Flare Scratch vs VINYL ESQUIRE
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.
VINYL ESQUIRE
Explore classic content, DJ culture, and timeless interviews with legendary DJs. This podcast delivers in-depth discussions and dope music, celebrating the artists who shaped the industry.
- Classic DJ content
- DJ culture insights
- Timeless interviews
- Dope music selections
- In-depth artist discussions
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VINYL ESQUIRE THE PODCAST BRINGING CLASSIC CONTENT, DJ CULTURE, TIMELESS INTERVIEWS & DOPE MUSIC! WE ARE DEDICATED IN BRINGING IN DEPTH CONTENT FROM THE LEGENDARY DJ'S THAT HAVE SHAPED THE DJ CULTURE FOREVER.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VINYL ESQUIRE at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. VINYL ESQUIRE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Flare Scratch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
VINYL ESQUIRE is free to download; Flare Scratch costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VINYL ESQUIRE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 41 respectively.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, VINYL ESQUIRE every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | VINYL ESQUIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) | 5.0 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Async | Michael Dunham |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
VINYL ESQUIRE
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
VINYL ESQUIRE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
VINYL ESQUIRE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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