Comparison

Baby Scratch vs VU202

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

VU202

Create beats and design sounds with this performance-focused sampler. Import or record audio, shape sounds with extensive editing tools, and build rhythms and song structures. Customize the interface and export your creations.

Highlights
  • Import, record, and resample audio
  • Sample editing with trim, attack, decay
  • Pattern and song arrangement modes
  • Per-step nudge timing
  • Pad, bank, and master effects
  • Export WAV or stems
  • UI customization
Features
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VU202 is a performance-focused sampler for iPhone and iPad, built for fast sound design, pattern creation, and hands-on beat making. VU202 now can export it projects into my newest creation - VU Studio Desktop - mini daw for OSX and Windows that will help You to finish Your VU202 projects. Look for a discount code in the app! Import your own samples or unlock included drumkits, record directly into pads, or resample processed sounds to create new layers and textures. Shape every sound with trim, attack and decay editing, pitch control, reverse playback, loop modes, trigger or gate playback, and multiple effect stages. Build rhythms in Pattern Mode, switch between patterns instantly, and arrange full ideas in Song Mode. Push grooves further with per-step nudge timing, quick pattern tools like rename, duplicate, erase, and double, and fast pad and bank actions including mute and solo. Use pad effects for detailed sound design, then process groups and the full mix with bank and master FX. Bounce effected sounds into new samples, export full mixes or stems, and keep building without breaking your flow. Make the instrument your own with UI customization, including background images, opacity control, and editable interface colors. Features: Import, record, and resample audio directly into pads Trim samples and edit attack, decay, and release shape Use trigger or gate playback per pad Create patterns, duplicate them, erase them, rename them, and double their length Add per-step nudge timing for looser, off-grid grooves Arrange full song chains in Song Mode Use pad, bank, and master effects Mute and solo pads or full banks for fast performance control Export projects as WAV or stems Save projects and continue where you left off Customize the look of VU202 with colors and background images Use zoom support for a more comfortable editing view VU202 is made for drums, chops, textures, and fast musical sketches, with a workflow that stays direct, creative, and playable.

Screenshots

Baby Scratch2 screens
VU2023 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VU202 at 4.8 against Baby Scratch's 4.3. VU202 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (94% vs 74%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 VU202 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VU202 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Baby Scratch's written reviews are positive against 94% of VU202's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, VU202 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Baby Scratch versus VU202: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaby ScratchVU202
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (55 ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsyncDariusz Chynek

Customer experience

Baby Scratch

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

VU202

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%

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

VU202

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
9 purchases

VU202

One-time9
  • MPC 2000 Drumkit$0.99
  • SP202 Drumkit$0.99
  • SP1200 Drumkit$0.99
Show 6 more
  • S2400 Drumkit$0.99
  • S900 Drumkit$0.99
  • EMAX$0.99
  • MPC3000 Drumkit$0.99
  • MPC 2000 2$0.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Baby Scratch free?
Baby Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VU202 free?
VU202 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baby Scratch or VU202?
VU202 is rated higher. Baby Scratch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while VU202 averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Baby Scratch or VU202 have ads?
Neither Baby Scratch nor VU202 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baby Scratch or VU202?
Baby Scratch ships an update every 3 months, and VU202 weekly. Most recently, Baby Scratch was updated on September 23, 2026 and VU202 on September 20, 2026.

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