Tape vs Galla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Galla
Discover art galleries, shows, and events happening near you with this app. Stay informed about openings, plan your visits, and easily share exhibitions with friends.
- Discover local galleries, shows, and events
- Map view of art happenings
- Follow galleries and build itineraries
- Receive push notifications for openings
- Share exhibitions and events with friends
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Art is everywhere. Galla helps you find it. Explore — Discover galleries, shows, and events happening near you, mapped and always up to date. Stay in the know — Follow galleries, build your itinerary, and get push notifications so you never miss an opening. Share — Send exhibitions and events to friends with just one click. hello@withgalla.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tape at none against Galla's shown. Galla's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tape against 5.0 for Galla. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 33 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tape | Galla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 380 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tape Project Inc. | Josephine Weidner |
Customer experience
Tape
Galla
Bugs and requests
Tape
Requested features
1 request- More updates and features
Galla
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tape
No in-app purchases
Galla
No in-app purchases
