# Baby Scratch vs Tactile1800

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Baby Scratch at 74% against Tactile1800's 0%. Baby Scratch also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (55 vs 5). Tactile1800's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baby Scratch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tactile1800 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baby Scratch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baby Scratch has 55 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Baby Scratch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tactile1800's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baby Scratch | Tactile1800 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-scratch/id338290357/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactile1800/id1336820707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Async](https://appshunter.io/developer/324824805) | [Tactile Pictures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336820706) |

## What reviewers say

### Baby Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-scratch/id338290357)

This music app lets you become a DJ with a built-in sampler and turntable. Record your own sounds, scratch them, and share your creations. It includes classic DJ samples and beat loops for creative mixing.

**Highlights:** Built-in sampler, Record and scratch own voice, Flare Scratch engine, Battle record with DJ samples, 3 built-in beat loops, Session recording and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 808/Electro Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dusty Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Bit Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Head Nodders Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buba Breaks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tweaky Breaks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cartridge Breaks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rap and Trap Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Records #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export recordings and ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Responsive scratching
- 👍 Realistic turntable feel
- 💡 Ability to record and scratch own voice/samples
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🔒 Cannot use own music library
- 📏 Small screen size issues
- 🔇 Limited sound samples

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 10 and newer
- Freezes on launch on iPhone 6s and newer
- Requires headphones to function on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to use own music library
- Pitch control and speed adjustment
- Crossfader functionality
- Expanded sound sample library
- Save/export recorded scratches


### Tactile1800

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactile1800/id1336820707)

This app offers a hands-on DJ experience, allowing you to control music playback with intuitive gestures. Import tracks, organize queues, and even set up multiple turntables for simultaneous playback. Customize the look with various color themes.

**Highlights:** Import songs, albums, and playlists, Organize song queues, Direct record control (speed, direction), Pitch control for rotation speed, Multi-turntable playback, Customizable color themes, Apple Music streaming integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baby Scratch free?

Baby Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tactile1800 free?

Tactile1800 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Baby Scratch or Tactile1800?

Baby Scratch is rated higher. Baby Scratch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Tactile1800 averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Baby Scratch or Tactile1800 have ads?

Neither Baby Scratch nor Tactile1800 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baby Scratch or Tactile1800?

Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and Tactile1800 every 3 months. Most recently, Baby Scratch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tactile1800 on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*