# Vinyls vs Tape2

The clearest difference is rating: Tape2 at 4.5 against Vinyls's 3.8. Tape2 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Vinyls's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vinyls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tape2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tape2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Vinyls's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tape2's.

Vinyls ships an update every 9 days, Tape2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vinyls | Tape2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyls-record-player/id1556054655/reviews) | **[4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelfolio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533949185) | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) |

## What reviewers say

### Vinyls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyls-record-player/id1556054655)

Experience your Apple Music library with a tactile, visual interface that mimics a physical vinyl record player. Enjoy the analog feel with real-time scrubbing, haptic feedback, and customizable album art displays. Rediscover your music with a nostalgic and interactive approach.

**Highlights:** Simulates vinyl record playback, Real-time scrubbing and haptic feedback, Full-size album art display, Customizable accent colors and app icons, Dark mode and vibrant background options, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vinyls Platinum (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Vinyls Platinum (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Vinyls Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and visually stunning design
- ✨ Impressive attention to detail in animations
- 🎵 Great Apple Music integration
- 😌 Nostalgic vinyl record experience
- 🎧 Well-designed minimal aesthetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization with sudden paywall
- 🔐 Subscription model for previously paid features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🎵 Apple Music only - no Spotify support
- 📱 Poor performance on iPad and Mac

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching songs
- Music playback stops after first song
- Turntable gets stuck or misaligned
- Tone arm positioning issues
- App fails to open or opens to black screen

**Requested features**

- Spotify integration
- YouTube Music support
- SoundCloud compatibility
- Amazon Music support
- Google Drive file access


### Tape2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855)

Relive the nostalgia of 80s cassette players with this music app. It emulates a vintage cassette player, displaying animated tapes while playing your songs from the Apple Music app. Enjoy simple touch and swipe controls for an immersive retro experience.

**Highlights:** Cassette player emulator, Plays music from Apple Music app, Animated cassette display, Simple touch and swipe controls, Retro 80s aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cassette 2 | Free | one-time |
| cassette 6 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 18 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 21 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 30 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 34 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 29 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 28 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 33 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 32 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 36 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 35 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 13 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 15 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 5 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| All Cassettes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vinyls free?

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

### Is Tape2 free?

Tape2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vinyls or Tape2?

Tape2 is rated higher. Vinyls averages 3.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Tape2 averages 4.5 from 52 ratings.

### Do Vinyls or Tape2 have ads?

Neither Vinyls nor Tape2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vinyls or Tape2?

Vinyls ships an update every 9 days, and Tape2 every 3 months. Most recently, Vinyls was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tape2 on October 27, 2026.

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