Flare Scratch vs djTurntables
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.
djTurntables
This app simulates a professional DJ turntable, blending vintage analog features with modern device capabilities. It allows users to manipulate vinyl, manage playlists, and apply scratch effects for a realistic DJ experience.
- Professional turntable simulation
- Speed regulator (pitch adj)
- Track position and time display
- DJ playlist management
- Direct vinyl interaction
- Scratch effects
- Low latency performance
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"djTurntables" turns your device into a professional turntable for DJs. The software simulates in detail the real turntables used by the great DJs of the past and adds features typical of modern devices. The fusion of the two worlds of technology, that of the past and present, together with the sound quality of the device makes "djTurntables" a unique musical instrument for professional DJs. Connect your device to a mixer and transform yourself into an "old style" DJ with djTurntables! Features: - Turntables simulator for professional DJs (designed and tested by professionals DJs) - Speed regulator for the rotation of the vinyl (pitch adj) - Display for the current position of track and time remaining at the end - Dj playlist (select songs from your iTunes library of the device using the "sound manager importer" of "djTurntables" ) - Procedure for import songs from your music library to the device "dj playlist" with a selection of songs by alphabetical order, by artist, playlist, etc ... (the same as the music software of your device) - Direct interaction with the vinyl, with your fingers - Artwork displayed on the vinyl - Exact position of the track controlled by rotation of the vinyl (rotate vinyl with your fingers) or by pressing the FF / REV slow (+ - 1 sec.) or fast (+ - 10 sec.) - Automatic restart of the song at the end of the song - Play / Stop immediate - Power on / power off (as in the analog turntables after power off the vinyl will rotate slower and slower until it stops, the song will sound more and more slowly) - Immediate restart during the power off procedure by pressing power on and play button - Immediate stop during the power off procedure by pressing the play / pause - Immediate stop of the disk in a fixed position by pressing the pause button - Immediate stop of the disk in a fixed position by stopping the vinyl with two fingers - Cue function to store the actual track position, pushing the play button the song will restart from the cue position until the feature cue will be deactivated (repeatedly press play / pause for cue effect) - Scratch function by interacting directly with vinyl rotation, touching the vinyl with your fingers - Interacting on the vinyl you can push/pull the vinyl to correct the position of the track during the song play - Multilevel Bending: directly proportional to the push / pull intensity given to the vinyl with your finger - Very low latency for all the functions you can use (the software was written using the professional music library openAL) - "iTunes File Sharing" to transfer the sounds of your playlist into the device directly by using MAC o PC (using iTunes software); with this feature you can backup on your MAC / PC the your preferred "dj playlist" and you can use them when you want - 6 scratch effects ******************************************************** QUICK START GUIDE (LOAD A SONG): 1) Press on "Import" and after on the "white disk with the notes" 2) Select the song (from the device sound library) to import into the "dj Playlist" (repeat step 1 and 2 to import multiple songs) 3) Press on "Playlist" and after on the "white disk with the notes" 4) Select the song You want to play 5) Set POWER to ON 6) Click on "Play/Pause" button to play the song 7) Start Your DJ performance by interacting with Your fingers with "djTurntables" ********************************************************
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flare Scratch at 3.5 against djTurntables's 1.4. Flare Scratch also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). djTurntables's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Flare Scratch costs $4.99 and djTurntables $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flare Scratch holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flare Scratch has 71 ratings behind it against 5, 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 25% of djTurntables's.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, djTurntables every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | djTurntables |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) — better | 1.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Gianluca Natalini |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
djTurntables
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
djTurntables
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
djTurntables
No in-app purchases
Questions
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