# Tape Eater vs Auracle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auracle at none against Tape Eater's 4. Auracle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Tape Eater's advantage is ratings volume (670 vs 3). On price, rating 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. Auracle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Auracle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Eater has 670 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Auracle's.

Tape Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, Auracle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Eater | Auracle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-eater-mixtape-player/id1536182565/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auracle-media-multiverse/id6783452668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **670** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mark Serrano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536182567) | [Andrew Frame](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783452670) |

## 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


### Auracle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auracle-media-multiverse/id6783452668)

Rate and track your favorite music, films, TV shows, anime, and video games. Discover new obsessions with community charts and personalized recommendations. Engage in daily music games and build a comprehensive taste profile.

**Highlights:** Rate music, film, TV, anime, and games, Personalized taste profile, Daily music guessing games (Heardle, Immaculate Grid), Community charts and recommendations, Collaborative lists, Shareable taste cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape Eater free?

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

### Is Auracle free?

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

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

Auracle is rated higher. Tape Eater averages 4.8 out of 5 from 670 ratings, while Auracle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tape Eater or Auracle have ads?

Tape Eater shows ads; Auracle does not.

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

Tape Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, and Auracle every 2 days. Most recently, Tape Eater was updated on November 7, 2026 and Auracle on October 31, 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.*