# Party Jukebox vs Tape

The clearest difference is rating: Tape at 4.5 against Party Jukebox's 2.0. Tape also leads on ratings volume (259 vs 1) and review sentiment (82% vs 62%). Party Jukebox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Party Jukebox costs $0.99 and Tape $1.99 up front. Tape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Party Jukebox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Party Jukebox's written reviews are positive against 82% of Tape's.

Party Jukebox ships an update every 25 months, Tape every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Party Jukebox | Tape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-jukebox/id325615549/reviews) | **[4.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **259** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giebler Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/323796206) | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) |

## What reviewers say

### Party Jukebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-jukebox/id325615549)

This app transforms your device into a virtual jukebox, letting guests queue songs from your music library. Friends can request tunes, and the playlist shuffles them in. It features playback controls, song/artist display, and album art.

**Highlights:** Virtual jukebox experience, Guest song requests, Randomized playlist order, Playback controls (Play/Pause/Skip), Song title and artist display, Album artwork display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208)

Relive the 80s with a virtual cassette player that emulates the feel of old-school music playback. Enjoy your iPhone music library with animated cassettes and intuitive touch controls. Choose from a variety of cassette designs for a nostalgic experience.

**Highlights:** Cassette player emulator, Plays music from Apple Music App, Animated cassette display, Large selection of cassette designs, Intuitive touch controls (play, pause, swipe), Pinch to zoom for original cassette size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Cassette Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cassette collection 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Authentic nostalgic cassette player design
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Realistic animations with moving reels and playheads
- 💰 Free app with extensive cassette designs included
- 🎮 Interactive controls with swipe gestures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 App doesn't close properly with swipe gesture
- 🐛 Tape head animation reversed (plays down, pauses up)
- ❌ Limited to Apple Music only
- ❌ No local file playback support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using menus
- Freezes on iPhone iOS 14.4.2 and later
- Swipe-to-close doesn't stop playback
- Playhead and capstan roller animation reversed
- App closes unexpectedly for no reason

**Requested features**

- Save and switch between custom mixed tapes
- Playlist duration limits based on cassette type
- Clicking sounds for play/stop button presses
- Support for local MP3 and M4A files
- Screen sleep toggle while music plays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Party Jukebox free?

Party Jukebox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tape free?

Tape costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Party Jukebox or Tape?

Tape is rated higher. Party Jukebox averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tape averages 4.5 from 259 ratings.

### Do Party Jukebox or Tape have ads?

Neither Party Jukebox nor Tape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Party Jukebox or Tape?

Party Jukebox ships an update every 25 months, and Tape every 7 months. Most recently, Party Jukebox was updated on September 11, 2026 and Tape on September 28, 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.*