Comparison

MIDIPlex vs Tapes on Tapes

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

Head to head
About

MIDIPlex

Features
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MotionMIDI transforms your iPhone into a powerful motion-based MIDI controller. Use the built-in motion sensors to control MIDI notes and continuous controller (CC) data through expressive gestures. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI or use compatible CoreMIDI connections to perform with your favorite music apps and hardware. Features: • Motion-controlled MIDI performance • Bluetooth MIDI support • MIDI Note Mode • MIDI CC Mode • Real-time gesture control • Adjustable sensitivity and calibration • Presets optimized for popular music apps • Low-latency performance • Clean, performance-focused interface Whether you're creating expressive synthesizer performances, controlling effects, or experimenting with new ways to interact with music, MotionMIDI offers a simple and intuitive way to make movement part of your performance. Compatible with CoreMIDI-enabled apps and hardware that support MIDI input.

About

Tapes on Tapes

Transform your mobile device into an experimental tape studio with this 8-channel delay matrix. Create complex soundscapes and lo-fi textures using intuitive touch controls and analog-inspired effects.

Highlights
  • 8 independent tape channels
  • Smart tape directionality (Forward, Reverse, Alternating, Random)
  • Analog character effects (Warble, Saturation, Bitcrushing, Filtering)
  • Global reverb matrix
  • Optimized mobile UI
  • Seamless AUv3 integration
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Tapes on Tapes 8-Channel Tape Delay Matrix & Analog Lo-Fi Machine Turn your iPad or iPhone into an experimental tape studio. Tapes on Tapes is an 8-channel AUv3 tape delay matrix plugin designed specifically for mobile workflows in GarageBand, AUM, and Logic Pro for iPad. Inspired by vintage tape loops and modular routing setups, Tapes on Tapes lets you build complex soundscapes, evolving ambient textures, and heavily textured lo-fi degradation with intuitive touch controls. Key Features: 8 Independent Tape Channels: Cross-route feedback loops between channels or feed them directly from live inputs to design evolving, self-generating delay networks. Smart Tape Directionality: Sweeps seamlessly through Forward, Reverse, Alternating (flips direction at every splice boundary), and Random coin-flip modes. Analog Character & FX: Inject warmth and character into every channel with dedicated Warble, Saturation, Logarithmic Bitcrushing, Low-Pass Filtering, and Tape Splice Length controls. Global Reverb Matrix: Route any channel directly into an integrated Master Reverb Bus for deep, spatial diffusion. Optimized Mobile UI: High-contrast 3D rotary dials, glowing hardware-style indicators, and tabbed navigation designed for fast, precise touch tweaking on mobile screens. Seamless AUv3 Integration: Native host preset management support lets you save, load, and recall your favorite setups directly within your DAW. Designed by Ancient Apparatus Crafting physical-feeling digital tools for mobile music makers.

Screenshots

MIDIPlex3 screens
Tapes on Tapes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MIDIPlex at every 9 days against Tapes on Tapes's every 4 weeks. MIDIPlex also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). Tapes on Tapes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On 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

MIDIPlex costs $4.99 and Tapes on Tapes $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDIPlex ships an update every 9 days, Tapes on Tapes every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MIDIPlex versus Tapes on Tapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDIPlexTapes on Tapes
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRADLEY WAYNE MYERSANCIENT APPARATUS LLC

In-app purchases

None

MIDIPlex

No in-app purchases

None

Tapes on Tapes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDIPlex free?
MIDIPlex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapes on Tapes free?
Tapes on Tapes costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDIPlex or Tapes on Tapes have ads?
Neither MIDIPlex nor Tapes on Tapes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDIPlex or Tapes on Tapes?
MIDIPlex ships an update every 9 days, and Tapes on Tapes every 4 weeks. Most recently, MIDIPlex was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tapes on Tapes on November 10, 2026.

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