# Skratcher vs VU950

The clearest difference is rating: Skratcher at 5.0 against VU950's 4.5. Skratcher also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). VU950's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 92 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Skratcher costs $4.99 and VU950 $4.99 up front. VU950 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Skratcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skratcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Skratcher's written reviews are positive against 67% of VU950's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Skratcher ships an update every 92 months, VU950 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skratcher | VU950 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skratcher/id409667863/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 92 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 14 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MindArray Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318275405) | [Dariusz Chynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805845479) |

## What reviewers say

### Skratcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skratcher/id409667863)

Transform your device into a professional DJ setup. Load music, scratch vinyl, apply effects, and mix beats with realistic physics and low-latency audio. Record your sets and even connect with another device for a synchronized dual-deck experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic virtual turntable with touch scratching, Real-time audio effects suite, Sound effects pad with custom import, Crossfader with adjustable curves, Beat loop import and playback, Tempo and pitch control with Key Lock, Mix recording to WAV

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VU950

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vu950/id6772073841)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app emulates the behavior of early digital samplers, focusing on sound shaping through intentional limitations and artifacts. It offers a full timestretch workflow, reduced bit depth processing, and MIDI control for a hands-on experience. Standalone mode includes multi-track sequencing, effects, and the ability to host other AUv3 apps.

**Highlights:** Classic sampler sound emulation, Full timestretch workflow, Reduced bit depth processing, MIDI-controllable parameters, Multi-track sequencing, AUv3 hosting, Built-in effects

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EMAX drumkit | $0.99 | one-time |
| S2400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC2000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC2000 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MPC3000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP1200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| S900 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SP202 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skratcher free?

Skratcher costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VU950 free?

VU950 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Skratcher or VU950?

Skratcher is rated higher. Skratcher averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VU950 averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Skratcher or VU950 have ads?

Neither Skratcher nor VU950 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skratcher or VU950?

Skratcher ships an update every 92 months, and VU950 every 2 days. Most recently, Skratcher was updated on September 20, 2026 and VU950 on September 17, 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.*