Tape Eater

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2020
Developer: Tape Eater (individual or small team)
Pricing: Freemium (Free with In-App Purchases, Lifetime Membership upgrade)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, Android

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Music Players

Overview

Tape Eater is an offline MP3 player app that enables users to import, organize, share, and play music files including mixtapes without WiFi or streaming. It supports downloading from sites like MixtapeMonkey, unzipping ZIP files from DatPiff and Spinrilla, and handles formats such as MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV. Designed for users seeking local music management, particularly for hip-hop and rap mixtapes, it emphasizes no sign-ups or algorithms.¹²³

Key Features

Offline Playback - Play music files without WiFi or internet connection.
Mixtape Import - Auto-import mixtapes from MixtapeMonkey with one tap.
ZIP Unzipping - Unzip and play ZIP files from DatPiff, Spinrilla, and similar sites.
Swipe to Shuffle - Instantly shuffle entire music collection with swipe gesture.
Share Mixtapes - Directly share mixtapes with friends.
Alphabet Scrubber - Quickly browse large music libraries.
ID3 Tag Editor - Edit track info and artwork (premium feature).
Custom Playlists - Unlimited playlists with custom cover art (premium).
MP4 Video Support - Play movies, TV shows, and music videos (premium).

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Import from MixtapeMonkey, ZIP support, shuffle, sharing, alphabet scrubber, basic playback.
Lifetime Membership	In-App Purchase (one-time)	Unlimited custom playlists, ID3 tag editor, preload playlists, MP4 video playback, custom navigation, Files access.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS (iPhone, iPad) via App Store and Android via Google Play. Supports iPad and designed for offline use; not verified for macOS. No specified minimum requirements beyond standard iOS/Android compatibility.¹²³

Integrations & Ecosystem

MixtapeMonkey (direct import)
DatPiff (ZIP import)
Spinrilla (ZIP import)
LiveMixtapes (ZIP import)
Apple Files app (MP3 access, premium)
iOS Share Sheet (sharing mixtapes)

Alternatives

App	Difference
Evermusic	Similar offline player with cloud sync, but less focus on mixtape sites.
Documents by Readdle	File manager with audio player, broader file support but no mixtape-specific imports.
Total Downloader	Video/audio downloader with player, more web scraping but less organization for music.
Offline Music Player	Basic local player, lacks direct mixtape integration and ZIP handling.

Reputation

Users appreciate Tape Eater for simplifying mixtape downloads and offline playback without file management hassles, particularly for hip-hop sources. Positive feedback highlights playlist organization and ease of sharing. Some note it as a reliable alternative to streaming for local collections.²

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