Comparison

MIDITROL vs ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

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

Head to head
About

MIDITROL

Transform your wireless gamepad into a portable MIDI controller. Send MIDI notes and CC values to mobile apps or desktop software via USB or WiFi. Offers extensive customization for analog and digital inputs.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 4 game controllers
  • Customize buttons for MIDI notes/CC
  • Virtual MIDI output for mobile apps
  • USB and WiFi connection to desktop
  • Open Sound Control client
  • Store and load configuration presets
Features
Read full description

The MIDI controller for wireless gamepads. Turn your wireless gamepad into a low latency and portable creative instrument. Use it as a MIDI controller and play with mobile apps with the virtual MIDI output or connect it with USB or WiFi network to your desktop computer and send MIDI values to your software. Control your PRO apps remotely with the integrated Open Sound Control client with customizable OSC address per gamepad input. Game controllers are carefully designed devices that can open new possibilities for your creative game. You can modify more than 10 analog values with just one hand, you can't do that with a conventional MIDI controller, it's like turning 10 knobs with just one hand. Features: - Connect up to 4 game controllers at the same time. - Get access to all the digital and analog values of your game controller. - Customize any button to send any MIDI note or MIDI CC value. - Toggle mode for buttons. - Select MIDI channel, velocity and CC range independently. - Store configuration presets. - Load presets on the fly. - Support for DualShock 4 and DualSense touchpad, rotation sensor and RGB led. - Support for Xbox One Elite S2 paddle buttons. - OSC client support for sending messages to remote servers. - Play with mobile apps with the virtual MIDI output. - Control desktop software with USB and WiFi connection. - Light & Dark mode. - Personalized icons for every kind of controller. - Compatible with DualShock 4, DualSense, Xbox One and MFi game controllers. Warning: Game controllers don't work with apps running on the background. To control other apps you need to have the MIDITROL open.

About

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

This app brings the tactile experience of vinyl scratching to your device. It offers a realistic UI, the ability to scratch live audio or samples, and advanced features like LFO automation and AUv3 integration for professional sound design.

Highlights
  • Vinyl-like UI with speed fader
  • Scratch live audio or loaded samples
  • Customizable crossfader with MIDI control
  • Automated scratches with LFO
  • 3-second audio recording and looping
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Low-pass filter for sound design
Features
Read full description

ScratchBud makes it easy to bring the feel of vinyl scratching to your iOS or Apple Silicon device. Whether you’re a DJ, producer, or just love experimenting with sound, ScratchBud has everything you need to start scratching. Key Features: Vinyl-Like UI: Intuitive interface mimics a real DJ turntable, complete with adjustable speed fader and motor controls. Scratch Anything: Use live audio input, a loaded sample file, or the included classic “aaah” and “fresh” samples. Customizable Crossfader: Seamlessly blend between the audio input source and FX output, with MIDI note control options. Auto Scratch with LFO: Automate scratches with adjustable LFO parameters, including rate, amount, waveform, and DAW tempo sync. Advanced Recording Options: Capture, loop, and scratch up to 3 seconds of audio, with configurable recording behaviors. AUv3 Integration: Full support for AUv3 hosts, exposing all parameters for MIDI CC control and automation. Professional Sound Design: Refine your scratch sound with built-in low-pass filter controls for cutoff and resonance. Start scratching immediately with included classic samples or load your own. ScratchBud works as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin, making it a versatile tool for your studio or live performances.

Screenshots

MIDITROL4 screens
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX at 4.6 against MIDITROL's 3.7. ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). MIDITROL's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, 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

MIDITROL costs $4.99 and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of MIDITROL's written reviews are positive against 67% of ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDITROL ships an update every 8 months, ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MIDITROL versus ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDITROLScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1016 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis Fernando Garcia PerezCem Olcay

Customer experience

MIDITROL

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral35.7%
Negative28.6%

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

MIDITROL

No in-app purchases

None

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDITROL free?
MIDITROL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX free?
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDITROL or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX?
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX is rated higher. MIDITROL averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do MIDITROL or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX have ads?
Neither MIDITROL nor ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDITROL or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX?
MIDITROL ships an update every 8 months, and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX every 4 days. Most recently, MIDITROL was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX on October 8, 2026.

Other comparisons