Comparison

tapeRecorder vs BTS FX

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

Screenshots

tapeRecorder4 screens
BTS FX2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

tapeRecorder costs $0.99 and BTS FX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
tapeRecorder versus BTS FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertapeRecorderBTS FX
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniDmytro Kiro

Customer experience

tapeRecorder

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

BTS FX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

tapeRecorder

No in-app purchases

None

BTS FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tapeRecorder free?
tapeRecorder costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTS FX free?
BTS FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tapeRecorder or BTS FX?
BTS FX is rated higher. tapeRecorder averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BTS FX averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do tapeRecorder or BTS FX have ads?
Neither tapeRecorder nor BTS FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tapeRecorder or BTS FX?
tapeRecorder ships an update every 8 months, and BTS FX every 2 days. Most recently, tapeRecorder was updated on November 1, 2026 and BTS FX on November 3, 2026.

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