Comparison

Flare Scratch vs ChordBloom

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

ChordBloom

Features
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ChordBloom turns music theory into a garden. Chords bloom as petals around the key you're in — tap to hear them, wander to neighboring keys, and watch harmony make sense visually. EXPLORE HARMONY BY TOUCH Diatonic chords, the circle of fifths, relative and parallel keys, tritone substitutions, modal interchange — each view lays the theory out as petals you can play. Long-press to cycle extensions (7ths, 9ths, 13ths), choose close, open, or spread voicings, and phrase chords as blocks, strums, or arpeggios. REAL SYNTHESIS, ON DEVICE A full SuperCollider synth engine runs right on your phone alongside classic synth voices — warm pads, plucks, bells, keys, and ambient textures. Every note is synthesized live, and it all works completely offline. AI IMPROVISATION Let the built-in improviser play melodies over your chord changes while you drive the harmony. SAVE YOUR PROGRESSIONS Collect chords into palettes and build progressions you can come back to. MIDI OUTPUT — OPTIONAL UNLOCK Turn ChordBloom into a chord controller for your whole studio: a one-time in-app purchase unlocks BLE MIDI to hardware synths and CoreMIDI to DAWs and other iOS music apps. No account. No ads. No data collected.

Screenshots

Flare Scratch3 screens
ChordBloom3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChordBloom at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. ChordBloom also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Flare Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, ChordBloom every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flare Scratch versus ChordBloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlare ScratchChordBloom
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsyncJames Hurlbut

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

ChordBloom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flare Scratch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChordBloom

One-time1
  • MIDI Output$4.99

Questions

Is Flare Scratch free?
Flare Scratch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordBloom free?
ChordBloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flare Scratch or ChordBloom have ads?
Neither Flare Scratch nor ChordBloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flare Scratch or ChordBloom?
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChordBloom every 4 days. Most recently, Flare Scratch was updated on September 29, 2026 and ChordBloom on September 14, 2026.

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