# ScaleGen vs T.APE

The clearest difference is rating: T.APE at 5.0 against ScaleGen's 4.7. ScaleGen's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ScaleGen costs $3.99 and T.APE $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

T.APE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScaleGen has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScaleGen | T.APE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalegen/id908056629/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id6747094646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gestrument AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/576235485) | [Paolo Giorgi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481916003) |

## What reviewers say

### ScaleGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalegen/id908056629)

Generate and edit musical scales with intricate detail. Explore traditional and experimental tunings, audition your creations, and export them as MIDI files or to other applications. Ideal for composers and students seeking to expand their musical horizons.

**Highlights:** Generate and manipulate musical scales, Detailed scale definition and editing, Audition scales within the app, Export as MIDI or to Gestrument, Predefined scales from various traditions, Explore microtonal and experimental tunings

**In-app purchases:** none


### T.APE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape/id6747094646)

This app offers a retro-inspired multitrack recorder that mimics the feel of working with tape. It allows musicians to record up to four stereo tracks, layer ideas, and export projects with a vintage aesthetic and modern flexibility.

**Highlights:** 4-track stereo recording, Per-track volume, pan, solo & mute, Real-time tape-style playback, Drag-to-scrub functionality, Project title and notes, Timeline view with waveform editor, Loop-friendly layering

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScaleGen free?

ScaleGen costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is T.APE free?

T.APE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScaleGen or T.APE?

T.APE is rated higher. ScaleGen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while T.APE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScaleGen or T.APE have ads?

Neither ScaleGen nor T.APE 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.*