# D0TS Echoplex vs tapeworm

The clearest difference is rating: tapeworm at 4.3 against D0TS Echoplex's 3.1. tapeworm also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). D0TS Echoplex's advantage is ratings volume (412 vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

tapeworm holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: D0TS Echoplex has 412 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of D0TS Echoplex's written reviews are positive against 71% of tapeworm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

D0TS Echoplex ships an update every 11 months, tapeworm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | D0TS Echoplex | tapeworm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d0ts-echoplex/id308598596/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapeworm/id6759563292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [Radii Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832856981) |

## What reviewers say

### D0TS Echoplex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d0ts-echoplex/id308598596)

Recreate the iconic "Echoplex" song by Nine Inch Nails with this music sequencer. Experience the same visuals and sounds used during live performances, allowing you to play the drum line on your device.

**Highlights:** Music sequencer, Recreate "Echoplex" song, Live performance tool, Authentic visuals and sounds, Drum line recreation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Sweet nostalgia
- 👍 Thank you for updating
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Fun to play around with
- 👍 Great app for any NIN fan

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Instruments not working
- 🐛 Lags like crazy
- 🐛 Terrible execution
- 🐛 Samples play twice
- 🐛 Out of sync

**Reported bugs**

- Guitar, bass, and vocals don't match up
- Vocals and other tracks don't sync with beat
- App crashes or stops working

**Requested features**

- Enable original sound samples and selection queues
- Add ability to change tempo
- Add more drum sounds and samples
- Add BPM display
- Add more songs and instruments


### tapeworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapeworm/id6759563292)

This music app offers a unique tape delay effect with a "wiggly, dirty" sound. Control delay time by stretching or flicking a virtual tapeworm, with options for manual or random adjustments. It includes analog-modeled saturation, compression, and amplifier stages for a rich audio experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive tape delay time control, Manual and free modes for delay, Analog-modeled tape saturation and compression, Overdrivable feedback, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Performative sound design elements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is D0TS Echoplex free?

D0TS Echoplex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tapeworm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, D0TS Echoplex or tapeworm?

tapeworm is rated higher. D0TS Echoplex averages 3.1 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while tapeworm averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do D0TS Echoplex or tapeworm have ads?

Neither D0TS Echoplex nor tapeworm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, D0TS Echoplex or tapeworm?

D0TS Echoplex ships an update every 11 months, and tapeworm every 2 weeks. Most recently, D0TS Echoplex was updated on September 20, 2026 and tapeworm on August 19, 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.*