# Scratch Disc vs Dawnbeat

The clearest difference is rating: Dawnbeat at 4.2 against Scratch Disc's 3.3. Dawnbeat also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 16). Scratch Disc's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratch Disc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dawnbeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dawnbeat holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dawnbeat has 112 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 71% of Dawnbeat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Disc | Dawnbeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-disc/id938058816/reviews) | **[4.2 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnbeat-sampler/id6443720584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 504 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kristin Graffagnino](https://appshunter.io/developer/938058815) | [Luis Rivas](https://appshunter.io/developer/599309613) |

## What reviewers say

### Scratch Disc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-disc/id938058816)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium Features | $3.99 | one-time |


### Dawnbeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawnbeat-sampler/id6443720584)

This app lets you create music by sampling and sequencing audio. It offers advanced features like multi-touch pads, an always-recording buffer, and flexible routing for creative sound manipulation. Integrate with external MIDI devices and apply a wide range of built-in and AUv3 effects.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch and draggable pads, Always-recording buffer (Memorizer), Advanced loop manipulation (BRIIKS), Flexible mixer with assignable busses, Polyphonic pads for chords, MIDI IN/OUT for external control, AUv3 effects and instrument support, Auto-slicer for audio chopping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dawn Beat Complete | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Disc free?

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

### Is Dawnbeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scratch Disc or Dawnbeat?

Dawnbeat is rated higher. Scratch Disc averages 3.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Dawnbeat averages 4.2 from 112 ratings.

### Do Scratch Disc or Dawnbeat have ads?

Neither Scratch Disc nor Dawnbeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scratch Disc or Dawnbeat?

Scratch Disc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dawnbeat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scratch Disc was updated on June 1, 2026 and Dawnbeat on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*