Comparison

tapeRecorder vs Audio Type Converter

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

Head to head
About

tapeRecorder

This app transforms your device into a vintage-style audio recorder and music player. It allows for unlimited recordings and playback of your music library, with features like tape rewind and animation for an authentic retro experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio recordings
  • Music playback from iTunes library
  • Karaoke recording feature
  • Retro tape rewind and fast forward
  • Animated tape reel simulation
  • iTunes File Sharing for backup
Features
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“tapeRecorder" turns your device into an "OLD STYLE" tape recorder / music player. Useful for: - Record interviews, lectures at the university, audio notes, live music performances - Play music stored in your iTunes music library The software allows: - To make an infinite number of recordings, each with an endless recording time (professional type - using the device's microphone) - Saves an infinite number of recordings (subject to availability of physical memory on the device) - Automatically assigns the current date and time for the title of the recorded audio file (automatic historical archive recording) - At any time you can load and listen the Your personal recordings - Using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" all the recordings can be transferred from device to PC or MAC (RECORDING BACKUP) - Using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" all the recordings can be transferred from the MAC / PC to the device - Allows to load songs directly from the music library of the device, for listening (MUSIC PLAYER feature for iTunes music library) - Parallel listening and recording 1) Import music from your iTunes library 2) Press REC 3) Press PLAY 4) Sing over the music playing RESULTS: music + voice will be recorded on a new audio file (KARAOKE RECORDING feature) and stored in the archive of tapeRecorder (These steps can be repeated several times to create such choirs or double voices) - FF and REW tape, slow and fast (pressing FF and REW buttons the tape is rewinded or fast forwarded like in the old cassette recorder) - Animation for tape reel (simulates the old cassette player for REC, PLAY, FF, fast FF, REW, fast REW) - Volume control - Slider control to modify the song playback position (like in the default device player) - Controls, status display, playback time, level meter (for PLAY and REC), audio clipping leds (for PLAY and REC) - “OLD STYLE" tape recorder design

About

Audio Type Converter

Easily convert audio files to various popular formats like MP3, WAV, and M4a. Select audio from your files or music library, choose a target format, and convert with a single tap. Share converted files via AirDrop, email, or other apps.

Highlights
  • Supports MP3, WAV, M4a, CAF, 3GPP, AIFF conversion
  • Select files from Files app or Music library
  • Simple one-tap conversion process
  • Share converted files via AirDrop, email, and other apps
  • Save converted files to Files and Notes
Features
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Convert audio format to MP3,WAV,M4a,CAF,3GPP and AIFF. The application supports selecting the files from the files application or from the music library.The application is easy to use. Just select an audio/song/music and select a format to which you wish it to be converted to. After this, press on the Convert button to convert the audio to the desired format. After conversion, the converted video could be shared using AirDrop, email, saved to files, saved to Notes and shared using external applications like WhatsApp as well. Below are the supported audio types for conversion : - MP3 - WAV - M4a - CAF - 3GPP - AIFF

Screenshots

tapeRecorder4 screens
Audio Type Converter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audio Type Converter at 100% against tapeRecorder's 29%. tapeRecorder's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 36 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

tapeRecorder costs $0.99 and Audio Type Converter $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tapeRecorder ships an update every 8 months, Audio Type Converter every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
tapeRecorder versus Audio Type Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertapeRecorderAudio Type Converter
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniNikhil Anshuman

Customer experience

tapeRecorder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Audio Type Converter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

tapeRecorder

No in-app purchases

None

Audio Type Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tapeRecorder free?
tapeRecorder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Type Converter free?
Audio Type Converter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do tapeRecorder or Audio Type Converter have ads?
Neither tapeRecorder nor Audio Type Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tapeRecorder or Audio Type Converter?
tapeRecorder ships an update every 8 months, and Audio Type Converter every 36 months. Most recently, tapeRecorder was updated on October 27, 2026 and Audio Type Converter on October 16, 2026.

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