Comparison

Flare Scratch vs Idiotic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Idiotic

Create silly music with this sound recording and pitch-changing keyboard. Features built-in sounds, the ability to record your own voice, and a unique pitch control for hilarious effects. It's designed to be the world's silliest instrument for fun and experimentation.

Highlights
  • Sound recording
  • Pitch changing
  • Built-in sound banks
  • Record your own voice
  • Pitch control slider
  • Silly instrument
Features
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Idiotic is a fun, sound recording, pitch changing music keyboard for the iPhone and iPad. With lots of crazy built-in sounds and the ability to record your own, start making Idiotic music today! Slide the Pitch Control to make the sounds higher and lower and truly Idiotic! There are 20 sound banks built-in. From chickens to pianos, to your own voice, Idiotic makes music fun. There are just 8 colourful keys - with Idiotic, there's no such thing as a wrong note. Unless you press the Idiotic button, then all the notes get a bit wrong! Try sliding the pitch control up and down whilst playing for extra annoying, extra Idiotic sounds, or wipe over the key to get some bendy sonics! Record a different sound onto each key, reverse them, perform them, record your Idiotic-ness and send it to your friends! Hold a key and hit record and enter MULTI mode. You can make whole sentences for your friends to enjoy! Idiotic is truly the world's silliest instrument. For more fun nonsense and some fantastic catchy songs, visit www.djeurope.com. DJ Europe is the world's number two DJ, he makes songs about home appliances, love, holidays and more. Take the incredible Washing Machine app for a spin!

Screenshots

Flare Scratch3 screens
Idiotic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Idiotic at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. Idiotic also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 66%). Flare Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Idiotic is free to download; Flare Scratch costs $4.99 up front. Idiotic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flare Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idiotic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. 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 point the same way: 66% of Flare Scratch's written reviews are positive against 92% of Idiotic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, Idiotic every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Flare Scratch versus Idiotic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlare ScratchIdiotic
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (71 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsyncWimbledon Sound

Customer experience

Flare Scratch

All ratings71 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral12.6%
Negative21.5%

Idiotic

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

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

Idiotic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flare Scratch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Idiotic

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Flare Scratch free?
Flare Scratch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idiotic free?
Idiotic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flare Scratch or Idiotic?
Idiotic is rated higher. Flare Scratch averages 3.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Idiotic averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Flare Scratch or Idiotic have ads?
Neither Flare Scratch nor Idiotic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flare Scratch or Idiotic?
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idiotic every 8 months. Most recently, Flare Scratch was updated on October 22, 2026 and Idiotic on October 12, 2026.

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