Comparison

TapeDeck vs ArchiPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TapeDeck

Travel back in time to experience music from any date and genre. This app simulates live radio with real chart data, allowing you to preview songs on YouTube and save playlists to Apple Music.

Highlights
  • Select any date and genre
  • Simulated live radio experience
  • Auto-generated tracklists with timestamps
  • Built-in YouTube player for previews
  • One-tap Apple Music playlist creation
Features
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Remember the radio you grew up with. TapeDeck Time Machine lets you time-travel through music. Pick any date and genre, then generate a “live radio” simulation from real chart data. Preview instantly on YouTube and (optionally) save the playlist to your Apple Music library. What you can do: Pick a date & genre and “tune in” to that week’s hits See an auto-generated tracklist with timestamps & chart ranks Play a continuous mix with the built-in YouTube player Create a matching Apple Music playlist in one tap* *Requires an active Apple Music subscription for playlist creation. Why you’ll love it: Choose a date (e.g., your graduation day) and genre (Hot 100, Alternative, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B/Hip-Hop, Dance/Electronic) Simulated radio: no repeats for a set time, realistic rotations One-tap YouTube playlist creation to watch in the YouTube app Apple Music export: sign in once, then save your playlist to your library Fast, lightweight, privacy-friendly—no TimeDeck account required How it works: TapeDeck pulls historical chart data and simulates real rotation rules (no repeats too soon, smart spacing of big hits). When you connect Apple Music, we securely request a user token through Apple’s official MusicKit flow and create a playlist in your library—no accounts or passwords stored. Privacy We only request Apple Music access when you choose to export a playlist. Basic anonymous analytics help us improve the app. See our full policy at tapedecktimemachine.com/privacy. Support Questions or ideas? tapedecktimemachine.com/support Playback uses the official YouTube embed and Apple Music APIs Notes Apple Music playlist creation requires an Apple Music subscription and regional availability. YouTube playback availability may vary by video rights in your region.

About

ArchiPlay

Features
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ArchiPlay is a calm, elegant audio player for exploring public‑domain music and vintage recordings from the Internet Archive. No ads. No accounts. Just timeless audio, beautifully presented. Discover millions of tracks, albums, classic audio, old radio shows, live performances, historical speeches, and rare recordings—all openly accessible on archive.org and brought to life through a smooth, native iOS experience. • A simple, focused listening experience Stream public‑domain audio with a clean interface designed for clarity and ease. • Explore the Internet Archive Search collections, genres, and recordings from one of the world’s largest open libraries. • Save your favorites Keep the recordings you love just a tap away. • Sleep timer Perfect for late‑night listening. • Fast and lightweight Instant playback, responsive controls, and a distraction‑free design. • Privacy‑first No login. No ads. Nothing personal is collected or shared.

Screenshots

TapeDeck4 screens
ArchiPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ArchiPlay at 15.1 against TapeDeck's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TapeDeck versus ArchiPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapeDeckArchiPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnthony KlemmSuresh Babu Dhanaraj

In-app purchases

None

TapeDeck

No in-app purchases

None

ArchiPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapeDeck free?
TapeDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArchiPlay free?
ArchiPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapeDeck or ArchiPlay have ads?
Neither TapeDeck nor ArchiPlay shows ads.

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