# Serato Remote — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Serato Remote by Serato Limited, rated 2.90/5 from 19 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serato-remote/id661982948/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serato-remote/id661982948.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (15 of 52) ### 3/5 — Please update *2020-05-13, version 1.3.0* So I have all the Serato dj products and have been doing with Serato since 2007. I would love to see the ability to prepare my sets without a controller and have my crates. The second is update the app to support iPad pros full screen. Right now it looks like I’m on the 9.7 vs the 11 ### 2/5 — Not worth Buying *2020-04-02, version 1.3.0* You don't have full control. All you can do is control the effects and hit your cue points. It's not really worth it. I thought this would be fun to take to house parties... Short answer its not! ### 3/5 — Would be really good if *2018-10-24, version 1.3.0* I wish I could see my crates and music on the app and load them from my app. ### 3/5 — Great app but really needs an update *2018-10-20, version 1.3.0* This app is great... but it needs updates and bug fixes... like why do I have to connect to my computer every time I jump out of the app.... why don’t I have 4deck control... I have to be physically behind the controller to switch from 1/3 and 2/4... You guys can do so much more if you gave it some effort. ### 3/5 — It’s begging to be updated! *2018-03-30, version 1.3.0* Still only 6 sample pads? Hopefully now that Serato DJ Pro is out we will see an update to Remote! Or even a remote 2.0? ### 4/5 — Pitch play? *2017-09-19, version 1.3.0* Works great with the AKAI AMX and DVS setup. Would be great if you could use it for pitch play ### 4/5 — Review of the Serato App *2017-04-28, version 1.2* The added functions it gave my set up were quite cool, however I was a little disappointed I can't use it off line to program cues and loops. I don't always wanted them connected to my hardware. Offline updates would be appreciated. ### 4/5 — Nice App, Needs A Update *2016-11-29, version 1.2* I ❤️ this application because it gives me further control of serato DJ that my controller does not provide. However, is is great need of a update. The serato DJ software has been update and includes a lot of new features that are not available within the app and I am hoping the serato HQ is working on update. ### 3/5 — Not seeing all the features *2014-12-10, version 1.2* Now seeing the play button and I'm using the latest version ### 2/5 — No START/STOP Button *2014-01-13, version 1.0.2* I love Serato and everything they do, except this. I use a Pioneer DDJ-SX and I can do everything this app can do on my controller. EXCEPT the app will not start or stop a track. When you call something "remote" it should offer the same or basic functionality as the controller itself. So I purchased this (for $20) assuming I would be able to at least start a track, stop a track and load a track...remotely. The basics. There are times when you are playing an event where having a remote I would be incredibly handy. My bad, I read the app description and while there was no mention of starting and stopping a track, I just assumed that something so simple would be included. This app should have been named Serato Loop and Sample Controller. It would be a great app for DJs that don't have the Pioneer or Numark controller. ### 4/5 — Great App! *2013-12-13, version 1.0.2* Only choosing 4 stars because I know they can and will do better things with this app! Worth the $20! ### 3/5 — Good but needs more *2013-12-12, version 1.0.2* Please add a play/que to this. I have seen many people request the same thing. I am in the mobile dj business (weddings) and it would be amazing if I could que up and play a track while out on the dance floor. I purchased this hoping there'd be a way to do it but there isn't. Other iPad dj apps allow you to, so it can be done. Please make this happen on the next update. I think you'll get a lot more sales if this happens ### 4/5 — Its a good start... *2013-11-17, version 1.0.2* Awesome, but theres still plenty of room for functionality. Like display library while scrolling, internal mode controls, and a way to adjust cue points, loop rolls, etc while offline. ### 4/5 — Reloop button *2013-11-15, version 1.0.2* Love the product saved my life in Mexico :-) the only thing I was missing was a reloop button the ddj-sr doesn't have one and serato remote didn't either so I was with out. Still rocked the party but would have been great to have the comfort of that button located on serato remote. ### 4/5 — Pleased and Disappointed *2013-11-10, version 1.0.2* Overall I like the app. I would have given it 5/5 but not being able to see the playlist from ssl in the app interface is a deal breaker for me. I would like to see this fixed in a future update. I was really hoping I'd be able to close the lid on my MacBook and use the app's visual space to view the playlist and crates in ssl. My Dj table is already overcrowded and adding adding another piece of hardware make it more cluttered. Fix my request please! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Silly since you need another controller to make it work *2023-10-19* You can’t simply use this app with your laptop + Serato. You need a serato compatible device aka a controller or a mixer Serato certified. If you have that, why in the world would you use an iPad? To do a worse job at DJING? ### 1/5 — No longer connects to Serato *2023-07-13* This app no longer connects to serato ### 1/5 — Updates needed *2020-05-01, version 1.3.0* My serato doesn’t recognize my device anymore...due to iOS update and the Latest update of serato 2020 doesn’t communicate anymore please update it’s been 2 years ### 1/5 — Does not work *2018-10-20, version 1.3.0* I have the Serato DJ pro software installed on my Windows OS and I have the Serato Remote software installed on my iPad for months now. It simply does not connect. I have tried connecting using the charging cable from iPad to the laptop as well as tried wireless set up. Is there a way I can get reimbursed back for the $20 that I paid for this software that just does not work? ### 1/5 — Read description thoroughly before buying. This is not the "on the go" thing you're looking for. *2016-09-14, version 1.2* Thought this would have been a side controller to use, but I can't use it without it being connected to my decks at home. I travel a lot and being able to practice spinning on the train would have been nice. Definitely read the fine print. Got too excited on this and thought I found just what I was looking for. It has everything I already have, so, not needed. ### 1/5 — Deceiving. *2016-09-01, version 1.2* Read the description carefully. This will not work on its own. You must have your controller or other setup is connected to the computer, making this app a pointless, waste of money. ### 1/5 — Waste of Money *2015-01-10, version 1.2* Complete waste of money. I can't actually DJ from remote with this app. I can't see my library and therefore I have to be looking at my computer when using the app. That means I might as well be at my deck. Totally useless. ### 1/5 — 20 buck disappointment *2014-09-19, version 1.1* Wow. I can't believe people, suckers like me, are buying this app. This is not even close to being useful. No stop, no start. You have to be right up on your controller and computer screen to use this. So why. U still have to multi button loops. No dedicated loops. No jog scroll. Thank you Serato for performing cashecomy on my wallet. ### 1/5 — Good if you use turntables, crap otherwise *2013-11-26, version 1.0.2* While the app works, you cannot control so many things with it. The main reason I got it was to control stored loops since my controller can't. Guess what? No control for that here either. No library view as others have mentioned. Basically this app can control auto loops, samples, and in a limited fashion, effects. If you want more than that, look elsewhere. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2013-09-20, version 1.0.1* When I connect my iPad and computer it still says that in have no computer? Is it because I have a windows or just because the app doesn't work ? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Happy with the Serato ipad App *2018-10-01, version 1.3.0* Just Bought it & Works so Perfectly. Now Will Allow Me Freely Around the Ballrooms & Dance Floor. Thanks Serato ### 5/5 — Amazing supplemental controller. Must have Dj tool! *2015-03-05, version 1.2* I have been using the serato remote for two years now and I never run serato without it. This is a wonderful tool at a very affordable price. Companies will try to sell supplemental controllers at an expensive price but this tops them all. It's got a great layout and is great for dark venues. It adds a slicer and loop rolling features for controllers that don't have the serato performance pads and it allows you to not have to hit a shift button on your controller to get use of some of the secondary functions. As long as you keep iTunes up to date you can use a cable and there is no latency whatsoever. I only recommend that they add video features in future updates. Awesome app. ### 5/5 — Great modular control *2014-05-15, version 1.1* I'm guessing that you have an iPad already, otherwise you wouldn't be looking at this. If you're a Serato deejay using DVS or a smaller controller, or even a controller that was made for Itch instead of DJ, this app is $20 well spent. Let me be clear, this app is not a discrete music player. It only controls functions within the (compatible) Serato software on your computer, but it does that very well. It's a great addition to your current control scheme and it makes cues, loops and effects easier to access. ### 5/5 — GREAT! BUT NEED TO ADD VIDEO EFFECTS TAB *2013-12-29, version 1.0.2* I run turntables and I use my Pioneer DJM400. This has not MIDI support. So I bought the SL-Video and with no control it is much harder. I can use the my cursor, but would like to have this feature added to the next update. Looking forward to getting this added soon. Dave Ross -Las Vegas ### 5/5 — Great app *2013-12-06, version 1.0.2* I use it for my loops and samples banks and makes more easy for me than use laptop keyboard, if you have an ipad then is a great app but if you don't then don't buy the ipad for this app ### 5/5 — dj *2013-11-27, version 1.0.2* It does what it's supposed to do it helps you Dj a little bit better For $20 it was well worth it.. Some people go out spend 100 dollars on a box that does the same thing if you already have an iPad just do it... ### 5/5 — Works great! *2013-10-11, version 1.0.2* Serato just simply never seizes to amaze. Another great integration to their already superior dj software. Works great with my setup. Easy connectivity. ### 5/5 — Does not work! *2013-09-08, version 1.0.1* I love Serato DJ, along with their other products except for this app! I few months ago, it worked fine. And now it does not recognize my PC. It seems that there is known issue with PCs and not Macs. So, if you have a PC, then do not waste your time. You're better off getting a DJ controller that already has these features built into it. Your other option would be to get a MacBook. They said they are going to resolve the issue with an update, but there's no ETA at this time. Is there a way to refund me back for this purchase? ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2013-08-19, version 1.0.1* This is exactly what I've been looking for in a Serato controller. I've been running a Midifighter for the past 2 years but found the mappings lacking. I've used this at multiple gigs now and the stability is 100%. Worth the $20. ### 5/5 — Awesome!!! *2013-07-30, version 1.0.1* Does exactly what you want it to. Makes Serato even better!!! Thanks!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*