Flare Scratch vs Scratch Disc
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.
Scratch Disc
Create unique rhythms and sound effects by scratching audio. Load over 200 sounds or your own music onto up to 12 virtual turntables. Record your performances directly into other music creation apps.
- Up to 12 turntables simultaneously
- Over 200 included sounds
- Scratch with your iTunes library
- AudioBus and Inter-App Audio support
- Record custom sounds
- Paste sounds from other apps
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12 TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ! Take scratching performances to the extreme with superhuman turntablism. Scratch Disc provides up to 12 turntable slots to load any sound imaginable and then scratch scratch scratch it to make rhythms and effects. FEATURE LIST: • Up to 12 spinning discs at once. • Over 200 sounds to scratch with. • Scratch with songs from your iTunes music library. • AudioBus and Inter-App Audio let you record your performances directly into other apps such as GarageBand, Cubasis and Loopy. WITH IN-APP PURCHASE: • More sounds and projects. • Record yourself or other sounds and scratch with them. • Paste sounds from other apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scratch Disc at Free against Flare Scratch's $4.99. Scratch Disc also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). Flare Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (3.5 vs 3.3). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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
Scratch Disc is free to download; Flare Scratch costs $4.99 up front. Scratch Disc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flare Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flare Scratch holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. 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 68% of Scratch Disc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | Scratch Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) — better | 3.3 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| 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 | 7.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Kristin Graffagnino |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
Scratch Disc
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
Scratch Disc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
Scratch Disc
- Unlock Premium Features$3.99
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