# Altered Player vs TAPE 16

The clearest difference is rating: Altered Player at 5.0 against TAPE 16's 4.3. Altered Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). TAPE 16's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TAPE 16 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Altered Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Altered Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TAPE 16 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Altered Player ships an update every 6 weeks, TAPE 16 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altered Player | TAPE 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altered-player/id6757346227/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-16/id6785917398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Emtsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853814648) | [Jack Paterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776675393) |

## What reviewers say

### Altered Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altered-player/id6757346227)

Experience your local music library without distractions. This app offers real-time audio adjustments like reverb and playback speed, organized by folders and playlists for a pure listening experience. Enjoy offline playback and lossless audio.

**Highlights:** Offline playback of local audio files, Real-time audio effects (reverb, speed), Lossless audio support, Folder-based library navigation, Distraction-free interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### TAPE 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-16/id6785917398)

Record and mix music with a 16-track tape-style workflow. This cross-platform app lets you build songs take by take, with hands-on controls and Audio Unit plugin support. Save and reopen sessions offline, with optional iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** 16-track recording workflow, Destructive tape recording, Audio Unit plugin support, MIDI input, Hands-on transport and mixer controls, Offline session saving, Optional iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Tapes + Bounce | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altered Player free?

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

### Is TAPE 16 free?

TAPE 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altered Player or TAPE 16?

Altered Player is rated higher. Altered Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TAPE 16 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Altered Player or TAPE 16 have ads?

Neither Altered Player nor TAPE 16 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Altered Player or TAPE 16?

Altered Player ships an update every 6 weeks, and TAPE 16 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Altered Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and TAPE 16 on November 5, 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.*