Comparison

DelayTool vs Nostalgic 86 Sound

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • BPM calculator
  • Tempo input and tap tempo
  • Automatic table updates
  • Calculates milliseconds and Hertz
  • Supports common musical subdivisions
  • Precise delay and oscillator setup
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DelayTool1 screens
Nostalgic 86 Sound4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DelayTool versus Nostalgic 86 Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDelayToolNostalgic 86 Sound
Price$0.99$0.49 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoel PerrySHUNJI KUSAKA

Customer experience

DelayTool

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Nostalgic 86 Sound

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DelayTool

No in-app purchases

None

Nostalgic 86 Sound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DelayTool free?
DelayTool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nostalgic 86 Sound free?
Nostalgic 86 Sound costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DelayTool or Nostalgic 86 Sound?
DelayTool is rated higher. DelayTool averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nostalgic 86 Sound averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DelayTool or Nostalgic 86 Sound have ads?
Neither DelayTool nor Nostalgic 86 Sound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DelayTool or Nostalgic 86 Sound?
DelayTool ships an update every 23 months, and Nostalgic 86 Sound every 3 weeks. Most recently, DelayTool was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nostalgic 86 Sound on October 28, 2026.

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