djTurntables HD vs VinylScratch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
djTurntables HD
This app transforms your device into a professional DJ turntable, blending vintage analog feel with modern digital features. It offers detailed simulation of classic turntables, precise track control, and integration with your music library for live mixing.
- Professional turntable simulation
- Speed regulator (pitch adj)
- Track position and time display
- DJ playlist management
- Direct vinyl interaction
- Scratch and bending functions
- Low latency audio
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"djTurntables HD" turns your device into a professional turntable for DJs. The software simulates in detail the real turntables used by the great DJs of the past and adds features typical of modern devices. The fusion of two technologies “the past and present” together with the incredible quality of sounds of the portable device makes "djTurntables HD" a unique musical instrument for professional DJs. Connect your device to a mixer and become a “vintage” DJ with djTurntables HD! Features: - Turntables simulator for professional DJs (designed and tested by professionals DJs) - Speed regulator for the rotation of the vinyl (pitch adj) - Display for the current position of track and time remaining - Dj playlist (select songs from your iTunes library of the device using the “song manager importer" of "djTurntables HD" ) - Import songs from your music library to the device "dj playlist" with a selection of songs by alphabetical order, by artist, playlist, etc ... - Direct interaction with the vinyl, with your fingers - Artwork displayed on the vinyl - Exact position of the track controlled by rotation of the vinyl (rotate vinyl with your fingers) or by pressing the FF / REW slow (+ - 1 sec.) or fast (+ - 10 sec.) - Automatic restart of the song at the end of the song - Immediate Play / Stop (with stop audio effect) - Power on / power off (as in the analog turntables after power off the vinyl will rotate slower and slower until it stops, the song will sound more and more slowly) - Immediate restart during the power off procedure by pressing power on and play button - Immediate stop during the power off procedure by pressing the play / pause - Immediate stop of the disk in a fixed position by pressing the pause button - Immediate stop of the disk in a fixed position by stopping the vinyl with two fingers - Cue function to store the current track position, pushing the play button the song will restart from the cue position until the feature cue will be deactivated (repeatedly press play / pause for cue effect) - Scratch function by interacting directly with vinyl rotation, touching the vinyl with your fingers - Interacting on the vinyl you can push/pull the vinyl to correct the position of the track during the song play - Multilevel Bending: directly proportional to the push / pull intensity given to the vinyl with your finger - Very low latency (the software was written using the professional music library openAL) - "iTunes File Sharing" to transfer the sounds of your playlist into the device directly by using MAC o PC (using iTunes software); with this feature you can backup on your MAC / PC the preferred "dj playlists” and you can use them when you want - 6 preset scratch effects and many other features typical of the real analog turntables for DJs ... ******************************************************** TUTORIAL (PLAYLIST): 1) Press on "Import" and after on "VINYLS : white button with a note icon" 2) Select a song (from the device sound library) to be imported in the “dj playlist” (repeat step 1 and 2 to import many songs "the playlist") 3) Press on "Playlist" and after on "VINYLS : white button with a note icon" 4) Select the song You want to play 5) Set POWER to ON (green light on the right of POWER button) 6) Press on "Play/Pause" button to play the song 7) Start Your DJ performance by interacting with Your fingers with "djTurntables HD" ********************************************************
VinylScratch
Transform your device into a professional DJ scratch instrument. Load samples, control them with realistic vinyl physics, and shape sounds with live effects. Record and share your creations, or use it as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite music production apps.
- Realistic vinyl physics engine
- Live XY effects pad
- Cut and reverse playback
- Cue points and looping
- WAV recording and sharing
- AUv3 plugin support
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VinylScratch turns your iPhone into a real scratch instrument. Load any audio sample and control it like a record — scratch, cut, loop, cue, and shape the sound with live effects — all with your fingers on the touchscreen. Whether you're a turntablist practicing cuts without decks, a producer sketching DJ-style arrangements, or a beatmaker who wants tactile sample control — VinylScratch gives you the physics, the effects, and the workflow to do it properly. Drop in a sample, feel the vinyl, twist the FX, hit record. VINYL PHYSICS ENGINE The scratch engine models real platter mechanics. Sound accelerates and decelerates the way a record actually does, with natural spin-down when you release. • Drag on the waveform to scratch — velocity and direction tracked sample-accurately • Three inertia modes: VINYL (natural spin-down), PAGE (instant stop), OFF • Adjustable sensitivity from ultra-fine to aggressive • Multitouch scratch support on iPad LIVE FX PAD A Kaoss Pad-style XY touch surface for real-time effects. Slide your finger to shape the sound — both axes control different parameters simultaneously. • Filter — LP/HP sweep and ISO (SP-404 style isolator) • Reverb — room, hall, plate and more • Delay — time, feedback, and LP cutoff control • Distortion — bit crush and lo-fi presets • FX1 & FX2 — two configurable effect slots with custom axis mapping • HOLD — lock the effect in place after lifting your finger • Glow trail visualization on the XY pad CUT & REV • CUT — hold to mute the signal, just like a crossfader kill • REV — flips playback direction • Crossfader strip for blend control CUE POINTS & LOOP • Two cue points: CUE A and CUE B — set, jump, clear • Loop IN/OUT with toggle — keeps the region when disabled • Full waveform view with overview strip TRANSPORT & RECORDING • Play / Pause with repeat mode • Record your scratch + FX session as WAV • Share or save directly from the app • Time display with millisecond precision AUv3 PLUGIN • Load VinylScratch as an instrument in GarageBand, AUM, Audiobus, or any AUv3 host • Full UI inside the host — scratch and effects included APPEARANCE • 15 color themes • Dark interface optimized for stage and studio PRO UNLOCK One-time purchase. No subscription. Unlocks: sample loading, recording, all FX effects, FX Hold, REV CUT, crossfader, themes, and AUv3. Free version includes playback, CUT, and filter with the built-in track.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VinylScratch at Free against djTurntables HD's $0.99. VinylScratch also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). djTurntables HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
VinylScratch is free to download; djTurntables HD costs $0.99 up front. VinylScratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. djTurntables HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
VinylScratch holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
djTurntables HD ships an update every 15 months, VinylScratch monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | djTurntables HD | VinylScratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Ivan Korablin |
Customer experience
djTurntables HD
VinylScratch
In-app purchases
djTurntables HD
No in-app purchases
VinylScratch
- VinylScratch Pro$7.99
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