Flare Scratch vs LivePad DJ Mix PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
LivePad DJ Mix PRO
Create and perform music tracks instantly with this intuitive DJ mixing app. It comes with pre-loaded high-quality samples across various genres, requiring no prior DJ experience. Ideal for parties and spontaneous music creation.
- 16 sound pads
- High-quality genre samples (DnB, Dubstep, Trance)
- No advanced skills required
- Simple and friendly interface
- Create music on the fly
- Instant performance ready
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CREATE MUSIC WITH JUST A TAP! Turn your device into an electronic music playground! Choose a sample set, tap the pads and create exciting music. No DJ experience required! EXPLORE DIFFERENT GENRES - Drum & Bass - Trance - Breakbeat - House - And more! READY-TO-PLAY DJ PADS - A large collection of high-quality samples. - 16 Pads. - Preconfigured sets with synchronized musical loops. - Mix beats and sounds with a simple tap. - Easy-to-use interface - no advanced skills needed. YOUR MUSIC. YOUR VIBE. Choose your set. Tap the pads. Feel the beat!
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Verdict
Flare Scratch and LivePad DJ Mix PRO both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Flare Scratch's written reviews are positive against 0% of LivePad DJ Mix PRO's. Flare Scratch also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 9). LivePad DJ Mix PRO's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, 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
Flare Scratch costs $4.99 and LivePad DJ Mix PRO $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Flare Scratch against 3.4 for LivePad DJ Mix PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare Scratch has 71 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Flare Scratch's written reviews are positive against 0% of LivePad DJ Mix PRO's.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, LivePad DJ Mix PRO every 39 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | LivePad DJ Mix PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) — better | 3.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 432 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Sergejs Vilipsons |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
LivePad DJ Mix PRO
Bugs and 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
LivePad DJ Mix PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
LivePad DJ Mix PRO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flare Scratch free?
Is LivePad DJ Mix PRO free?
Which has better reviews, Flare Scratch or LivePad DJ Mix PRO?
Do Flare Scratch or LivePad DJ Mix PRO have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flare Scratch or LivePad DJ Mix PRO?
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