Comparison

Skoog Skratch vs Zen AutoPan

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

Head to head
About

Skoog Skratch

Easily create and share music by recording sounds into colored tiles. Tap to play, scratch samples like a DJ, and collaborate with others globally. No prior musical skill is needed to start making great-sounding tracks.

Highlights
  • Record custom audio samples
  • DJ-style scratching with samples
  • Save and load multiple sample sets
  • Import samples via AirDrop/Files
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Share music globally
Features
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Make and share music in seconds. Simply tap to RECORD, PLAY and SHARE with music makers all over the world. If you are new to music making, getting started making great sounding tracks has never been this easy — and sounded so great! Skoog Skratch is a fully VoiceOver accessible sampling app for children, musicians, and everyone in between! Skoog Skratch has five coloured tiles. Record a sound into each one. Tap the tile to play it back. Create an addictive beat when out in the park using the microphone on your iPhone, then Airdrop to your iPad back at home or at school and share with all your friends! FEATURES • Record your own samples with up to five sounds each • Skratch through your samples using your Skoog 2.0 like a DJ • Save and load as many sample sets as you like • Load your own samples into Skratch using Airdrop or from the Files app • Tap a sound to play • Press and hold on a sample to enable auto-trimming and skratch mode • Record and share your jams  • Play many sounds at once • Share music with people all over the world • No previous playing skills required  • Large buttons for easy use on all devices (iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone) • Connect to Garageband with Inter-App audio to jam along with and record into your Garageband tracks Use on its own or with Skoog 2.0. Connect your Skoog, and use it to play and skratch your own samples recorded straight into the app. Skoog is an easy to play musical instrument that can change the way you and your family can enjoy, create and learn music - no matter what your skills, abilities or musical talents.  Skoog 2.0 hardware is available to buy online from Apple and in selected Apple retail stores. www.skoogmusic.com

About

Zen AutoPan

This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple LFO Shapes
  • Intuitive XY Pad
  • Adjustable Stereo Width
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • Optimized for iOS
  • 3D Visuals
Features
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.

Screenshots

Skoog Skratch4 screens
Zen AutoPan1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zen AutoPan at 4.7 against Skoog Skratch's 4.1. Skoog Skratch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen AutoPan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Skoog Skratch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skoog Skratch ships an update every 5 weeks, Zen AutoPan every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skoog Skratch versus Zen AutoPan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkoog SkratchZen AutoPan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlayable Tech ltd.Tom Power

Customer experience

Skoog Skratch

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Zen AutoPan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Skoog Skratch

No in-app purchases

None

Zen AutoPan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skoog Skratch free?
Skoog Skratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen AutoPan free?
Zen AutoPan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Skoog Skratch or Zen AutoPan?
Zen AutoPan is rated higher. Skoog Skratch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Zen AutoPan averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Skoog Skratch or Zen AutoPan have ads?
Neither Skoog Skratch nor Zen AutoPan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skoog Skratch or Zen AutoPan?
Skoog Skratch ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zen AutoPan every 13 months. Most recently, Skoog Skratch was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zen AutoPan on October 21, 2026.

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