# MojoDeck vs TapeBoy

The clearest difference is rating: TapeBoy at 4.4 against MojoDeck's 3.0. TapeBoy also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). MojoDeck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapeBoy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MojoDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapeBoy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapeBoy has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MojoDeck | TapeBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mojodeck/id6765677746/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapeboy-retro-cassette-player/id6781805772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Hartwig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896034112) | [Mykyta Ivaniushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781805774) |

## What reviewers say

### MojoDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mojodeck/id6765677746)

This app emulates vintage cassette recorders, adding warmth, instability, and unique character to digital audio. It offers granular control over tape emulation effects like wear, saturation, and wow & flutter, with two distinct tape formulations for diverse sonic textures.

**Highlights:** Vintage tape emulation, Tape wear and saturation controls, Wow & flutter effects, Adjustable tape speed, Two tape formulations (Ferric, Chrome), Analog-style VU meter, Multiple export formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapeBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapeboy-retro-cassette-player/id6781805772)

This app transforms your music playback into a visually engaging cassette tape experience on your Home Screen. It animates in real-time with your songs from Apple Music or Spotify, offering customizable tape decks and labels for a personalized retro feel.

**Highlights:** Real-time animated cassette deck simulation, Works with Apple Music and Spotify, Live sync with playback controls, Customizable cassette bodies, labels, and stickers, Multiple handwritten font options, Home Screen widgets with animated reels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Cassette Widget | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MojoDeck free?

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

### Is TapeBoy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MojoDeck or TapeBoy?

TapeBoy is rated higher. MojoDeck averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TapeBoy averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do MojoDeck or TapeBoy have ads?

Neither MojoDeck nor TapeBoy shows ads.

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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.*