Comparison

tapeworm vs BeatRepeat

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

Head to head
About

tapeworm

This music app offers a unique tape delay effect with a "wiggly, dirty" sound. Control delay time by stretching or flicking a virtual tapeworm, with options for manual or random adjustments. It includes analog-modeled saturation, compression, and amplifier stages for a rich audio experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive tape delay time control
  • Manual and free modes for delay
  • Analog-modeled tape saturation and compression
  • Overdrivable feedback
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Performative sound design elements
Features
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Tapeworm is a tape echo with a unique method of changing the delay time, and a wiggly, dirty sound. You can set the delay time manually by stretching the worm. The record button will flash to show the current interval. You can exit the fixed time mode and enter free mode by toggling. This lets the delay time change randomly, which you can encourage by flicking the tapeworm around. Double tap to reset, adding a fun performative element to your sound. Feedback can be overdriven. An analog-modeled tape saturation and compression, and amplifier and limiter stage, keep it sounding juicy when it gets loud. Tapeworm is audio unit (AUv3) compatible, meaning you can use it as a plugin in your app of choice like AUM, GarageBand or Logic. We hope you enjoy using tapeworm for music, or just for fun.

About

BeatRepeat

This app is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect designed for live performance. It allows users to tap pads to trigger repeating drum hits synced to tempo, and swipe to create evolving rhythms with layered patterns. It offers extensive control over rhythmic elements and generative patterns.

Highlights
  • 8 velocity-sensitive pads
  • Repeat presets for instant rhythms
  • Per-pad control over rhythm parameters
  • Euclidean rhythm masks
  • Evolve modifier for parameter shifts
  • Fill patterns for multi-pad sequences
  • MIDI input and output
Features
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Beat Repeat is a real-time drum repeat instrument and MIDI effect built for live performance. Tap a pad to trigger repeating drum hits synced to your tempo. Swipe to latch patterns, stack layers, and build evolving rhythms. Core Features - 8 velocity-sensitive pads - Repeat presets: instant rhythmic patterns (Straight 8th, Triplet, Flam, Ghost Roll, and more) - Per-pad control over division, gate, offset, ratchet, trigger conditions, and probability - Euclidean rhythm masks for generative patterns - Evolve modifier: parameters shift over time using mathematical shapes (sine, ramp, random walk) - Fill patterns: multi-pad sequences triggered from a single pad - Ghost notes with adjustable intensity and offset - Accent patterns for dynamic variation Works Everywhere - Standalone app with internal drum sounds - AUv3 plugin for GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and other hosts - VST3/AU for desktop DAWs - Full MIDI input and output - Ableton Link support for wireless sync - Drift quantization for natural-feeling timing

Screenshots

tapeworm3 screens
BeatRepeat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeatRepeat at 5.0 against tapeworm's 4.1. BeatRepeat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatRepeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of tapeworm's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeatRepeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tapeworm ships an update every 3 weeks, BeatRepeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
tapeworm versus BeatRepeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertapewormBeatRepeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadii ResearchMathias Kirkerød

Customer experience

tapeworm

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

BeatRepeat

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

tapeworm

No in-app purchases

None

BeatRepeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tapeworm free?
tapeworm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatRepeat free?
BeatRepeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, tapeworm or BeatRepeat?
BeatRepeat is rated higher. tapeworm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BeatRepeat averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do tapeworm or BeatRepeat have ads?
Neither tapeworm nor BeatRepeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tapeworm or BeatRepeat?
tapeworm ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeatRepeat every 3 days. Most recently, tapeworm was updated on October 28, 2026 and BeatRepeat on October 24, 2026.

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