater also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 68%) and ratings volume (624 vs 82). Scrybe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Scrybe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tape Eater holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Eater has 624 ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Tape Eater's written reviews are positive against 68% of Scrybe's.

Tape Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, Scrybe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Eater | Scrybe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565/reviews)** | [4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrybe/id1572910935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **624** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mark Serrano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536182567) | [Scrybe Streaming LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570959342) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Scrybe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrybe/id1572910935)

This app offers a vast library of free music and podcasts uploaded by creators. Listeners can enjoy content for free or subscribe to favorite artists for a low monthly fee. Creators benefit from a unique model that pays them more while fans pay less.

**Highlights:** Ad-free streaming, Free music and podcast catalog, Creator subscription model, Low fan subscription fees, Creators paid more, Content distribution for creators

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly money pack 1 for $.99 | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly money pack 2 for $1.99 | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pack 4 | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly money pack 3 for $2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly money pack 4 for $4.99 | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pack 3 | $4.99 | per month |
| Scrybe Monthly 2 | $7.99 | per month |
| Scrybe Monthly 1 | $12.99 | per month |
| Add money pack 1 for $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add money pack 2 for $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Add money pack 3 for $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ❤️ Supports artists directly
- 💡 Innovative artist compensation
- ✨ Beautiful UI design
- 💰 Affordable subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Limited artist selection
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 💸 High data consumption
- ⚠️ Predatory service
- 🚫 Content removed after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Songs only play 30-second preview after purchase
- Cannot cancel subscription
- App used excessive data
- Deducts money without providing service
- Removed purchased songs and wallet funds

**Requested features**

- Add more artists
- Improve UI/UX
- Direct downloads in high quality
- Reach out to influencers for promotion
- Add XXXTentacion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape Eater free?

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

### Is Scrybe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tape Eater or Scrybe?

Tape Eater is rated higher. Tape Eater averages 4.8 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Scrybe averages 4.3 from 82 ratings.

### Do Tape Eater or Scrybe have ads?

Tape Eater shows ads; Scrybe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tape Eater or Scrybe?

Tape Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scrybe every 2 days. Most recently, Tape Eater was updated on October 25, 2026 and Scrybe on October 21, 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.*