# Tape2 vs Moon Echo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Echo at none against Tape2's 18. Moon Echo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tape2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Moon Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Moon Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tape2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Moon Echo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape2 | Moon Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Rutkowskij](https://appshunter.io/developer/518370415) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape2/id6446626855)

Relive the nostalgia of 80s cassette players with this music app. It emulates a vintage cassette player, displaying animated tapes while playing your songs from the Apple Music app. Enjoy simple touch and swipe controls for an immersive retro experience.

**Highlights:** Cassette player emulator, Plays music from Apple Music app, Animated cassette display, Simple touch and swipe controls, Retro 80s aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cassette 2 | Free | one-time |
| cassette 6 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 18 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 21 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 30 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 34 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 29 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 28 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 33 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 32 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 36 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 35 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 13 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 15 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 5 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cassette 3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| All Cassettes | $4.99 | one-time |


### Moon Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104)

This free music app simulates echoes using the moon as a radio wave reflector. It creates unique, lively, and lo-fi effects modulated by celestial movements, offering a playful tool for both musicians and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Moon-based echo simulation, Lo-fi musical effect, Celestial modulation, Space education tool, AUv3 and Standalone support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape2 free?

Tape2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Moon Echo free?

Moon Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tape2 or Moon Echo?

Moon Echo is rated higher. Tape2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Moon Echo averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Tape2 or Moon Echo have ads?

Neither Tape2 nor Moon Echo shows ads.

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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.*