Comparison

Arguments 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

Arguments

This vintage-style audio processing plugin generates unique sounds by combining two signals with complex math. It functions as a tone generator, distortion unit, or multimode filter, encouraging sonic exploration.

Highlights
  • Vintage-style audio processing
  • Dual signal combination
  • Test tone generation
  • Complex distortion unit
  • Multimode filter
  • Encourages sonic exploration
Features
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Arguments is a vintage-style test equipment plugin for tone generation and dual audio processing. It takes two signals and smashes them together using math derived from analog nuclear research processors. The results are dynamic, often unpredictable but always unique. Since each part of Arguments can run independently, it also works as a sonically rich test tone generator, as a complex distortion unit, or as a multimode filter. Arguments open nature rewards exploration, the presets are a mere suggestion for you to jump off from.

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

Arguments1 screens
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX at $5.99 against Arguments's $19.99. Arguments's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Arguments costs $19.99 and ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arguments holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Arguments's written reviews are positive against 67% of ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arguments versus ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArgumentsScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings716 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioThing Ltd.Cem Olcay

Customer experience

Arguments

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

None

Arguments

No in-app purchases

None

ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arguments free?
Arguments costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX free?
ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arguments or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX?
Arguments is rated higher. Arguments averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Arguments or ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX have ads?
Neither Arguments nor ScratchBud Vinyl Scratching FX shows ads.

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