# ULTIMIDI vs VinylScratch

The clearest difference is rating: VinylScratch at 4.0 against ULTIMIDI's 2.0. VinylScratch also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ULTIMIDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and VinylScratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VinylScratch holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

ULTIMIDI ships an update every 5 weeks, VinylScratch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ULTIMIDI | VinylScratch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimidi/id6763802168/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylscratch-dj-scratch-pad/id6778534370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Nicholas Hogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895496828) | [Ivan Korablin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778534372) |

## What reviewers say

### ULTIMIDI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimidi/id6763802168)

Design custom MIDI touch control surfaces with a free-form canvas. Assign gestures, physics, and automation to faders, knobs, and more. Connect to any MIDI-capable app or hardware for a personalized music creation experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI touch control surfaces, Free-form canvas for layout design, Assign gesture bindings and automation, Connect to MIDI apps and hardware, Advanced control logic and routing, Cloud saving for controller layouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Performance Pack | $25.00 | one-time |
| Stepped Controls Pack | $25.00 | one-time |
| Automation Pack | $25.00 | one-time |
| Standard Upgrade | $50.00 | one-time |


### VinylScratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylscratch-dj-scratch-pad/id6778534370)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VinylScratch Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ULTIMIDI free?

ULTIMIDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VinylScratch free?

VinylScratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ULTIMIDI or VinylScratch?

VinylScratch is rated higher. ULTIMIDI averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VinylScratch averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ULTIMIDI or VinylScratch have ads?

Neither ULTIMIDI nor VinylScratch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ULTIMIDI or VinylScratch?

ULTIMIDI ships an update every 5 weeks, and VinylScratch monthly. Most recently, ULTIMIDI was updated on October 6, 2026 and VinylScratch on October 9, 2026.

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