# Tape vs MGP

The clearest difference is price: MGP at Free against Tape's $1.99. MGP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). Tape's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MGP is free to download; Tape costs $1.99 up front. Tape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MGP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MGP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape has 259 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of MGP's.

Tape ships an update every 7 months, MGP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape | MGP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgp-2-makk-guitar-processor/id6762602035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) | [MAKOTO INOMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842457652) |

## 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


### MGP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgp-2-makk-guitar-processor/id6762602035)

This app offers advanced guitar tone processing for live performance and production. It supports offline use with high-fidelity amp models and cabinet impulse responses. Capture ideas on mobile and refine them on desktop with a consistent sound.

**Highlights:** AUv3 plug-in workflow, Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Architecture 2 support, Dual NAM slots (Pedal + Amp), Cabinet IR simulator, Noise gate, Low-latency real-time processing, Preset workflow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MGP-2 Standard Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| MGP-2 Lifetime Standard | $19.99 | one-time |
| MGP-2 Standard Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape free?

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

### Is MGP free?

MGP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

MGP is rated higher. Tape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while MGP averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tape or MGP have ads?

Neither Tape nor MGP shows ads.

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

Tape ships an update every 7 months, and MGP every 4 days. Most recently, Tape was updated on October 29, 2026 and MGP on October 24, 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.*