# App. vs Tape

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: App. at none against Tape's 2. App. also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. App. asks for nothing beyond the download.

App. ships an update every 4 days, Tape every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | App. | Tape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Size | 66 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eran Katsav](https://appshunter.io/developer/656314140) | [Or Git](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781368781) |

## What reviewers say

### App.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id6764108514)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id6781368779)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tape Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Tape Plus Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is App. free?

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

### Is Tape free?

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

### Do App. or Tape have ads?

Neither App. nor Tape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, App. or Tape?

App. ships an update every 4 days, and Tape every 2 days. Most recently, App. was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tape on September 22, 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.*