Edit an App so it doesn't update.

Hi,
One of my favourite Apps has been updated and they've removed some functionality I want.
I know I can just not update it and I'll be fine - but I want to edit the app so both the phone and iTunes don't recognise it as needing updating. Ideally I'll then download the newer version of the App and the iPhone and iTunes will treat them as separate apps.
Can anyone help me?
I'm assuming some editing of the plist files and the actual parameters of the app itself. Before I spend hours testing and tinkering, I thought I'd ask you guys if you had any ideas!
Thanks,
Dom

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