# AUFX vs TAPESCAM

The clearest difference is update cadence: TAPESCAM at every 2 days against AUFX's every 2 months. TAPESCAM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). AUFX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

AUFX costs $4.99 and TAPESCAM $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TAPESCAM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of AUFX's written reviews are positive against 100% of TAPESCAM's.

AUFX ships an update every 2 months, TAPESCAM every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AUFX | TAPESCAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aufxspace/id665650685/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapescam/id6755081319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kymatica AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/522046659) | [Charles Vestal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825037198) |

## What reviewers say

### AUFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aufxspace/id665650685)

This app offers a high-quality, real-time reverb audio effect with a 32-bit DSP engine. It allows for extensive parameter tweaking to create a vast range of sounds, from small rooms to infinite spaces. The app supports hardware input/output and can process audio from other apps via Inter-App Audio or Audiobus.

**Highlights:** High quality 32-bit DSP engine, Extensive parameter tweaking, Built-in resonant filters, Process hardware input/output, Inter-App Audio and Audiobus support, Save, load, and share presets, MIDI controllable

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent reverb quality
- 🎶 Professional sound quality
- 🚀 High performance, low CPU
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Versatile and tweakable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 IAA only, no AUv3 support
- ⏳ Latency issues reported
- 💰 Some users feel it's expensive for IAA only
- 🤔 Confusing naming (AUFX vs. AUv3 support)

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work on iPhone 7
- New version crashes when loading presets

**Requested features**

- AUv3 support
- More tutorial content
- Improved bundle pricing


### TAPESCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapescam/id6755081319)

Simulate the warm, imperfect sound of analog tape machines. Add drive, color, and tape-like artifacts like dropouts and wow/flutter to your audio projects. Offers granular control over saturation, hiss, and tape wear.

**Highlights:** Dual gain stages with randomized dropouts, Wow/flutter motion control, Controllable hiss and tape wear, Drive + Color blending, Tone tilt and shelving EQs, Tape Speed presets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AUFX free?

AUFX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TAPESCAM free?

TAPESCAM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AUFX or TAPESCAM?

TAPESCAM is rated higher. AUFX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TAPESCAM averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do AUFX or TAPESCAM have ads?

Neither AUFX nor TAPESCAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AUFX or TAPESCAM?

AUFX ships an update every 2 months, and TAPESCAM every 2 days. Most recently, AUFX was updated on October 22, 2026 and TAPESCAM on October 25, 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.*