# Tape vs Crib NYC

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tape at 61 against Crib NYC's 1. Crib NYC's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Crib NYC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tape ships an update fortnightly, Crib NYC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape | Crib NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-experiences/id1607146799/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crib-nyc/id6773142744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 380 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tape Project Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607146801) | [Hemanth Jayaraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845497191) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-experiences/id1607146799)

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.

**Highlights:** Curated event listings, Shows and concerts, Cultural happenings, Access via invitation code, Waitlist for new members, NYC and Los Angeles focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent curation of events
- 💎 Discovering hidden gems
- 🎟️ Access to free tickets/experiences
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💖 Great for social events/dates

**Requested features**

- More updates and features


### Crib NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crib-nyc/id6773142744)

This platform connects renters with trusted individuals who can visit apartments on their behalf. Save time by receiving detailed video tours and reports without physically visiting properties. Ideal for those relocating, with busy schedules, or seeking to optimize their apartment search.

**Highlights:** Connect renters with viewers, Remote apartment viewings, Video tours and reports, Renters post requirements, Viewers set own rates, Build viewer reputation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape free?

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

### Is Crib NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tape or Crib NYC?

Tape and Crib NYC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 61 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tape or Crib NYC have ads?

Neither Tape nor Crib NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape or Crib NYC?

Tape ships an update fortnightly, and Crib NYC every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tape was updated on October 27, 2026 and Crib NYC on October 22, 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.*