Comparison

Flare Scratch vs Midi DJ remote

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Flare Scratch3 screens
Midi DJ remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flare Scratch versus Midi DJ remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlare ScratchMidi DJ remote
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.5 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsyncYuriy Kvasha

Customer experience

Flare Scratch

All ratings71 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral12.6%
Negative21.5%

Midi DJ remote

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

None

Flare Scratch

No in-app purchases

None

Midi DJ remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flare Scratch free?
Flare Scratch costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midi DJ remote free?
Midi DJ remote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flare Scratch or Midi DJ remote have ads?
Neither Flare Scratch nor Midi DJ remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flare Scratch or Midi DJ remote?
Flare Scratch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Midi DJ remote every 29 months. Most recently, Flare Scratch was updated on October 14, 2026 and Midi DJ remote on October 10, 2026.

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