Flare Scratch vs ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
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.
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
This app brings the tactile experience of vinyl scratching to your device. It offers a realistic UI, the ability to scratch live audio or samples, and advanced features like LFO automation and AUv3 integration for professional sound design.
- Vinyl-like UI with speed fader
- Scratch live audio or loaded samples
- Customizable crossfader with MIDI control
- Automated scratches with LFO
- 3-second audio recording and looping
- AUv3 plugin support
- Low-pass filter for sound design
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ScratchBud makes it easy to bring the feel of vinyl scratching to your iOS or Apple Silicon device. Whether you’re a DJ, producer, or just love experimenting with sound, ScratchBud has everything you need to start scratching. Key Features: Vinyl-Like UI: Intuitive interface mimics a real DJ turntable, complete with adjustable speed fader and motor controls. Scratch Anything: Use live audio input, a loaded sample file, or the included classic “aaah” and “fresh” samples. Customizable Crossfader: Seamlessly blend between the audio input source and FX output, with MIDI note control options. Auto Scratch with LFO: Automate scratches with adjustable LFO parameters, including rate, amount, waveform, and DAW tempo sync. Advanced Recording Options: Capture, loop, and scratch up to 3 seconds of audio, with configurable recording behaviors. AUv3 Integration: Full support for AUv3 hosts, exposing all parameters for MIDI CC control and automation. Professional Sound Design: Refine your scratch sound with built-in low-pass filter controls for cutoff and resonance. Start scratching immediately with included classic samples or load your own. ScratchBud works as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin, making it a versatile tool for your studio or live performances.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX at 4.6 against Flare Scratch's 3.5. ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Flare Scratch's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 16) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Cem Olcay |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
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
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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