Comparison

Tape It vs FX Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tape It

Capture, organize, and share music ideas with this professional audio recording studio app. It offers features like mixtape organization, studio-quality collaboration, and instant recording from your lock screen. Never lose a song idea again and focus on your music.

Highlights
  • Mixtape organization
  • Studio-quality collaboration
  • Instant recording from lock screen
  • Photo integration for notes
  • Secure cloud backup
  • DAW integration
  • Lossless audio quality
Features
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The professional songwriting & recording studio app that helps musicians capture, organize & share music ideas. We are musicians who created the app we always wanted - straightforward, powerful, and built for how artists actually work. Join thousands of professional musicians who trust Tape It! Never lose song ideas, never waste time with songwriting hassles again. Focus on what really matters: your music. PACKED WITH FEATURES — ALL FREE, NO ADS Professional Mixtape Organization Group your song ideas, EP recordings, and instrument sessions into custom mixtapes. Find any recording instantly with smart organization built for musicians. Studio-Quality Collaboration Share and work on recordings with your bandmates, producer, or manager - all within the app. No more sending files back and forth through messages. Instant Recording from Lock Screen Capture ideas as fast as photographers capture moments - straight from your iPhone's lock screen. Never lose another song idea! Smart Photo Integration Save vocal notes, chord sheets, or synthesizer settings with photo attachments. Everything you need, right where you need it. Secure Cloud Backup Keep your recordings safe with EU-encrypted cloud storage. Save iCloud space while protecting thousands of your ideas. Professional DAW Integration Easily transfer files via AirDrop or drag&drop from Tape It's desktop client directly into your DAW. Turn ideas into production-ready tracks seamlessly! Smart Recording Notes Add chords, BPM, lyrics, or production ideas directly to your recordings. Full-Featured Audio Player Review your ideas anywhere - in your car, during workouts, or on your commute. Just like using your favorite music app! Intelligent Markers Mark specific parts during or after recording - perfect for jam sessions, song transitions, and music lessons. Time Paragraph Technology Navigate long recordings naturally with our innovative waveform view that wraps recordings into multiple lines that you can easily scroll through. Automatic Instrument Detection See what's in your recording before you hit play. Combined with photos and notes, you'll always know what you're listening to. TAPE IT PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Maximize your iPhone's recording capabilities: Professional Stereo Recording Combine multiple iPhone microphones for superior audio quality. Perfect for instrument recording, vocals, field recording, and podcasting. Lossless Audio Quality Get the highest possible mobile recording quality for professional results. External Audio Support Connect professional microphones and audio interfaces for next-level mobile recording. Non-destructive Editing Trim your recordings while keeping the original safe. Restore any edit at any time. MP3 and WAV Export Convert your audio files during export to make them work with any DAW - Ableton, Fruity Loops, ProTools, you name it. Support Independent Developers We're musicians building for musicians. No ads, no investors - just constant improvements for your needs. Tape It is 100% accessible for blind users. We understand music's importance to everyone. Questions? Contact us at support@tape.it Privacy policy: https://tape.it/privacy Terms of use: https://tape.it/eula

About

FX Remote

Control digital audio mixer effects remotely with a gig-ready interface. Features smart tap tempo, instant FX mutes, and a global kill switch for live sound engineers and musicians.

Highlights
  • Smart Tap Tempo for BPM sync
  • Instant FX Mutes
  • Global Kill Switch for effects
  • High-contrast, dark UI
  • Supports X32, XR18, M32 consoles
  • Adapts to iPhone and iPad
Features
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DISCLAIMER: FX Remote is an independent, third-party utility app developed by SR Nix Corp. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Behringer, Midas, Music Tribe, or any of their affiliates. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FX Remote is a professional, gig-ready utility app designed specifically for live sound engineers and musicians. Built to communicate seamlessly with X-series and M-series digital mixers, it provides a highly focused, high-contrast interface for managing your most critical effects on the fly. Whether you are mixing from the front of house or controlling your own monitor rig on stage, FX Remote ensures your delay and reverb trails are always perfectly timed and easily managed without menu-diving. Key Features: Smart Tap Tempo: A massive, easy-to-hit Tap Tempo button instantly calculates your BPM and syncs the delay time directly to your mixer's FX engine via OSC. Instant FX Mutes: Four dedicated, high-visibility buttons to toggle your FX returns on and off instantly. Global Kill Switch: A master "Kill All" toggle to instantly mute all effects between songs or during stage banter, and seamlessly restore them when the next song starts. Gig-Ready Interface: A dark, high-contrast industrial UI designed specifically to be readable in dark venues and outdoor stages without blinding the user. Universal Console Support: fully compatible with X32, XR18, XR16, XR12, M32 and MR18 series digital consoles. Universal Layout: Adapts beautifully to both iPhone and iPad, automatically adjusting for portrait or landscape orientations. Multiple band members can use the app simultaneously. Note: FX Remote requires a local Wi-Fi connection to the same network as your digital mixing console. Your device and the mixer must be connected to the same WIFI network. Make sure to allow the app local network access the first time you run it.

Screenshots

Tape It4 screens
FX Remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tape It at Free against FX Remote's $2.99. FX Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tape It is free to download; FX Remote costs $2.99 up front. Tape It sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. FX Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tape It ships an update fortnightly, FX Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tape It versus FX Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTape ItFX Remote
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (889 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings889 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTape It Music GmbHSr Nix Corp

Customer experience

Tape It

All ratings889 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.4%

FX Remote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tape It

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to sign in or create accounts
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Jittery scrolling and UI issues
  • Unreliable lock screen widget
  • Recordings stopping unexpectedly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume recordings
  • In-app audio editing tools
  • Improved organization and folder structure
  • Support for external audio interfaces
  • Metronome and looping functionality
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  • Video recording capabilities

FX Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tape It

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription$3.001 Month
  • Tape It Pro$5.001 Month
  • Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription2 variants$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$15.001 Year
  • Tape It Pro7 Days trial$22.491 Year
  • Tape It Pro$24.001 Year
  • Full version7 Days trial$30.001 Year
One-time1
  • Full version$100.00
None

FX Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tape It free?
Tape It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FX Remote free?
FX Remote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tape It or FX Remote have ads?
Neither Tape It nor FX Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tape It or FX Remote?
Tape It ships an update fortnightly, and FX Remote weekly. Most recently, Tape It was updated on November 3, 2026 and FX Remote on October 31, 2026.

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