Comparison

Baby Scratch vs Hypertron

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Baby Scratch

This application allows users to perform DJ scratching on their iPhone using a built-in sampler. You can record and share your scratch sessions, utilize classic DJ samples, and experiment with various DJ tools.

Highlights
  • Built-in sampler
  • Record and share sessions
  • Flare Scratch engine
  • Battle record with samples
  • Beat loops
  • Level fader
  • Transformer button
Features
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Be part of the scratch revolution! Introducing Baby Scratch: the first and best iPhone DJ Turntable with a built in sampler! Scratch your own voice! Annoy your friends! Features: • sampler (if you hear something, scratch something!) • session recordings that you can share • the Flare Scratch engine • battle record with classic DJ samples • 3 built-in beat loops • level fader • transformer button

About

Hypertron

Create music on the go with this powerful groovebox. It offers a simple interface for flexible music production, allowing you to trigger pads, tweak effects, arrange samples, and even generate new sounds with AI. Unlock advanced features for a complete production experience.

Highlights
  • AUv3 support
  • Live pad triggering
  • Sample editing and arrangement
  • AI sample generation
  • Built-in synthesizer
  • Multi-track export
  • Ableton Link sync
Features
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Hypertron is a groovebox for iPhone and iPad that combines simple design with powerful tools for flexible music production on the go. SEQUENCER - Create patterns and store them in sequences, takes and groups - Each pad can have an individual bar length of up to 64 bars - Last Step function for each pad, enabling polyrhythms ( with Performance Mode setting ) - Duplicate takes and groups with drag & drop - Switch between 16th and 32nd notes using Split-Step swipe gesture - Play and record melodies with the virtual keyboard and arpeggiator - Get creative with an innovative note repeat slider - Set custom group lengths, measured in bars or steps - Adjust global swing and set the swing amount for each pad - Customize pads, takes and groups with colors and rearrange them using drag & drop - Auto-toggle loops at bar end - Trigger pads in LIVE mode SAMPLER - Record samples using your microphone or USB interface - Generate samples with AI using multiple models to choose from (requires account registration) - Adjust start/end positions and add fade-in and fade-out to your samples - PRO: Slice samples with multi-slice sampling and autoslicing - PRO: Edit samples in the Sample Editor with multiple tools (duplicate, trim, remove, silence, reverse, normalize, pitch, timestretch, volume) - PRO: Import samples (WAV, MP3, MP4, M4A) - PRO: Export samples (WAV) EFFECTS - Add multiple effects to each pad: lowpass, highpass, reverb - PRO effects: bitcrusher, compressor, delay, distortion, phaser, tape, repeater, tremolo, pitch, timestretch, randomizer - PRO: Access additional effect settings - Automate effects with swipe gestures or fine-tune them in the editor - Select and adjust effects on pads using swipe gestures in EFFECTS mode MIXER - Adjust levels and effects in the mixer - PRO: Route outputs to busses and add effects to these busses - Select channel outputs in the Mixer with support for multichannel USB interfaces - Send MIDI OUT separately for each channel - Save your FX selection as default in the Mixer SYNTHESIZER - A simple, yet effective monophonic synthesizer: two oscillators and one LFO, controlling frequency and filter separately - Sync the synthesizer oscillators from 32 bars down to 1/32 notes - PRO: Adjust the synthesizer’s suboscillator, delay, glide parameter and bandpass filter CONNECTIVITY - Sync to other devices with Ableton Link - Connect external MIDI keyboards via USB or Bluetooth - AUv3 with resizable interface and multichannel support (via In-App Purchase) REALTIME EXPORT - Export your project (WAV, M4A) - PRO: Export every individual track of your project (WAV) - PRO: Export individual files as ZIP - PRO: Export masterbus as M4A AVAILABLE RESOURCES - All devices: 16 takes and 16 groups - Standalone on iPhone: 6 tracks - Standalone on iPhone X and newer: 12 tracks - Standalone on iPad: 16 tracks - AUv3: 12 tracks Requires iPhone 8 or higher.
Requires iPad 5th Gen or higher. HYPERTRON is free to use with unlimited playtime and the ability to record as many samples as you want. For more amazing features, go PRO and unlock the full potential of HYPERTRON across all devices with a one-time purchase inside the app.

Screenshots

Baby Scratch2 screens
Hypertron4 screens

Verdict

The call

Baby Scratch and Hypertron both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Baby Scratch's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hypertron's. Hypertron's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Baby Scratch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hypertron sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Baby Scratch against 4.4 for Hypertron. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 159 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Baby Scratch's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hypertron's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, Hypertron monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Baby Scratch versus Hypertron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaby ScratchHypertron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (55 ratings)4.4 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings55159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsyncHypertron Audio

Customer experience

Baby Scratch

All ratings55 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.1%

Hypertron

All ratings159 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative35.6%

Bugs and requests

Baby Scratch

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to use own music library
  • Pitch control and speed adjustment
  • Crossfader functionality
  • Expanded sound sample library
  • Save/export recorded scratches
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  • iPad/larger screen support

Hypertron

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Baby Scratch

One-time10
  • 808/Electro Crate$0.99
  • Dusty Crate$0.99
  • 8 Bit Crate$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Head Nodders Crate$0.99
  • Buba Breaks$0.99
  • Tweaky Breaks$0.99
  • Cartridge Breaks$0.99
  • Rap and Trap Crate$0.99
  • Battle Records #1$1.99
  • Export recordings and ringtones$1.99
14 purchases

Hypertron

One-time14
  • Bassdrums$0.99
  • E-Piano$0.99
  • Eight Zero Eight$2.99
Show 11 more
  • LOFI$2.99
  • English$2.99
  • AUV3$2.99
  • Hollow Earth$4.99
  • E-Drums$4.99
  • Andres Kit$4.99
  • Ultimate Drums$4.99
  • Old School$4.99
  • PRO$4.99
  • Premium Pack 1$4.99
  • COMPLETE BUNDLE$9.99

Questions

Is Baby Scratch free?
Baby Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypertron free?
Hypertron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baby Scratch or Hypertron?
Hypertron is rated higher. Baby Scratch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Hypertron averages 4.4 from 159 ratings.
Do Baby Scratch or Hypertron have ads?
Neither Baby Scratch nor Hypertron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baby Scratch or Hypertron?
Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and Hypertron monthly. Most recently, Baby Scratch was updated on October 1, 2026 and Hypertron on September 28, 2026.

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