# Baby Scratch vs STAR DEEJAY

The clearest difference is rating: STAR DEEJAY at 5.0 against Baby Scratch's 4.3. STAR DEEJAY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Baby Scratch's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1). 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. STAR DEEJAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

STAR DEEJAY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baby Scratch has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baby Scratch | STAR DEEJAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-scratch/id338290357/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-deejay/id6447108816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% 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 | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Async](https://appshunter.io/developer/324824805) | [iDance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680177485) |

## What reviewers say

### Baby Scratch

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

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:** 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


### STAR DEEJAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-deejay/id6447108816)

Mix music on your iPad using over 200 integrated audio loops or your own library. Features animated turntables, tempo control, EQs, and a variety of effects. Learn DJ basics and connect with compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Over 200 integrated audio loops, Mix with iPad audio library, Animated 2-turntable interface, Tempo control and EQs, Multiple audio effects, Pad FX for intuitive effect control, BPM engine for easy mixing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baby Scratch free?

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

### Is STAR DEEJAY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Baby Scratch or STAR DEEJAY?

STAR DEEJAY is rated higher. Baby Scratch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while STAR DEEJAY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Baby Scratch or STAR DEEJAY have ads?

Neither Baby Scratch nor STAR DEEJAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baby Scratch or STAR DEEJAY?

Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and STAR DEEJAY every 3 months. Most recently, Baby Scratch was updated on October 14, 2026 and STAR DEEJAY on October 7, 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.*