Comparison

Note Recogniser vs ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Note Recogniser

Features
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Note Recogniser - Recognise the pitch of any note! The note recogniser indicates whether the note is flat or sharp with octave. Play your sound on an instrument and have it transformed to musical notation. Analyses the pitch frequency that you sing or play, and gives the corresponding note name. This app is best not only for singing and finding which notes you're hitting, but then you can play the note on the any musical instruments and it matches perfectly. Play your sound on an instrument and have it transformed to musical notation. Note Recogniser Features Include: * Detect pitch accurately * Support multiple notes * Easy to use user interface * Concert pitch option * Standard note naming systems. Main Note Recognition range: * 05-19 * 07-37 * 10-19 * 11-37 * 13-19 * 12-12_flats * 12-12_sharps * 17-17 * 24-24_sharps etc.

About

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

This app brings the tactile experience of vinyl scratching to your device. It offers a realistic UI, the ability to scratch live audio or samples, and advanced features like LFO automation and AUv3 integration for professional sound design.

Highlights
  • Vinyl-like UI with speed fader
  • Scratch live audio or loaded samples
  • Customizable crossfader with MIDI control
  • Automated scratches with LFO
  • 3-second audio recording and looping
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Low-pass filter for sound design
Features
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ScratchBud makes it easy to bring the feel of vinyl scratching to your iOS or Apple Silicon device. Whether you’re a DJ, producer, or just love experimenting with sound, ScratchBud has everything you need to start scratching. Key Features: Vinyl-Like UI: Intuitive interface mimics a real DJ turntable, complete with adjustable speed fader and motor controls. Scratch Anything: Use live audio input, a loaded sample file, or the included classic “aaah” and “fresh” samples. Customizable Crossfader: Seamlessly blend between the audio input source and FX output, with MIDI note control options. Auto Scratch with LFO: Automate scratches with adjustable LFO parameters, including rate, amount, waveform, and DAW tempo sync. Advanced Recording Options: Capture, loop, and scratch up to 3 seconds of audio, with configurable recording behaviors. AUv3 Integration: Full support for AUv3 hosts, exposing all parameters for MIDI CC control and automation. Professional Sound Design: Refine your scratch sound with built-in low-pass filter controls for cutoff and resonance. Start scratching immediately with included classic samples or load your own. ScratchBud works as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin, making it a versatile tool for your studio or live performances.

Screenshots

Note Recogniser4 screens
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Note Recogniser at $1.99 against ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX's $5.99. ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Note Recogniser costs $1.99 and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Note Recogniser versus ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote RecogniserScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating—4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuresh VermaCem Olcay

In-app purchases

None

Note Recogniser

No in-app purchases

None

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Recogniser free?
Note Recogniser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX free?
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note Recogniser or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX have ads?
Neither Note Recogniser nor ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX shows ads.

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