Comparison

Fly Tape 2 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

Fly Tape 2

This app emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes, adding textured nuances like noise and hiss to audio signals. It offers extensive control for "on the fly" audio manipulation and can be automated via MIDI CC.

Highlights
  • Vintage cassette tape emulation
  • Textured noise and hiss control
  • On-the-fly audio manipulation
  • MIDI CC automation
  • AUv3 plugin for iOS hosts
Features
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FlyTape 2 builds on the principles of the original FlyTape. However, FlyTape 2 is a complete rewrite and has been vastly improved in both features and stability. A love of vintage sounds and character is our thing and FlyTape 2 fits this ethos as a unique take on the features of classic tape.  Named for it's style, performance and user improvisation control, it’s FX can be added to incoming audio signals in many ways "on the fly". Sliders for textured nuances such as noise hiss will allow you to dial in tasteful settings reminiscent of cassette tapes. These also can be automated via midi cc for additional modulation. FlyTape 2 installs as an iOS AUv3 plugin effect, designed for use within host apps such as Garageband, Beatmaker 3, Cubasis, Audiobus, and more.

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
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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

Fly Tape 23 screens
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX at every 4 days against Fly Tape 2's every 2 months. ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 56%). Fly Tape 2's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 16). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Fly Tape 2 costs $5.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Fly Tape 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fly Tape 2 ships an update every 2 months, ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fly Tape 2 versus ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFly Tape 2ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
Price$5.99$5.99
Rating4.4 (51 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSXII Sound DesignCem Olcay

Customer experience

Fly Tape 2

All ratings50 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

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

Fly Tape 2

No in-app purchases

None

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fly Tape 2 free?
Fly Tape 2 costs $5.99, 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, Fly Tape 2 or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX?
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX is rated higher. Fly Tape 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Fly Tape 2 or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX have ads?
Neither Fly Tape 2 nor ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fly Tape 2 or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX?
Fly Tape 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX every 4 days. Most recently, Fly Tape 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX on November 2, 2026.

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