# Tape vs WeDJ for iPhone

The clearest difference is price: WeDJ for iPhone at Free against Tape's $1.99. WeDJ for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 259). Tape's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 49%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WeDJ for iPhone is free to download; Tape costs $1.99 up front. Tape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and WeDJ for iPhone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeDJ for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeDJ for iPhone has 4.6K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Tape's written reviews are positive against 49% of WeDJ for iPhone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tape ships an update every 7 months, WeDJ for iPhone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape | WeDJ for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedj-for-iphone/id1152297079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 259 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) | [AlphaTheta Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/972553845) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208)

Relive the 80s with a virtual cassette player that emulates the feel of old-school music playback. Enjoy your iPhone music library with animated cassettes and intuitive touch controls. Choose from a variety of cassette designs for a nostalgic experience.

**Highlights:** Cassette player emulator, Plays music from Apple Music App, Animated cassette display, Large selection of cassette designs, Intuitive touch controls (play, pause, swipe), Pinch to zoom for original cassette size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Cassette Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cassette collection 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Authentic nostalgic cassette player design
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎵 Realistic animations with moving reels and playheads
- 💰 Free app with extensive cassette designs included
- 🎮 Interactive controls with swipe gestures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 App doesn't close properly with swipe gesture
- 🐛 Tape head animation reversed (plays down, pauses up)
- ❌ Limited to Apple Music only
- ❌ No local file playback support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using menus
- Freezes on iPhone iOS 14.4.2 and later
- Swipe-to-close doesn't stop playback
- Playhead and capstan roller animation reversed
- App closes unexpectedly for no reason

**Requested features**

- Save and switch between custom mixed tapes
- Playlist duration limits based on cassette type
- Clicking sounds for play/stop button presses
- Support for local MP3 and M4A files
- Screen sleep toggle while music plays


### WeDJ for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedj-for-iphone/id1152297079)

Mix music from streaming services and your device with this mobile DJ app. Utilize performance features like FX, EQ, and samplers to craft unique sounds. Connect compatible hardware for enhanced control and share your mixes.

**Highlights:** Mix music from streaming services, Performance FX and samplers, 3-band EQ and tempo control, Beat Sync and crossfader, Loop and hot cue points, Record and share mixes, Connect compatible DJ gear

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ECHO OUT MIX | $1.99 | one-time |
| ECHO SPIN MIX | $1.99 | one-time |
| NOISE SPIN MIX | $1.99 | one-time |
| NOISE ECHO MIX | $1.99 | one-time |
| NOISE ECHO CUT IN | $1.99 | one-time |
| ECHO OUT CUT IN | $1.99 | one-time |
| HOT CUE SYNC | $3.99 | one-time |
| ADVANCED AUTOMIX | $3.99 | one-time |
| TRANSITION FX PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| FULL PACK | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for beginners
- 💡 Excellent tutorial videos
- 🚀 Seamless controller integration
- 👍 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Disconnects from controller
- 🐛 Buggy with SoundCloud integration
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Glitchy split audio output

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during mixes
- Fails to load tracks from SoundCloud
- Doesn't recognize iTunes/Apple Music formats
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Inaccurate BPM analysis

**Requested features**

- Add support for Spotify
- Allow importing own samples
- Add Camelot key display
- Improve search and playlist management
- Add option to disable touch-sensitive jog wheels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape free?

Tape costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is WeDJ for iPhone free?

WeDJ for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tape or WeDJ for iPhone?

WeDJ for iPhone is rated higher. Tape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while WeDJ for iPhone averages 4.6 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Tape or WeDJ for iPhone have ads?

Neither Tape nor WeDJ for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape or WeDJ for iPhone?

Tape ships an update every 7 months, and WeDJ for iPhone every 5 months. Most recently, Tape was updated on November 6, 2026 and WeDJ for iPhone on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*