Comparison

Tape vs Moonkie

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Curated event listings
  • Access to shows and culture
  • NYC and LA focus
  • Membership code entry
  • Waitlist sign-up
  • Discover hidden gems
Features
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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.

About

Moonkie

This program guides you to a healthier phone relationship over 100 days with daily practices, challenges, and habit building. It focuses on reclaiming attention without guilt or drastic measures, offering a supportive companion and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Daily morning and evening rituals
  • Detox challenges to reduce doomscrolling
  • Habit building for personal growth
  • Goal-oriented protocols (anxiety, focus, sleep)
  • Gradual attention tapering
  • Progress tracking with points and streaks
  • Journaling and reflection tools
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Monkie is a 100-day program that helps you build a mindful relationship with your phone. No bans, no guilt — step by step, through daily practice. Every day: • Morning and evening rituals — set the tone for your day • Detox challenges — less doomscrolling, more life • Habits — small actions that add up to who you are • Protocols — ready-made practices for your goal: anxiety, focus, sleep • Leaks — gently taper your attention "leaks" on a plan, not cold turkey How it works: • Points and streaks for what you complete — see progress every day • Chronicle — a journal of your path • "Pause on the path" — if you slip, the program doesn't wipe everything; it lets you climb back • Monkie — a companion that supports you, not scolds you Monkie+ (subscription): • Daily analysis of your day • Ask Monkie chat • Phase reports • Daily reflection Paid via the App Store, cancel anytime. Monkie isn't about "delete all your apps." It's about reclaiming your attention — calmly and for real. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://monkie.fit/privacy

Screenshots

Tape4 screens
Moonkie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tape at none against Moonkie's 2. Tape also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 1). Moonkie's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Moonkie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tape against 5.0 for Moonkie. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tape ships an update fortnightly, Moonkie every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tape versus Moonkie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapeMoonkie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (61 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTape Project Inc.Roman Kozyris

Customer experience

Tape

All ratings61 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Moonkie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tape

Requested features

1 request
  • More updates and features

Moonkie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tape

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Moonkie

Subscriptions2
  • Monkie+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monkie+ Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Tape free?
Tape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonkie free?
Moonkie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tape or Moonkie?
Tape and Moonkie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 61 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Tape or Moonkie have ads?
Neither Tape nor Moonkie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tape or Moonkie?
Tape ships an update fortnightly, and Moonkie every 5 days. Most recently, Tape was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moonkie on October 31, 2026.

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