Tape vs Popped Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tape
Discover curated cultural events, shows, and activities in NYC and LA. Join existing members with a code or sign up for the waitlist for weekly reviews.
- Curated event listings
- Access to shows and culture
- NYC and LA focus
- Membership code entry
- Waitlist sign-up
- Discover hidden gems
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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.
Popped Up
Discover the best pop-up events and freebies in NYC with curated lists and an interactive map. Get real-time intel on wait times and sold-out alerts, and connect with a community of fellow explorers.
- Curated pop-up lists
- Interactive event map
- Real-time wait times
- Sold out alerts
- Community event chats
- Photo sharing
- Add new pop-ups
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POP UPS WORTH GOING TO Our curated lists highlight the best of the best across NYC. Popped Up! ensures every stop is actually worth the trip. We’re currently 100% focused on NYC, with expansion to new cities coming soon. Join the community and find your next pop up :) DISCOVER EVERY DROP Find every pop up happening across NYC on one interactive map. From secret rooftop cafes to limited-edition fashion drops, Popped Up! keeps you in the loop with what’s trending right now. No more scrolling through social media to find where the action is—it’s all in one place. REAL-TIME INTEL Don't waste your afternoon standing in the wrong lines. Get live wait times and "sold out" alerts provided by the community on the ground. Know before you go if the exclusive matcha is out of stock or if the line is moving fast. JOIN THE SCENE Connect with the community through live event chats and shared photo albums. See the vibe before you arrive and chat with other attendees to coordinate your next city adventure. Don’t be that "Ugh, what’s the move?" person—see what everyone is talking about in real-time. SHARE THE DISCOVERY Spot something new on your walk? Easily add a new pop up to the map, upload your photos, and share the intel with your friends or the whole city. Help the community find the best hidden gems NYC has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Popped Up at 15.1 against Tape's 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 Popped Up. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 34 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 November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tape | Popped Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 380 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tape Project Inc. | Popped Up, Inc |
Customer experience
Tape
Popped Up
Bugs and requests
Tape
Requested features
1 request- More updates and features
Popped Up
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tape
No in-app purchases
Popped Up
No in-app purchases
