# Flare Scratch vs Ableton Note

The clearest difference is rating: Ableton Note at 4.2 against Flare Scratch's 3.5. Ableton Note also leads on ratings volume (701 vs 71) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). Flare Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Flare Scratch costs $4.99 and Ableton Note $6.99 up front. Ableton Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flare Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ableton Note holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ableton Note has 701 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Flare Scratch's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ableton Note's.

Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, Ableton Note every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flare Scratch | Ableton Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-scratch/id324824802/reviews) | **[4.2 (701 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **701** |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 9 MB | 1010 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Async](https://appshunter.io/developer/324824805) | [Ableton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228664884) |

## What reviewers say

### Flare Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flare-scratch/id324824802)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Hardest working dev
- 👍 Realistic scratching experience
- 💡 Ability to use own music library
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 App not optimized for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when adding music
- Inability to change loop or turntable tracks
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Pitch control
- Crab scratch button
- More skins/customization options
- Recording functionality
- Ability to load own beats/loops


### Ableton Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ableton-note/id1633243177)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #33 Top Paid (US App Store)

Create musical ideas with curated sounds and effects. Build beats, melodies, and sample your surroundings. Seamlessly transfer your projects to Ableton Live for further development.

**Highlights:** Create beats and melodies, Sample sounds with phone microphone, MIDI Editor for sequencing, Transfer projects to Ableton Live, 76 Drum Sampler kits, 317 synth sounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drift In-App Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive workflow
- 🎨 Great sound quality
- 🤝 Seamless Ableton Live integration
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No audio track support
- 🎹 Limited note editing capabilities
- ⏱️ Bluetooth latency issues
- 🔢 Restricted to 4/4 time signature
- 🔧 Lacking some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional loss of unsaved work
- Freezing issues when editing clips

**Requested features**

- Audio track support
- Expanded note editing tools
- Midi controller support
- More effects and synth options
- Time signature flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flare Scratch free?

Flare Scratch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ableton Note free?

Ableton Note costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flare Scratch or Ableton Note?

Ableton Note is rated higher. Flare Scratch averages 3.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Ableton Note averages 4.2 from 701 ratings.

### Do Flare Scratch or Ableton Note have ads?

Neither Flare Scratch nor Ableton Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flare Scratch or Ableton Note?

Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ableton Note every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flare Scratch was updated on November 10, 2026 and Ableton Note on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*