Comparison

VinylScratch vs Lo

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

Head to head
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.

About

Lo

Features
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Lo-Fire creates an endless stream of warm, generative lo-fi music designed for focus, relaxation, studying, reading, coding, or simply watching the rain outside. Every session is unique — no playlists, no loops, no two moments are ever exactly the same. Just choose the right mood or write the desired mood. Imagine sitting beside a crackling campfire on a quiet evening. The world slows down, your thoughts drift, and time becomes a little softer. Lo-Fire brings that feeling wherever you are. Why you’ll love Lo-Fire • Endless AI-powered generative lo-fi that continuously evolves • Cozy, warm soundscapes for deep focus or peaceful relaxation • No repetitive tracks — every listening session is different • Perfect for work, study, reading, journaling, meditation, or winding down before sleep • Beautifully minimal design that stays out of your way Whether you’re writing code, studying for exams, sketching ideas, or simply taking a quiet moment for yourself, Lo-Fire creates a calm space where inspiration can grow. Light the fire. Put on your headphones. Stay for a while.

Screenshots

VinylScratch4 screens
Lo1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lo at none against VinylScratch's 1. On price, ads, device support 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. VinylScratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VinylScratch versus Lo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinylScratchLo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB101 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperIvan KorablinАлексей Антонов

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VinylScratch

One-time1
  • VinylScratch Pro$7.99
None

Lo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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