# Tape vs SilentBonusTrack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tape at 82% against SilentBonusTrack's 0%. Tape also leads on ratings volume (259 vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). SilentBonusTrack's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tape costs $1.99 and SilentBonusTrack $2.99 up front. Tape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SilentBonusTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

SilentBonusTrack 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Tape's written reviews are positive against 0% of SilentBonusTrack'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, SilentBonusTrack every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape | SilentBonusTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id537766208/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silentbonustrack/id725815269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) | [Motonari Hibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386737172) |

## 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


### SilentBonusTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silentbonustrack/id725815269)

Relive the nostalgic experience of listening to music on cassette tapes. This app simulates the physical characteristics of tape players, including reel movement, tape wrapping, and operational sounds. Organize your music library with cassette-style index cards and enjoy a unique way to play your albums.

**Highlights:** Cassette tape reel animation, Tape wrapping and end animation, Player with counter and auto-reverse, Cassette index card song list, Album title lettering, Random album selection

**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 SilentBonusTrack free?

SilentBonusTrack costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

SilentBonusTrack is rated higher. Tape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while SilentBonusTrack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tape or SilentBonusTrack have ads?

Neither Tape nor SilentBonusTrack shows ads.

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

Tape ships an update every 7 months, and SilentBonusTrack every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tape was updated on October 24, 2026 and SilentBonusTrack on October 21, 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.*