Comparison

AyoDJ vs VinylScratch

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

VinylScratch

Transform your device into a professional DJ scratch instrument. Load samples, control them with realistic vinyl physics, and shape sounds with live effects. Record and share your creations, or use it as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite music production apps.

Highlights
  • Realistic vinyl physics engine
  • Live XY effects pad
  • Cut and reverse playback
  • Cue points and looping
  • WAV recording and sharing
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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VinylScratch turns your iPhone into a real scratch instrument. Load any audio sample and control it like a record — scratch, cut, loop, cue, and shape the sound with live effects — all with your fingers on the touchscreen. Whether you're a turntablist practicing cuts without decks, a producer sketching DJ-style arrangements, or a beatmaker who wants tactile sample control — VinylScratch gives you the physics, the effects, and the workflow to do it properly. Drop in a sample, feel the vinyl, twist the FX, hit record. VINYL PHYSICS ENGINE The scratch engine models real platter mechanics. Sound accelerates and decelerates the way a record actually does, with natural spin-down when you release. • Drag on the waveform to scratch — velocity and direction tracked sample-accurately • Three inertia modes: VINYL (natural spin-down), PAGE (instant stop), OFF • Adjustable sensitivity from ultra-fine to aggressive • Multitouch scratch support on iPad LIVE FX PAD A Kaoss Pad-style XY touch surface for real-time effects. Slide your finger to shape the sound — both axes control different parameters simultaneously. • Filter — LP/HP sweep and ISO (SP-404 style isolator) • Reverb — room, hall, plate and more • Delay — time, feedback, and LP cutoff control • Distortion — bit crush and lo-fi presets • FX1 & FX2 — two configurable effect slots with custom axis mapping • HOLD — lock the effect in place after lifting your finger • Glow trail visualization on the XY pad CUT & REV • CUT — hold to mute the signal, just like a crossfader kill • REV — flips playback direction • Crossfader strip for blend control CUE POINTS & LOOP • Two cue points: CUE A and CUE B — set, jump, clear • Loop IN/OUT with toggle — keeps the region when disabled • Full waveform view with overview strip TRANSPORT & RECORDING • Play / Pause with repeat mode • Record your scratch + FX session as WAV • Share or save directly from the app • Time display with millisecond precision AUv3 PLUGIN • Load VinylScratch as an instrument in GarageBand, AUM, Audiobus, or any AUv3 host • Full UI inside the host — scratch and effects included APPEARANCE • 15 color themes • Dark interface optimized for stage and studio PRO UNLOCK One-time purchase. No subscription. Unlocks: sample loading, recording, all FX effects, FX Hold, REV CUT, crossfader, themes, and AUv3. Free version includes playback, CUT, and filter with the built-in track.

Screenshots

AyoDJ3 screens
VinylScratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VinylScratch at monthly against AyoDJ's every 5 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AyoDJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VinylScratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AyoDJ ships an update every 5 months, VinylScratch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AyoDJ versus VinylScratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAyoDJVinylScratch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSTANTON LEE HIGHIvan Korablin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AyoDJ

Subscriptions1
  • AyoDJ Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upload Pass$5.99
1 purchases

VinylScratch

One-time1
  • VinylScratch Pro$7.99

Questions

Is AyoDJ free?
AyoDJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VinylScratch free?
VinylScratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AyoDJ or VinylScratch have ads?
Neither AyoDJ nor VinylScratch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AyoDJ or VinylScratch?
AyoDJ ships an update every 5 months, and VinylScratch monthly. Most recently, AyoDJ was updated on October 28, 2026 and VinylScratch on October 9, 2026.

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