Skratch It vs sub808
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Portable DJ set on iPhone/iPad
- Responsive virtual deck
- Semi-automated mixer with crossfader patterns
- Import custom samples
- Live recording to WAV
- DSP effects
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・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!
sub808
Create powerful sub-bass sounds with this intuitive instrument app. Explore analog-inspired flavors, fine-tune saturation, and sculpt your basslines with versatile envelope and shaper controls. Compatible across devices for seamless production.
- 50 Factory Presets
- 4 Analog Flavors
- 8 Saturation Modes
- Filter Cutoff & Glide
- Handcrafted Envelope & Shaper
- Cross-platform Compatibility
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Sub atomic bass. Anywhere. For any mix. sub808 is the end result of countless hours dialing in and perfecting the perfect 808 - so you don’t have to! Experience the instant power of sub808 in your productions and sculpt your bass into something uniquely yours with our intuitive interface, all within moments. At its core, sub808 includes 50 Factory Presets, featuring 4 distinct flavors: Smooth, Tape, Gritty, and Nasty. Each flavor comes with its own unique analog character, providing excellent starting points for your creativity. Fine-tune these sounds to perfection with 8 Saturation modes, offering precise control over drive and mix levels. Smooth Easy-To-Dial-in Filter Cutoff & Glide Times: Experience enhanced versatility with a filter cutoff featuring both pre and post saturation modes, enabling you to position your filter precisely within the signal chain. Elevate your bass playability with the added convenience of an easily adjustable glide function, facilitating seamless pitch bending between your bass lines for added depth and expression. Handcrafted Envelope and Shaper: We’ve dialed in a customized amp envelope, giving you just what you need: Attack & Release. To complement this further, a specialized transient shaper that can sculpt your sound from a smooth bass pad, to PUNCH kick drum sound with ease. Collaborate, Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Machine: Wether you have a fleet of production machines, or if you collaborate with music makers around the world, we have you covered with cross-platform compatibility & presets to make switching between any machine fast and easy. Features - 50 Factory Presets covering multiple genres - 4 distinct Flavors with baked in Analog goodness - 8 Saturation Modes w/ Drive & Mix Controls - Punch Control for Smooth or Punchy bass - Sound sculpting Glide & Attack/Release Controls - Preset Manager included for saving, editing, and loading different presets - Standalone app and AUv3 included
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skratch It at 91% against sub808's 0%. Skratch It also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and price ($1.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, 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
Skratch It costs $1.99 and sub808 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Skratch It holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Skratch It's written reviews are positive against 0% of sub808's.
Skratch It ships an update monthly, sub808 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skratch It | sub808 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (28 ratings) — better | 4.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.3 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandra Wienclawska | OSC Audio |
Customer experience
Skratch It
sub808
In-app purchases
Skratch It
No in-app purchases
sub808
No in-app purchases









