Comparison

ScratchLab vs MicroTape

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

Head to head
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.

About

MicroTape

Features
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Use MicroTape as a voice recorder, field recorder, music recorder, sample recorder, or audio looper. MicroTape is for musicians, sound designers, journalists, podcasters, and other users who record audio. Recording, playback, library controls, input controls, and original-file sharing do not require a subscription. Some edit, loop, effect, and export features require a MicroTape Premium subscription. RECORD AUDIO • Select AAC, Apple Lossless, or WAV format. • Select a sample rate of 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz. • Record mono or stereo audio. • Set the input gain before you record. • Level meters show the input and playback levels. • MicroTape adds the date and time to each new tape. EDIT AND PLAY TAPES • Use the waveform to select a position or audio range. • Trim the start and end of a tape. • Loop a complete tape or a selected range. • Add a crossfade to the loop point. • Use varispeed to play audio in reverse, at low speed, or at double speed. • Add a fade-in or fade-out. • Normalize the audio and set the output gain. • Adjust the low, middle, and high frequencies with the equalizer. • Add tape drive, wow, and flutter effects. ORGANIZE YOUR TAPES • Rename each tape in the tape library. • Save a location with a tape when you enable this option. • MicroTape can identify sounds and speech topics on your device. • Use sound tags to filter the tape library. • Each rendered tape keeps a link to its source tape. EXPORT AUDIO • Share the original audio file without changes. • Export edits and tape effects as a new audio file. • Select AAC for a small file. • Select WAV for a full-quality file. • Select the sample rate and channel format for each export. Terms of Use: https://wavefoldlabs.com/products/micro-tape/terms Privacy Policy: https://wavefoldlabs.com/products/micro-tape/privacy

Screenshots

ScratchLab4 screens
MicroTape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScratchLab at none against MicroTape's 2. ScratchLab also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.6). On price, ads 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. MicroTape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ScratchLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScratchLab versus MicroTape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchLabMicroTape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKarl WatsonWavefold Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

ScratchLab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MicroTape

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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