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Reel vs Tapelark

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Reel compared with Tapelark
DetailReel logo ReelTapelark logo Tapelark
What it doesA portable 4-track recorder for iPhone with hardware-inspired workflow Record what your Linux desktop plays into your own library
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$14.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 one-time purchase Tapelark for Linux: 39 EUR, 39 USD, 39 CHF, 35 GBP, 9800 JPY (one-time purchase for all Linux computers). Free 14-day trial with 10-minute recording limit per track.
Key features
  • 32-bit float audio recording up to 96kHz
  • 4 tracks per recording, stereo or mono
  • Overdub and punch-in with latency compensation
  • Bar-synced looper with 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 bar lengths
  • Jog wheel interface with haptic feedback
  • MIDI clock and transport sync
  • 8-in / 10-out USB audio routing
  • Export as WAV, AIFF or M4A with stems
  • Reverse playback and reverse recording
  • Master Record and Resample
  • Record any app with PipeWire without microphone or cable
  • Automatic track naming from player metadata
  • Search and schedule internet radio recordings
  • Follow and save podcast episodes
  • Browse library by artist and album
  • Export to multiple audio formats
  • Find and remove duplicate recordings
  • Edit track tags and metadata
What makes it different
  • Hardware-inspired jog wheel interface with haptic feedback for tactile control
  • 32-bit float audio recording with no clipping worries
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or ads
  • Auto-routing with any class-compliant USB audio interface
  • Local-first recording with optional iCloud sync
  • Records directly from PipeWire without copy protection circumvention
  • One-time purchase with no account or telemetry required
  • Works on all your Linux computers with a single license
  • Distributed as Flatpak with automatic updates
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)919
Citation Flow (Majestic)2326
Referring domains (Majestic)2124

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