# Video Scratch vs Dawnbeat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dawnbeat at every 3 weeks against Video Scratch's every 4 months. Dawnbeat also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (112 vs 11). Video Scratch's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Scratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dawnbeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dawnbeat holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawnbeat has 112 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Video Scratch's written reviews are positive against 70% of Dawnbeat's.

Video Scratch ships an update every 4 months, Dawnbeat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Scratch | Dawnbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-scratch/id524708277/reviews) | **[4.2 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnbeat-sampler/id6443720584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 504 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Async](https://appshunter.io/developer/324824805) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-scratch/id524708277)

Transform your videos into interactive experiences by scratching them like a VJ. This app allows you to manipulate playback, record your performances, and share them directly to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Video scratching, Fast forward/rewind playback, Smooth 60fps playback, Record and playback performances, Pitch control, Fine tune scrubbing, YouTube upload, 1080p export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VScratch Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Dawnbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnbeat-sampler/id6443720584)

This app lets you create music by sampling and sequencing audio. It offers advanced features like multi-touch pads, an always-recording buffer, and flexible routing for creative sound manipulation. Integrate with external MIDI devices and apply a wide range of built-in and AUv3 effects.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch and draggable pads, Always-recording buffer (Memorizer), Advanced loop manipulation (BRIIKS), Flexible mixer with assignable busses, Polyphonic pads for chords, MIDI IN/OUT for external control, AUv3 effects and instrument support, Auto-slicer for audio chopping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dawn Beat Complete | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Scratch free?

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

### Is Dawnbeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Scratch or Dawnbeat?

Dawnbeat is rated higher. Video Scratch averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dawnbeat averages 4.2 from 112 ratings.

### Do Video Scratch or Dawnbeat have ads?

Neither Video Scratch nor Dawnbeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Scratch or Dawnbeat?

Video Scratch ships an update every 4 months, and Dawnbeat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Scratch was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dawnbeat on October 10, 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.*