Comparison

EG Nodes vs Skratch It

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

Head to head
About

EG Nodes

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

Highlights
  • Clip-based Audio Unit host
  • Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer)
  • Audio recording and sampling
  • Load external AU3 instruments and effects
  • Scene and automation control
  • Flexible MIDI routing
  • Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer
Features
Read full description

EG Nodes is a clip based Audio Unit host with sequencing capabilities to play external instruments, Audio Unit or MIDI hardware and create a complete audio project. A powerful and flexible groovebox to perform or create musical projects from scratch in a fast and easy way. BUILTIN MIDI GENERATOR Use the builtin nodes to play instruments, apply effects and perform. NOTE/CHORD - generates a single note or a chord ARPEGGIO - generates chord arpeggios SEQUENCER - to play a note sequence RHYTHM - to play drums, percussion or rhythmic instruments PIANO ROLL - to write more complex MIDI part in a classic piano roll editorFEATURES GENERATIVE - to continuously generate sequences evolving in time MIDI FX - to host external MIDI FX Audio unit like sequencers, piano rolls and others MIC/INPUT NODE a simple node input audio from your device mic or an external usb interfaces. You can play your guitar or any instrument together with your song and record it using the Audio/Sampler node. BUILTIN AUDIO/RECORDER/SAMPLER Use the Audio Sampler node to import audio files (wav, mp3, mov, mp4, caf or aiff). Audio node is capable of sync the loop to your project tempo using pitch shifting algorithm to stretch the audio without changing its pitch. You can create your own instrument, adding a sample and playing it via the MIDI sequencer nodes. You can also use the Audio node to record the output from any node in your project or from a mic/line (using the MIC node). SONG NODE to link scenes and create a song structure. You can add how many song nodes you like and assign each one to a different section. MIX GROUP NODE to create mixing busses and group nodes. An easy way to apply effects and automation to multiple nodes at the same time. AU3 INSTRUMENTS, FX AND MIDI FX Load your favorite Audio Units to unlock an infinite palette of sounds. SCENES & AUTOMATIONS Save and recall up to 8 main scenes to control your song structure and nodes combination - each node can save its configuration, parameters and notes Automate parameters to add sparkle to your compostions. PROBABILITY - FREQUENCY - RANDOMIZATION AND MORE... Each node has additional controllers to make your performance unique, original and unpredictable. FLEXIBLE MIDI ROUTING & MIDI LEARN Send MIDI and receive it from external hardware, software or apps. Configure soruces and destination for each node and record directly into piano roll. Almost each button, know or slider can be assigned and controlled by your extenal MIDI controllers via a super easy MIDI learn setup AU3 MODULAR SEQUENCER EG Nodes can be loaded in other DAW/Hosts as MIDI FX generator to create MIDI sequences in a fast and easy way MIXER/COMPACT VIEW Adjust nodes level in a compact and optimised view UNIVERSAL Run EG Nodes on iPad or iPhone and share your project with other musicians. ADDITIONAL FEATURES STANDALONE VERSION - 8 recallable scenes to save nodes configurations - History Undo/Redo - Project MIDI scale transposition - Save and recall your favorite nodes - Duplicate and rename nodes - Import and export MIDI into Piano Roll nodes - Individual clip length, speed and steps number - Individual swing for each Sequencer or Rhythm node - AU3 Parameters automation - Multiple MIDI input sources assignable - Record from MIDI input or builtin keyboard into Piano Roll clips - Record AU instruments MIDI Out into Piano Roll clips - Import/Export presets - Record and export your performance - Ableton link sync support - MIDI in & out with midi channel filter for each node - Flexible internal MIDI routing to send MIDI from one node to other ones - MIDI learn to control app with external controllers and MIDI surfaces AU3 MIDI PROCESSOR VERSION - MIDI processor Audio Unit to be hosted into other DAWS - includes all the sequencing features of the standalone app - send MIDI notes out to your host - control AU3 parameters of other AU3 instruments or effects hosted with the app and automate them

About

Skratch It

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a portable DJ scratching tool. It offers a responsive virtual deck, a semi-automated mixer with customizable crossfader patterns, and various sound sets for creative scratching on the go.

Highlights
  • Portable DJ set on iPhone/iPad
  • Responsive virtual deck
  • Semi-automated mixer with crossfader patterns
  • Import custom samples
  • Live recording to WAV
  • DSP effects
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

・Transform your iPhone and iPad into a portable DJ set designed for the art of scratching・ We’re excited to bring you an app that redefines the possibilities of dj scratching with a single hand-held device, ready to be used on the go, anywhere you want. Skratch it! transforms your iOS device into mobile turntable / mixer / loop player combo, allowing you to instantly experience limitless possibilities right at your fingertips. ・Seamless scratch experience・ Thanks to the implementation of a highly responsive virtual deck and a semi-automated mixer’s crossfader, it is possible to achieve both precision and finesse of performance even for beginners. The mixer section offers eight, carefully selected, crossfader movement patterns that are automatically synced with the tempo of background music playback. These can be easily combined together by the swipe gestures, allowing to create endless combinations of the scratching sounds. The app comes with a selection of six different sound sets, containing most of the all-time classic samples together with some fresh beeps, squelches and rough noises! Eager to cut and bend your own sounds? Importing custom samples is also possible. ・Packed with useful features・ - Dope selection of background music tracks (80 - 140 bpm) - 6 pads for switching between different scratching sounds sets - Mixer unit with pattern-driven tempo-synced and manual modes of the crossfader - Responsive, large, virtual deck with triggers for performing “stab” and “faderless” tricks - Possibility to cue and trigger selected part of the record - 4 different DSP effects - Live recording to WAV (record your performance with or without the background music) - Importing of custom samples (44.1khz, stereo, 16-bit WAV files) - Tap tempo button for fast tweaking of the playback speed - Audio routing (audio output from the app can be routed to another app that supports IAA) - Built-in tutorial - Hours of fun and engaging experience!

Screenshots

EG Nodes4 screens
Skratch It3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Skratch It at $2.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. Skratch It also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). EG Nodes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (93 vs 28). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EG Nodes costs $19.99 and Skratch It $2.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Skratch It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EG Nodes against 4.8 for Skratch It. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of EG Nodes's written reviews are positive against 91% of Skratch It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EG Nodes ships an update weekly, Skratch It monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
EG Nodes versus Skratch It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEG NodesSkratch It
Price$19.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (93 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews — better91.4% of reviews
Number of ratings93 — better28
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.3
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliott GarageAleksandra Wienclawska

Customer experience

EG Nodes

All ratings93 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

Skratch It

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.6%

Bugs and requests

EG Nodes

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Sampler won’t play correctly
  • Sampler features don’t work consistently
  • Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
  • Crashes with some apps
  • Crashing results in losing work
Show 9 more
  • Accidentally refreshed instead of saving
  • Can’t sequence all AU parameters
  • Chord module seems weird
  • Rhythm module labeling is hard to understand
  • Pads option for iPhone could be better
  • Sustain pedal input issue (resolved)
  • Pan bug (resolved)
  • Teething problems being sorted
  • Some bugs reported (quickly fixed)

Requested features

12 requests
  • Easy way to report bugs without login/account
  • Keep save/refresh options on screen
  • Audio recording or looping module
  • Audio clip module, like a looper
  • 16 steps per page for sequencers
Show 7 more
  • Sequence all AU parameters
  • Follow chord mode to control other nodes
  • Pads option for iPhone in portrait mode
  • Tie notes together/ sustain notes
  • Automate bending notes, lead guitarist style
  • More specific randomization, such as bass pattern generation
  • Multi Track export

Skratch It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EG Nodes

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Large tip$14.99
None

Skratch It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EG Nodes free?
EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Skratch It free?
Skratch It costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EG Nodes or Skratch It?
EG Nodes and Skratch It are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 93 and 28 ratings respectively.
Do EG Nodes or Skratch It have ads?
Neither EG Nodes nor Skratch It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EG Nodes or Skratch It?
EG Nodes ships an update weekly, and Skratch It monthly. Most recently, EG Nodes was updated on October 10, 2026 and Skratch It on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons