# Tape vs Audio Tape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tape at 82% against Audio Tape's 13%. Tape also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (259 vs 5). Audio Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tape costs $1.99 and Audio Tape $0.99 up front. Tape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Audio Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape has 259 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Tape's written reviews are positive against 13% of Audio Tape's.

Tape ships an update every 7 months, Audio Tape every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape | Audio Tape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-tape/id597240261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) | [Giuseppe Cigala](https://appshunter.io/developer/337940988) |

## 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


### Audio Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-tape/id597240261)

Experience a nostalgic 80's cassette player with realistic tape rotation and customizable looks. Load your favorite playlists and control playback with intuitive buttons, VU meters, and an LCD time counter.

**Highlights:** Realistic tape rotation, 20 customizable tape looks, Playlist loading, Full playback controls, VU meters, Shuffle and repeat functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape free?

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

### Is Audio Tape free?

Audio Tape costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tape or Audio Tape?

Tape is rated higher. Tape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Audio Tape averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tape or Audio Tape have ads?

Neither Tape nor Audio Tape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape or Audio Tape?

Tape ships an update every 7 months, and Audio Tape every 3 months. Most recently, Tape was updated on October 29, 2026 and Audio Tape on October 23, 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.*