Comparisons
RhinoGear vs Mute Mouth Tape: Lip Tape or Internal Dilator?
Mute is best known for nasal dilators, but it also sells mouth tape. We compare Mute's approach to RhinoGear's gentle lip tape for Australian sleepers.
The short answer
RhinoGear and Mute solve the same problem differently. RhinoGear is a gentle lip tape that keeps your mouth closed. Mute is primarily an internal nasal dilator; its mouth tape is a newer, less proven add-on. If you want a purpose-built nightly mouth tape, RhinoGear is the safer, more comfortable choice. If your main issue is a narrow nasal airway, Mute's internal dilator may help more than any lip tape.
What each product does
RhinoGear mouth tape is a lip strip. It keeps your lips gently closed during sleep so air flows through your nose.
Mute is best known for internal nasal dilators — small devices that sit inside the nostrils and push the nasal passage open from the inside. Mute also offers a mouth tape, but it is a secondary product in its range.
Comparison table
- Approach: RhinoGear = external lip tape; Mute = internal nasal dilator + optional lip tape.
- Primary target: RhinoGear targets mouth-breathing; Mute targets narrow nasal airways.
- Comfort: RhinoGear is designed for nightly facial-skin contact; Mute sits inside the nose.
- Best paired with: RhinoGear pairs with a nasal strip; Mute pairs with a chin strap or tape.
- AU dispatch: RhinoGear ships from Australia; Mute is imported.
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ShopWhich problem do you have?
- Dry mouth, open-mouth snoring, slack jaw → RhinoGear lip tape.
- Narrow nasal valve, collapsed nostrils → Mute internal dilator.
- Both → RhinoGear nasal strips + mouth tape, or Mute dilator + RhinoGear tape.
Verdict
For mouth-breathing and snoring caused by an open mouth, RhinoGear is purpose-built and more comfortable for nightly use. For a blocked or narrow nose, Mute's internal dilator addresses the airway directly. Many serious sleepers end up combining both approaches.
Ready to breathe better tonight?
RhinoGear is Australian-owned, TGA-listed (ARTG 508285), drug-free and dispatched within 1 business day from Australia.
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About this article
Written by the RhinoGear Editorial Team — sleep, breathing and recovery writers based in Australia. Every article is fact-checked against Australian therapeutic-goods guidance and current peer-reviewed literature on nasal breathing and sleep. RhinoGear products referenced are TGA-listed (ARTG 508285), drug-free and latex-free.
Published 13 August 2026 · Last updated 13 August 2026. This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. If you suspect sleep apnea or another medical condition, see your GP.
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