DelayTool vs Nostalgic 86 Sound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DelayTool
This application helps musicians and sound engineers calculate precise timing values for musical subdivisions. It automatically updates a table of milliseconds and Hertz based on the entered tempo, ideal for setting up delays and oscillators.
- BPM calculator
- Tempo input and tap tempo
- Automatic table updates
- Calculates milliseconds and Hertz
- Supports common musical subdivisions
- Precise delay and oscillator setup
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DelayTool is a simple BPM calculator for producers, engineers, and musicians. Enter or tap the tempo and watch the table of values update automagically. For each common musical subdivision, you will see times (in milliseconds and Hertz) for the current tempo. Just what you need to precisely set up delays and oscillators!
Nostalgic 86 Sound
Experience the iconic "kin-kon chime" and other nostalgic sounds from 1980s sports cars. Create your own Eurobeat soundtracks with a 24-pad loop soundboard and enjoy a retro-inspired driving atmosphere.
- Speed-triggered warning chime
- Factory-style and anime-inspired tones
- Tachometer display UI
- 24-pad loop soundboard
- Simultaneous warning and music playback
- Non-intrusive background music playback
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This is an emotional driving experience app that faithfully recreates the "kin-kon chime" once built into an iconic sports car from the 1980s. Whether you drove the original or simply admired that era’s automotive culture, the nostalgic tone will resonate deeply with fans of spirited driving. It also includes a second alert sound—one that evokes the unmistakable atmosphere of late-night mountain passes, reminiscent of a certain legendary animated racing series. Those who know the sound will recognize it instantly. Features and Innovations: Speed-triggered warning chime Choose between a factory-style tone and one inspired by high-speed anime-style driving scenes. Tachometer display Combines visibility and retro-inspired aesthetics for a uniquely styled UI. 24-pad loop soundboard Mix and match loops including drums, bass, and FX to create your own Eurobeat-inspired driving soundtrack in real time. Simultaneous playback Enjoy warning sounds and looped music at the same time without interruption. Non-intrusive playback The app won't interrupt music from other apps playing in the background. Full-screen responsive design Optimized for both iPhone and iPad, regardless of screen size or orientation. Relive the sound. Relive the feeling. A heartfelt tribute for those who remember the road—and what it used to mean.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DelayTool at 5.0 against Nostalgic 86 Sound's 3.0. DelayTool also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Nostalgic 86 Sound's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
DelayTool costs $0.99 and Nostalgic 86 Sound $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DelayTool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DelayTool has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of DelayTool's written reviews are positive against 80% of Nostalgic 86 Sound's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DelayTool ships an update every 23 months, Nostalgic 86 Sound every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DelayTool | Nostalgic 86 Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.49 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joel Perry | SHUNJI KUSAKA |
Customer experience
DelayTool
Nostalgic 86 Sound
In-app purchases
DelayTool
No in-app purchases
Nostalgic 86 Sound
No in-app purchases
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