# LateTape vs Mak Custom Sample Pad

The clearest difference is rating: LateTape at 5.0 against Mak Custom Sample Pad's 3.0. LateTape also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 2). Mak Custom Sample Pad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LateTape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LateTape has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | LateTape | Mak Custom Sample Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latetape/id6749920290/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mak-custom-sample-pad/id6752385765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radii Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832856981) | [MÄK AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839182975) |

## What reviewers say

### LateTape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latetape/id6749920290)

This app offers a lo-fi looping and scratching experience for quick sound capture and playful exploration. It provides instant audiovisual feedback, allowing users to record, loop, and manipulate sound with a tactile tape feel. Designed for intuitive use, it focuses on fun and creative sound manipulation without complex menus.

**Highlights:** One-touch capture: record, play, loop, Visual sound feedback (oscilloscope, color mapping), Interactive tape scratching, Adjustable playback speed, Menu-free, intuitive interface, AUv3 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mak Custom Sample Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mak-custom-sample-pad/id6752385765)

Create custom soundboards with 8 programmable pads. Load audio files or record directly, then loop, trigger rapidly, and play up to 8 sounds simultaneously. Ideal for live performances, presentations, or creative audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** 8 programmable sample pads, Load audio files, Record audio directly, Loop sounds, Rapid fire triggering, Up to 8 sounds simultaneously, Volume control per pad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LateTape free?

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

### Is Mak Custom Sample Pad free?

Mak Custom Sample Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LateTape or Mak Custom Sample Pad?

LateTape is rated higher. LateTape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Mak Custom Sample Pad averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LateTape or Mak Custom Sample Pad have ads?

Neither LateTape nor Mak Custom Sample Pad 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.*