Comparison

Scratch Disc vs DrumComputer

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

Head to head
About

Scratch Disc

Create unique rhythms and sound effects by scratching audio. Load over 200 sounds or your own music onto up to 12 virtual turntables. Record your performances directly into other music creation apps.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 turntables simultaneously
  • Over 200 included sounds
  • Scratch with your iTunes library
  • AudioBus and Inter-App Audio support
  • Record custom sounds
  • Paste sounds from other apps
Features
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12 TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ! Take scratching performances to the extreme with superhuman turntablism. Scratch Disc provides up to 12 turntable slots to load any sound imaginable and then scratch scratch scratch it to make rhythms and effects. FEATURE LIST: • Up to 12 spinning discs at once. • Over 200 sounds to scratch with. • Scratch with songs from your iTunes music library. • AudioBus and Inter-App Audio let you record your performances directly into other apps such as GarageBand, Cubasis and Loopy. WITH IN-APP PURCHASE: • More sounds and projects. • Record yourself or other sounds and scratch with them. • Paste sounds from other apps.

About

DrumComputer

This app is a powerful tool for creating synthetic drum sounds and beats. It combines advanced synthesis techniques with flexible modulation and sequencing capabilities, offering intelligent randomizers and pattern editing for endless creative possibilities. Users can design unique drum hits, build complex patterns, and mix them for professional-sounding results.

Highlights
  • 8 layered sound engines
  • Flexible modulation matrix
  • Intelligent sound randomizers
  • 16-step sequencer with pattern generation
  • Auto and manual remixing/fills
  • AUv3 plugin and standalone operation
  • MIDI file export
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DrumComputer is the new specialist for synthetic drums, combining classic and modern synthesis with flexible modulations and luxurious sequencing. Intelligent randomizers, elegant pattern editing and import of your own samples are just a few of the mind blowing possibilities. Enjoy new drums everyday and get inspired by all the creativity that DrumComputer sets free. Just because, there still is all the unheard of... More than 400 global presets and 450 engine presets are shipping with DrumComputer. Add the Sound Randomizer and you have an unlimited source of cool sounds. ::FEATURES:: • 8 Sound Engines, each one layering a Resonator, Wavetable/Analogue, Resynth and Sampler • Filter, Compressor, Overdrive and 2 kinds of Send Reverbs: Room and Hall • 2x Env/LFO, plus Synth-Engine-Modulators, Sequencer-Modulators, ModMatrix • Intelligent Randomizers for endless Drum Sounds • 16 Step Sequencer and Pattern Generator, Probability, Rolls, +/- Step Delay, Swing, Humanize • Auto- und Manual Remixing/Fills • Easy Keyboard Mapping for Patterns, Mutes and Engine Triggers • Keyzones for Rolls, Pitch and Modulation • AUv3 plug-in with MIDI FX support & Standalone • Audio Bounce • MIDI File Export • Multiple Audio/MIDI Outputs • Virtual, Network, External & Bluetooth MIDI • Ableton Link • MIDI Learn & Host Automation • Preset iCloud Sync • Preset Share ••• Sound Engines ••• 8 individual 3-layer synth engines to design, shape and sculpt powerful drum hits. Depth modulation area with envelopes, LFOs, and a complex modulation matrix to change most parameters using a wide array of sources. Finest noise table conversion technology, followed by a filter, distortion and side chain compressor. ••• Sequencer ••• Enjoy smart randomization to create patterns that feel natural and organic and add some feeling to the pattern with swing and 'humanization'. Move various parameters along to match the notes, such as velocity, pitch, decay, probability, roll and offset. ••• Kit Page ••• Bring all the individual sounds together in one place, select new sound presets or even randomly generate new sounds based on various sound type profiles and give your kit some character, punch and an analogue feel! ••• Mix ••• With Volume, Mute, Solo, Pan as well as two reverb return channels you can send any of your sounds to at any time and also assign the mixer parameters as modulation destinations. The Room reverb gives you a nice familiar space, letting you glue together multiple drum sounds, while the Hall reverb gives a massive space you can use either as a utility, or as way to fire your sounds off into the cosmos! ••• Mapping ••• Create up to 16 individual patterns (from scratch, or using the easy copy/paste function), and chain these together into a sequence, up to 16 patterns long. Use your MIDI keyboard or controller to send values that quickly and seamlessly switch between patterns on the fly. Quickly remove and add the individual hits, trigger rolls of different speeds, or even have them as pitch modifiers. ••• Auto- and Manual Remixing/Fills ••• Mash up your patterns with one simple parameter and produce all sorts of automatic and random edits to your sound. Add creative fills and variations to your loop to keep it constantly moving with fresh ideas - great for jamming or to prevent audio stagnation. ••• Wavetable/Resynth Import & Sampler ••• Import your own audiofiles to create Wavetables. Resynthesize Hihats, Snares, even Chords with the Resynth import feature or switch to Sampler mode to play back samples the ordinary way.

Screenshots

Scratch Disc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DrumComputer at 4.8 against Scratch Disc's 3.3. DrumComputer also leads on ratings volume (621 vs 16) and review sentiment (81% vs 68%). Scratch Disc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scratch Disc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DrumComputer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrumComputer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrumComputer has 621 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Scratch Disc's written reviews are positive against 81% of DrumComputer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scratch Disc versus DrumComputer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch DiscDrumComputer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (16 ratings)4.8 (621 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16621 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristin GraffagninoSugar Bytes GmbH

Customer experience

Scratch Disc

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

DrumComputer

All ratings621 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative11.0%

Bugs and requests

Scratch Disc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DrumComputer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup with iOS 14.2
  • Inability to import samples in some cases
  • MIDI out only supports single channel

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add real-time beat recording
  • Improve MIDI mapping capabilities
  • Add randomization options for tempo, sequence length, and mixing
  • Improve preset management (ability to delete presets)
  • Optimize for better performance and battery life
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  • Add a dedicated envelope for mixer level control
  • Improve signal flow visualization and clarity

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scratch Disc

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium Features$3.99
1 purchases

DrumComputer

One-time1
  • DrumComputer Full Version$29.99

Questions

Is Scratch Disc free?
Scratch Disc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrumComputer free?
DrumComputer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scratch Disc or DrumComputer?
DrumComputer is rated higher. Scratch Disc averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DrumComputer averages 4.8 from 621 ratings.
Do Scratch Disc or DrumComputer have ads?
Neither Scratch Disc nor DrumComputer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratch Disc or DrumComputer?
Scratch Disc ships an update every 3 weeks, and DrumComputer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scratch Disc was updated on June 1, 2026 and DrumComputer on September 29, 2026.

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