tapeRecorder vs MicSwap MultiTrack Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
“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
MicSwap MultiTrack Pro
Record, mix, and master podcasts and music with a portable studio. Apply diverse microphone emulations, reverb, and pan settings to individual tracks for professional sound. Collaborate remotely and export projects in multiple formats.
- Multitrack recording
- 20 microphone emulations
- Per-track reverb and panning
- Remote collaboration
- Multiple export formats
- Live monitoring
Read full descriptionHide full description
MicSwap MultiTrack is the ultimate recording app to bring your podcasts and music to life. Easy to use and boasting an intuitive design, it's like having a powerful recording studio in your pocket. Text or email your projects to friends and have them collaborate remotely! **Mic Modeling:** Transform your recordings with an impressive array of meticulously crafted microphone models. Breathe life into your voice and instruments, from the vintage warmth of classics to the precision of modern studio marvels. Because you can assign different mic sounds, pan and reverb on each track, you'll get great separation between each instrument or voice making a standout recording. Mix down your project and send it directly to AudioMaster for instant audio mastering. HOW IT WORKS: • Record a track with the built-in mic or an external mic or audio interface. • Import backing tracks or beats and record on top of them. • Adjust the input gain for each new recording to get a clean sound. • Give each track its own microphone sound, reverb, delay volume and pan. • Mix down all tracks into a stereo or mono audio file. • Save or Share the recording directly from your device. • Record in Wav or M4a format. • Create Reels or Static Videos • Export as Many File Formats FEATURES • Record with different microphone emulations for different sounds • Change the sound of pre-existing audio • Adjust the gain (input) of any microphone • Add reverb, change mics, pan or volume of each track • Enable / disable live monitoring • AudioCopy enabled • Descriptions of each mic & studio (tap on each mic) • Share your recordings anywhere 20 MICROPHONES MODELED • Shure SM7b (Podcasting) • Rode NTG3 (Boom Mic) • Shure SM58 • RCA 77 • Sony Lavalier • Cos Lavalier • SmartLav • Audio-Technica AT8024 • Megaphone • Amperite SR80 • Neumann U47 • Neumann U87 • Neumann KM140 • Neumann CMV563 • AKG 414 • AKG C12VR • Royer Ribbon R121 • Old Timey Radio Mic • Ribbon Fathead 1 • Ribbon Fathead 2 Also by Future Moments: Video Audio Splitter MS Remix Remix the Audio of Your Video MicSwap Remix AI Audio Stem Separator Crystal Audio AI Audio Cleanup Magic MAIVE Ai Video Generator VideoVerb Add reverb to your videos Hear Boost Get super hearing & recording powers MicSwap Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap MultiTrack Multitrack mic modeler & recorder MicSwap Video Edit video audio with mic models & fx MicSwap Camera The best sounding video camera AudioFix Denoise & clean the sound of your video VideoMaster Instant audio post-production for videos AudioVerb Add reverb & delay to your audio AudioMaster Audio mastering for podcasts & music Volume Booster Easily boost the sound of your audio or video Use for Podcasting, Music Creation, Voiceover, Memos, Ideas, Songwriting, Singing, Karaoke, etc MicSwap MultiTrack is a highly intuitive tool that simulates a real studio environment. It's a mic locker and recording studio in your pocket. Record and filter new or pre-existing audio. Serious audio engineers, musicians, recording hobbyists, podcasters etc, come give it a try! For an optimal audio experience, please use headphones. SHARE & SYNC iCloud, Facebook, SoundCloud, Twitter, SMS, Email, Dropbox, Google Drive, Airdrop etc… Terms of Use: https://future-moments.com/termsandprivacy Privacy Policy https://future-moments.com/termsandprivacy#privacy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MicSwap MultiTrack Pro at 100% against tapeRecorder's 29%. MicSwap MultiTrack Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). tapeRecorder's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $99.99) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). 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
tapeRecorder costs $0.99 and MicSwap MultiTrack Pro $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MicSwap MultiTrack Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MicSwap MultiTrack Pro has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of tapeRecorder's written reviews are positive against 100% of MicSwap MultiTrack Pro's.
tapeRecorder ships an update every 8 months, MicSwap MultiTrack Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tapeRecorder | MicSwap MultiTrack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $99.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Future Moments |
Customer experience
tapeRecorder
MicSwap MultiTrack Pro
In-app purchases
tapeRecorder
No in-app purchases
MicSwap MultiTrack Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is tapeRecorder free?
Is MicSwap MultiTrack Pro free?
Which has better reviews, tapeRecorder or MicSwap MultiTrack Pro?
Do tapeRecorder or MicSwap MultiTrack Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, tapeRecorder or MicSwap MultiTrack Pro?
Other comparisons















