Flare Scratch vs Baby Scratch
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.
Baby Scratch
This application allows users to perform DJ scratching on their iPhone using a built-in sampler. You can record and share your scratch sessions, utilize classic DJ samples, and experiment with various DJ tools.
- Built-in sampler
- Record and share sessions
- Flare Scratch engine
- Battle record with samples
- Beat loops
- Level fader
- Transformer button
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Be part of the scratch revolution! Introducing Baby Scratch: the first and best iPhone DJ Turntable with a built in sampler! Scratch your own voice! Annoy your friends! Features: • sampler (if you hear something, scratch something!) • session recordings that you can share • the Flare Scratch engine • battle record with classic DJ samples • 3 built-in beat loops • level fader • transformer button
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Baby Scratch at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. Baby Scratch also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5). Flare Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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
Baby Scratch is free to download; Flare Scratch costs $4.99 up front. Baby Scratch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Flare Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Baby Scratch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Flare Scratch's written reviews are positive against 74% of Baby Scratch's.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, Baby Scratch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | Baby Scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) | 4.3 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 55 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Async |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
Baby Scratch
User reviews
Flare Scratch
From 71 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Hardest working dev
- 👍 Realistic scratching experience
- 💡 Ability to use own music library
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 App not optimized for newer devices
Baby Scratch
From 55 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Responsive scratching
- 👍 Realistic turntable feel
- 💡 Ability to record and scratch own voice/samples
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🔒 Cannot use own music library
- 📏 Small screen size issues
- 🔇 Limited sound samples
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
Baby Scratch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 10 and newer
- Freezes on launch on iPhone 6s and newer
- Requires headphones to function on some devices
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to use own music library
- Pitch control and speed adjustment
- Crossfader functionality
- Expanded sound sample library
- Save/export recorded scratches
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- iPad/larger screen support
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
Baby Scratch
- 808/Electro Crate$0.99
- Dusty Crate$0.99
- 8 Bit Crate$0.99
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- Head Nodders Crate$0.99
- Buba Breaks$0.99
- Tweaky Breaks$0.99
- Cartridge Breaks$0.99
- Rap and Trap Crate$0.99
- Battle Records #1$1.99
- Export recordings and ringtones$1.99
Questions
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