Comparison

Skratch It vs RetroSFX

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

Head to head
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
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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!

About

RetroSFX

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RetroSFX is a powerful and easy‑to‑use tool for creating retro‑style sound effects. Whether you’re a game developer, content creator, or simply a fan of classic audio, this app gives you everything you need to generate unique SFX with a single tap.

Screenshots

Skratch It3 screens
RetroSFX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Skratch It at 3 against RetroSFX's —. Skratch It also leads on iOS requirement (13.3 vs 15.0). RetroSFX's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Skratch It costs $1.99 and RetroSFX $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skratch It ships an update monthly, RetroSFX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skratch It versus RetroSFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkratch ItRetroSFX
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandra WienclawskaAli Taleb

In-app purchases

None

Skratch It

No in-app purchases

None

RetroSFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skratch It free?
Skratch It costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroSFX free?
RetroSFX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Skratch It or RetroSFX?
Skratch It ships an update monthly, and RetroSFX every 5 weeks. Most recently, Skratch It was updated on September 28, 2026 and RetroSFX on September 12, 2026.

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