GPS Audio Recorder vs MicroTape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Audio Recorder
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GPS Audio Recorder combines high-quality audio recording using internal or external microphones (via USB cable) with precise GPS location tracking. Perfect for journalists, researchers, field recordists, and anyone who needs to document where their recordings were made. A lightweight, minimalistic and efficient App. KEY FEATURES High-Quality Audio Recording - Quality levels: Low (64k), Standard (128k), High (256k) - Quality level available when connected to external USB mic: Super (320k) - AAC/M4A format, 44.1kHz sample rate - External microphone support (USB-C, Lightning) GPS Location Tracking - GPS coordinates embedded in filename - GPS location and optionally as well with travel path tracking (both under "rGPS" metadata in M4A file) - Offline on-device country and region identification from GPS Archive & Playback - Waveform visualization for each recording - Tap or drag on waveform to seek position - Experience the unique Atmospheric Shuffle randomization with crossfade playback - Custom tag recordings for easy organization - Search and filter by name, tags, or location Map View - Apple Maps integration with recording location markers - Smart clustering for better overview - GPS path visualization (if option is enabled when recording) - Play recordings directly from map User Experience - Dark Mode UI, easy on the eyes - No subscription, no ads, one-time purchase - No account required - Works completely offline (only Apple Maps view needs internet) AUDIO QUALITY - Low: 64 kbps (mono, available for internal mic only) - Standard: 128 kbps (stereo) - High: 256 kbps (stereo) - Super: 320 kbps (stereo, only available when external mic is connected via cable) TECHNICAL DETAILS - Format: M4A/AAC - GPS Metadata: Embedded rGPS atom, under "----" (iTunes metadata) - Minimum iOS 17.0 PERFECT FOR - Field journalism and interviews - Research and ethnography - Travel documentation - Nature recording - Location scouting - Personal voice memos with context - Using audio recording files and embedded metadata for external applications NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ADS. ONE-TIME PURCHASE.
MicroTape
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Use MicroTape as a voice recorder, field recorder, music recorder, sample recorder, or audio looper. MicroTape is for musicians, sound designers, journalists, podcasters, and other users who record audio. Recording, playback, library controls, input controls, and original-file sharing do not require a subscription. Some edit, loop, effect, and export features require a MicroTape Premium subscription. RECORD AUDIO ⢠Select AAC, Apple Lossless, or WAV format. ⢠Select a sample rate of 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz. ⢠Record mono or stereo audio. ⢠Set the input gain before you record. ⢠Level meters show the input and playback levels. ⢠MicroTape adds the date and time to each new tape. EDIT AND PLAY TAPES ⢠Use the waveform to select a position or audio range. ⢠Trim the start and end of a tape. ⢠Loop a complete tape or a selected range. ⢠Add a crossfade to the loop point. ⢠Use varispeed to play audio in reverse, at low speed, or at double speed. ⢠Add a fade-in or fade-out. ⢠Normalize the audio and set the output gain. ⢠Adjust the low, middle, and high frequencies with the equalizer. ⢠Add tape drive, wow, and flutter effects. ORGANIZE YOUR TAPES ⢠Rename each tape in the tape library. ⢠Save a location with a tape when you enable this option. ⢠MicroTape can identify sounds and speech topics on your device. ⢠Use sound tags to filter the tape library. ⢠Each rendered tape keeps a link to its source tape. EXPORT AUDIO ⢠Share the original audio file without changes. ⢠Export edits and tape effects as a new audio file. ⢠Select AAC for a small file. ⢠Select WAV for a full-quality file. ⢠Select the sample rate and channel format for each export. Terms of Use: https://wavefoldlabs.com/products/micro-tape/terms Privacy Policy: https://wavefoldlabs.com/products/micro-tape/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MicroTape at Free against GPS Audio Recorder's $1.29. GPS Audio Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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MicroTape is free to download; GPS Audio Recorder costs $1.29 up front. MicroTape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GPS Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Audio Recorder ships an update every 5 weeks, MicroTape every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS Audio Recorder | MicroTape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.29 | Free ā better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Fiebrandt | Wavefold Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
GPS Audio Recorder
No in-app purchases
MicroTape
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year





