Flare Scratch vs Midi DJ remote
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.
Midi DJ remote
Control your PC/Mac DJ software remotely over Wi-Fi. This app acts as a MIDI controller, offering comprehensive deck and mixer functions to eliminate the need for a mouse and trackpad during your sets.
- Remote Wi-Fi MIDI control
- Play/Pause, Cue, Tempo fader
- Jog control and Hot points
- Looping and Sync modes
- Full mixer controls
- FX regulators and Kill buttons
- LCD display for track info
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Midi DJ remote is a MIDI controller for PC/Mac DJ software, including Traktor Pro 2, Deckadance 2, Mixxx, Torq, and any other MIDI-enabled DJ software. It allows you to send and receive MIDI messages over a Wi-Fi network, enabling remote control of your PC/Mac DJ software. With Midi DJ remote, you can eliminate the need for a mouse and trackpad. This app is fully compatible with Traktor Pro 2 for both Mac and PC, and it consists of DeckA, DeckB, and Mixer functionalities. **DeckA/DeckB features:** - Play/Pause - Cue - Track search buttons - Tempo fader - Jog control - 4 programmable Hot points - In/Out loop buttons with 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 time intervals - Master mode - Sync mode - Flux mode - Track position finger changer Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD display showing track name, time (m:s:f), and track position indicator. **Mixer:** - Left/Right volume level faders - Crossfader - Mic gain fader - Main output level protected fader (to prevent rapid volume changes) - Hi, Mid, and Low frequency regulators - Kill Hi, Mid, and Low buttons - Gain control - 3 FX regulators per channel - 3 FX turn on/off buttons per channel Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD left/right and main output level indicators - File browsing using Up & Down keys - Load to Deck A or B buttons - Phones cueA & cueB buttons To utilize all the features of Midi DJ remote, please consult the user's guide and watch the demonstration videos at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/ Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfV3kv906lE
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flare Scratch at 66% against Midi DJ remote's 0%. Flare Scratch also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months). Midi DJ remote's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Flare Scratch costs $4.99 and Midi DJ remote $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, Midi DJ remote every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flare Scratch | Midi DJ remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Async | Yuriy Kvasha |
Customer experience
Flare Scratch
Midi DJ remote
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
Midi DJ remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flare Scratch
No in-app purchases
Midi DJ remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flare Scratch free?
Is Midi DJ remote free?
Do Flare Scratch or Midi DJ remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flare Scratch or Midi DJ remote?
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