Flare Scratch vs SHINOBI DJ
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.
SHINOBI DJ
This app provides professional-level DJ scratching functionalities with an intuitive interface. It offers extensive features for customization, performance, and audio manipulation, including cue points, pitch control, and audio effects. Enhance your DJ sets with advanced options and library access.
- Up to 5 cue points
- Pitch control and Master key mode
- Waveform display
- Audio effects (Reverb, delay)
- Recording sampler
- Library access for local media
- Virtual fader simulation
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SHINOBI DJ App offers all essential scratch functions and requirements for professional-level performance. Its intuitive features are readily accessible, allowing for a seamless and customised DJ scratching experience. 1. Up to 5 - 10 cue points 2. Pitch control, Pitch Synth and Edit mode 3. Volume control 4. Waveform display 5. Audio effect (Reverb, delay) 6. Recording sampler 7. Output setting 8. Sound output (Reverse mode/hamster switch, A/B deck activation) 9. Flip mode 10. Transformer button 11. Library access (Local media files) 12. Virtual fader simulation for screen recording 13. Fader calibration and re-calibration 14. Fader Start mode 15. Cut lag adjustment (SHINOBI FADER M only) 16. Skin & Video Scratch Function (In-app purchase) 17. SHINOBI LOOPER Function (In-app purchase) 18. Training mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SHINOBI DJ at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. SHINOBI DJ also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5). Flare Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (66% vs 44%). On update cadence, ads, 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
SHINOBI DJ is free to download; Flare Scratch costs $4.99 up front. SHINOBI DJ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Flare Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.
SHINOBI DJ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Flare Scratch's written reviews are positive against 44% of SHINOBI DJ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, SHINOBI DJ every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | SHINOBI DJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Whitney Ching |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
SHINOBI DJ
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
SHINOBI DJ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
SHINOBI DJ
- SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.1$4.99
- SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.2$4.99
- SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.4$4.99
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- SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.5$4.99
- SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.3$4.99
- Invader Video Breaks$5.99
- SHINOBI LOOPER Function$5.99
- Skin Function$7.99
