# TAPE 16 vs How Far?

The clearest difference is price: TAPE 16 at Free against How Far?'s $1.99. TAPE 16 also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). How Far?'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TAPE 16 is free to download; How Far? costs $1.99 up front. TAPE 16 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. How Far? asks for nothing beyond the download.

How Far? 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAPE 16 | How Far? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-16/id6785917398/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-far/id6813780274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 52 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Paterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776675393) | [ADBC INNOVATION PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777323239) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### How Far?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-far/id6813780274)

This audio effect plugin allows users to precisely control the spatial placement and perceived distance of sounds within a mix. It offers intuitive controls for positioning, widening, and adding depth to audio elements, simplifying complex mixing tasks.

**Highlights:** Spatial placement control, Perceived distance adjustment, XY pad for positioning, Depth and width enhancement, Multiple positioning modes, Standalone app for auditioning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAPE 16 free?

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

### Is How Far? free?

How Far? costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TAPE 16 or How Far??

How Far? is rated higher. TAPE 16 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while How Far? averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TAPE 16 or How Far? have ads?

Neither TAPE 16 nor How Far? 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.*