# Skratcher vs Vinyl Layer

The clearest difference is price: Vinyl Layer at Free against Skratcher's $4.99. Vinyl Layer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 92 months). Skratcher's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Vinyl Layer is free to download; Skratcher costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Skratcher against 5.0 for Vinyl Layer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skratcher has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Skratcher ships an update every 92 months, Vinyl Layer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skratcher | Vinyl Layer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skratcher/id409667863/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-layer-record-ambience/id6789688065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 92 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MindArray Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318275405) | [Isaac Rose](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785245488) |

## 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


### Vinyl Layer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyl-layer-record-ambience/id6789688065)

Enhance your music playback with the cozy texture of a spinning record. Choose from four distinct vinyl-inspired moods and adjust crackle and texture levels to create a unique listening experience. Designed to work with other audio apps, it offers a simple, beautiful interface.

**Highlights:** Four vinyl-inspired sound layers, Adjustable crackle and texture controls, Sleep timer, Background audio support, CarPlay support, No account or ads required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skratcher free?

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

### Is Vinyl Layer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skratcher or Vinyl Layer?

Skratcher and Vinyl Layer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Skratcher or Vinyl Layer have ads?

Neither Skratcher nor Vinyl Layer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skratcher or Vinyl Layer?

Skratcher ships an update every 92 months, and Vinyl Layer fortnightly. Most recently, Skratcher was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vinyl Layer on October 31, 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.*