Comparison

AyoDJ vs ScratchLab

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

Head to head
About

AyoDJ

Features
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Scratch, mix, and cut with precision. AyoDJ brings the authentic feel of vinyl to your iPhone with a high-performance audio engine designed for turntablists and beatmakers. KEY FEATURES: • True Vinyl Physics: Experience 1:1 touch responsiveness with realistic slipmat friction. • Weekly Music Drops: Fresh beats delivered automatically every Thursday—never run out of new music to scratch. • Minimal Pro Controls: Dual-button system, exponential crossfader. • Custom Imports: Load your own instrumentals and samples to scratch over your own beats. • Smart Library: Save your favorite weekly tracks and build your personal crate. PREMIUM ACCESS: Unlock the full potential of AyoDJ with our flexible tiers: • Monthly Premium: Get unlimited access to the entire back catalog of weekly tracks, future drops, and custom file importing. • Upload Pass: Unlock custom file importing permanently + 2 weeks of full premium access. New to AyoDJ? Your first 2 weeks include full access—start scratching today! SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL: • Monthly Premium is an auto-renewable subscription priced at $2.99/month (prices may vary by region). • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/realmrhigh/0f1c8e5bcee5984bc951e023b02b9ddc Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScratchLab

Features
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ScratchLab is a professional capture and session-logging tool designed for DJs and structured recording workflows. It helps keep sessions organized so takes, notes, and supporting media are easier to manage. With ScratchLab, you can: • capture and organize session data • track takes with clear logging • support repeatable recording workflows • keep performance and practice sessions documented • simplify review and file organization after recording ScratchLab is built for workflows where consistency matters, whether you are documenting scratch practice, recording structured sessions, or managing repeated capture setups for training and review. It is designed to reduce confusion, improve session organization, and make post-session handling more efficient. The focus is simple: a clear, reliable workflow for capturing and organizing DJ session material without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

AyoDJ3 screens
ScratchLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScratchLab at none against AyoDJ's 2. ScratchLab also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. AyoDJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ScratchLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
AyoDJ versus ScratchLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAyoDJScratchLab
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB216 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSTANTON LEE HIGHKarl Watson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AyoDJ

Subscriptions1
  • AyoDJ Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upload Pass$5.99
None

ScratchLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AyoDJ free?
AyoDJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScratchLab free?
ScratchLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AyoDJ or ScratchLab have ads?
Neither AyoDJ nor ScratchLab shows ads.

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