4 Tracks LX vs Flare Scratch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4 Tracks LX
This multitrack digital audio workstation allows you to record, mix, and share complete songs on your iPhone. It offers high-quality recording, a built-in synthesizer, and the ability to load audio files and loops for on-the-go music creation.
- Multitrack digital recording
- Integrated synthesizer
- Load audio files and loops
- CD-Quality Recording (16 bit, 44.1 kHz)
- Metronome for time-perfect recordings
- Mixdown tracks
- Share complete songs
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4 Tracks is the original multitrack digital recording studio for the iPhone. Simple to use and very light, this is the audio tool that you can always have with you. We worked hard to bring you the best sound quality and the lowest latency possible on device. 4 Tracks focuses on features that are useful and quick to access on a mobile device, you can create and share a complete song in a few steps. Create on the go and make it to the charts ! It was used to create full albums ( including Chris Price's Homesick). Features of the unlocked version : - Mixdown your tracks - Integrated synthesizer - Loads audio files and loop (AIFF, WAV, loops)! - CD-Quality Recording 16 bit, 44.1 kHz - Metronome allows you to create time perfect recordings (60 to 200) bpm - Monitoring - Save and manage your tracks using a clean interface
Flare Scratch
This app simulates a high-torque DJ turntable, allowing users to scratch music from their iPod library or pre-loaded beat loops. It offers various classic scratching techniques and features like zoom mode for precision and mirror mode for left-handed users.
- Scratch iPod Library tunes
- High torque turntable simulation
- Loop player
- Zoom mode for precision
- Classic scratch techniques
- Mirror mode for left-handers
- Preloaded beat loops
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Scratch like a pro with Flare, the high torque DJ turntable. Either cut up the built-in records over a beatloop, or your own iPod Library tunes. Get this party started right with Flare, the undisputed Vinyl champion of the AppStore. "Pure Turntablism" --Vdrumpro999 Flare is a high torque turntable that fits in the palm of your hand, and features: • scratch your iPod Library tunes (!!!) • 1 high torque deck • 1 loop player • incredible vinyl sound • the ability to cut it up anywhere • zoom mode for precision scratching • transformer button capable of 11ms clicks • mirror mode for left handers • classic scratches: transformer, baby, tear, 1-click orbit • hamster switch • 5 preloaded beat loops produced by luke dubs, ready to cut over • 3 bundled battle records to get you started Coming soon: pitch control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 4 Tracks LX at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. Flare Scratch's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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
4 Tracks LX is free to download; Flare Scratch costs $4.99 up front. 4 Tracks LX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flare Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flare Scratch holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare Scratch has 71 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 4 Tracks LX's written reviews are positive against 66% of Flare Scratch's.
4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, Flare Scratch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4 Tracks LX | Flare Scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.2 (10 ratings) | 3.5 (71 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LittleCodeShop.com | Async |
Customer experience
4 Tracks LX
Flare Scratch
Bugs and requests
4 Tracks LX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flare Scratch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashing when adding music
- Inability to change loop or turntable tracks
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Pitch control
- Crab scratch button
- More skins/customization options
- Recording functionality
- Ability to load own beats/loops
In-app purchases
4 Tracks LX
- Essential tools$7.99
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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