Comparison

Bach Cello Suites vs TapeDeck

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

Head to head
About

Bach Cello Suites

Experience classical music with synchronized sheet music. Listen to high-quality recordings of Bach's Cello Suites while following along with the score as it flows in perfect timing. Features iconic performances and detailed track information.

Highlights
  • Synchronized sheet music and audio
  • High-quality classic recordings
  • Detailed track and movement information
  • Flowing score visualization
  • Includes all six Bach Cello Suites
Features
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Historic Recording with Flowing Sheet Music SyncScore provides a new way of enjoying classic compositions. You can listen to the music with the score flows in a synchronized timing. Carefully hand-picked, high quality classic recordings. Album Information Bach Cello Suites BWV 1007 ~ BWV 1012 Artist: Pablo Casals 36 tracks 2 hours 10 minutes Track Information Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007 Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010 Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 Each suite has six movements I. Prelude II. Allemande III. Courante IV. Sarabande V. Galanteries – (Minuets for Suites 1 and 2, Bourrées for 3 and 4, Gavottes for 5 and 6) VI. Gigue

About

TapeDeck

Travel back in time to experience music from any date and genre. This app simulates live radio with real chart data, allowing you to preview songs on YouTube and save playlists to Apple Music.

Highlights
  • Select any date and genre
  • Simulated live radio experience
  • Auto-generated tracklists with timestamps
  • Built-in YouTube player for previews
  • One-tap Apple Music playlist creation
Features
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Remember the radio you grew up with. TapeDeck Time Machine lets you time-travel through music. Pick any date and genre, then generate a “live radio” simulation from real chart data. Preview instantly on YouTube and (optionally) save the playlist to your Apple Music library. What you can do: Pick a date & genre and “tune in” to that week’s hits See an auto-generated tracklist with timestamps & chart ranks Play a continuous mix with the built-in YouTube player Create a matching Apple Music playlist in one tap* *Requires an active Apple Music subscription for playlist creation. Why you’ll love it: Choose a date (e.g., your graduation day) and genre (Hot 100, Alternative, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B/Hip-Hop, Dance/Electronic) Simulated radio: no repeats for a set time, realistic rotations One-tap YouTube playlist creation to watch in the YouTube app Apple Music export: sign in once, then save your playlist to your library Fast, lightweight, privacy-friendly—no TimeDeck account required How it works: TapeDeck pulls historical chart data and simulates real rotation rules (no repeats too soon, smart spacing of big hits). When you connect Apple Music, we securely request a user token through Apple’s official MusicKit flow and create a playlist in your library—no accounts or passwords stored. Privacy We only request Apple Music access when you choose to export a playlist. Basic anonymous analytics help us improve the app. See our full policy at tapedecktimemachine.com/privacy. Support Questions or ideas? tapedecktimemachine.com/support Playback uses the official YouTube embed and Apple Music APIs Notes Apple Music playlist creation requires an Apple Music subscription and regional availability. YouTube playback availability may vary by video rights in your region.

Screenshots

Bach Cello Suites4 screens
TapeDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TapeDeck at Free against Bach Cello Suites's $5.99. TapeDeck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

TapeDeck is free to download; Bach Cello Suites costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TapeDeck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bach Cello Suites's written reviews are positive against 100% of TapeDeck's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bach Cello Suites versus TapeDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBach Cello SuitesTapeDeck
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZininworks Inc.Anthony Klemm

Customer experience

Bach Cello Suites

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

TapeDeck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bach Cello Suites

No in-app purchases

None

TapeDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bach Cello Suites free?
Bach Cello Suites costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapeDeck free?
TapeDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bach Cello Suites or TapeDeck?
TapeDeck is rated higher. Bach Cello Suites averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TapeDeck averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bach Cello Suites or TapeDeck have ads?
Neither Bach Cello Suites nor TapeDeck shows ads.

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