tapeRecorder vs BTS FX
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
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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
BTS FX
This audio effect plugin offers a versatile multi-effect suite for music production. It features a bitcrusher, distortion, reverb with a freeze function, and a limiter, all controllable within compatible DAWs.
- Bitcrusher with adjustable rate and bit
- Distortion module with various algorithms
- Reverb module with freeze function
- Brick-wall limiter
- Oversampling module (2x, 4x, 8x)
- Stereo/Mode processing
- Parameter randomizer
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BTS FX emerges as a dynamic multi-effect plugin, incorporating a diverse set of modules. Available on as Auv3 audio effect or can be loaded in IAA. App requires compatible Auv3 or IAA host (DAW) to load an effect. Among its Main features are: Pre/Post Moog Ladder Filter Bitcrusher with adjustable Rate and Bit controls Distinctive Distortion Module offering various reshaping algorithms. The plugin boasts a lush Reverb Module with a unique Freeze function , complemented by a Brick-wall Limiter Module and convenient Input/Output Gain adjustments. Additionally the Oversampling module provides 2x, 4x, and 8x factors, featuring both polyphase allpass IIR and FIR versions with latency compensation. Further enhancing its capabilities, BTS includes Stereo/Mode processing and a Parameter Randomiser for added creative exploration. Preset Manager, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BTS FX at 5.0 against tapeRecorder's 2.3. BTS FX also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). tapeRecorder's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 BTS FX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BTS FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
tapeRecorder ships an update every 8 months, BTS FX every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tapeRecorder | BTS FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Dmytro Kiro |
Customer experience
tapeRecorder
BTS FX
In-app purchases
tapeRecorder
No in-app purchases
BTS FX
No in-app purchases







