# Traktor DJ — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of Traktor DJ by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH, rated 4.10/5 from 135 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traktor-dj/id592052832/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traktor-dj/id592052832.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 85 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 21 ## Newest reviews (12 of 51) ### 4/5 — Please change key lock *2023-07-31* I want the key lock to be optional and not forced. I want to be able to mix things sped up or slowed down without the pitch being the same ### 3/5 — I love this simple version but *2022-07-20, version 1.6.8* Minimal help topics. Frustrating ### 3/5 — Good app but how do I disable key lock? *2021-10-19, version 1.6.8* I’m trying to disable key lock and I can’t find it anywhere and the instructions won’t tell me how ### 4/5 — Simple but substantial. Perfect for beginners *2021-04-20, version 1.6.8* This is probably the easiest Dj app that is still on a professional level.. ### 3/5 — Needs Sync *2019-02-11, version 1.6.8* I’ll change my review when I can sync from Apple Music cloud. There has to be a way to do this! I’ve got 100’s of playlists all useless because they aren’t downloaded on my small iPad storage. ### 4/5 — Good for existing Traktor Pro users *2018-07-10, version 1.6.8* If you own the computer software version of this app then this is great because you probably already have your library in itunes (or easily add your library if not) and have a way to work on setlist literally all the time. Do the tedious stuff like lining up beatgrids, setting cue points and the main benefit is being able to test out every possible combination of any of your tracks, anywhere. If you download a bunch of new songs and drop em into an itunes playlist on your computer, download the playlist to download all the songs with one button on your ios device, go into traktor dj, let it analyze the tracks and just organize the view so it puts them in order of key to start seeing what sounds good with what, all in key. Not to mention all beatgrids and cue points can be transferred to traktor pro! But this assuming you have the appropriate settings in itunes and devices. All of this may sound like an extended tedious process but for me this isn’t a simplified version of a typical process for a dj. Too me this is a workflow I didn’t even know was possible or how to begin to setup. All ground work for sets can be done casually on your ipad or iphone in terms of building routines, set lists and routine prep work like cues and what not then you can literally just pick up where you left off when you go to your computer and have a set fully prepared, that just works, doesn’t fall out of sync and that you know an order of songs for. It’s pretty rad but there’s no midi functionality which is ridiculous. Only works with certain ni controllers for control of parameters like faders, knobs etc.... but it’ll play audio on any sound card that may already have that works with other apps. It’s a pretty complete solution for a few use cases like those how have compatible hardware but everyone else should see this as a lite or mobile version of Traktor for building and rehearsing set lists or routines. Also no IAA or audiobus support. Auria, cubasis, tabletop and garageband all don’t show it as a sound generator so there’s that. ### 4/5 — Mixcloud upload nit working *2018-04-27, version 1.6.8* I like Traktor for the ability to upload to Mixcloud, but now it will not log in to do it any longer. What has happened? ### 5/5 — Traktor Dj is a great for learning *2018-03-01, version 1.6.8* Ok so I actually started out djaying with this program I find it to be amazing in many ways it helped me learn and got me really into this kind of work it’s v Rey easy to use and almost does most of the work for you really but honestly hands down I love this app over all the other dj apps for iPad love native instruments keep up the good work ### 5/5 — Best DJ software I have. *2018-02-25, version 1.6.8* I really appreciate that there are no stupid wanna be turntables. Once I found you could store the loops I was hooked. I would love to see a visual indication of what a low or high pass filter does to the freq response. Maybe a simple eq curve. I don't like the regular eq sliders but I would use the Chanel volumes more if I didn't get the eq at the same time. ### 5/5 — From a producers standpoint *2018-01-29, version 1.6.8* I hope like heck that three years later my review isn't the last review. The program asked me to rate again so here it is. 100% usable in every aspect. Updated regulations. Timing and effects are great and to the producers of the world, a very valuable tool. The old review ; I'm not s Dj but this program was so amazingly written and someone is probably mad mathematical genius because the syncing is perfect no matter what I drop in it. Usually I am putting my own beats or songs it and sometimes other people's music and pulling out Synthesizer loops and phrases back in my song/beat. If I see one person talk about this being expensive, I will personally have them tracked down and take him to the local music store and make him by the PC or Mac version. Support he programmers and artists who make usable awesome apps and say no to drama. ### 4/5 — Add iOS 11 file drop please. *2018-01-01, version 1.6.8* The best iPad DJ app, simple, convenient to use. But it needs file share stuff that came with iOS 11. Hope devs not completely forgot about that app, and there will be a new update. ### 3/5 — Come On! Something has to change. *2017-11-30, version 1.6.8* Love it but it is so very frustrating. For starters, all slide faders are glitchy and not smooth at all. Doing gradual volume changes is nearly impossible. And I am using a iPad (5th edition). Second, the overall volume isn’t loud enough. Needs another channel or two added. And lastly, something needs to be done with our current track options and choices. It is to limited, confusing and not user friendly. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Any documentation for uploading music? *2021-08-04, version 1.6.8* For an app that is available on iOS.. there are no instructions for using music on apple devices on the app. I used this a couple of years ago without issue, but now no songs are available due to being locked to iTunes. I get that, but how do you get songs on your device and have them show in the app? There’s no link to a folder in the app… does it just pull from the whole apple device? (I’m using iPad). I have legal music in my files that don’t appear here that are in the correct format, so idk what’s going on but this has just been a complete waste of time. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2020-12-24, version 1.6.8* Thought it would connect to AudioShare, it doesn’t. Traktor for iPad is worthless to me... AudioShare compatibility is absolutely essential for any iOS music related app. And no I’m in no way affiliated to AudioShare, it’s just an app I can’t live without in my creative flow. ### 1/5 — NO CRUISE MODE! *2018-11-26, version 1.6.8* I do enjoy the dj aspect of this program but cruise mode is so useful. I am baffled they havent implemented it into the program. What if I need to use the bathroom or leave the decks unattended for a few moments. (ie happened last weekend) . Very disappointed. ### 1/5 — CRIPPLED. *2018-10-28, version 1.6.8* Locked to your iTunes music library. BS. LET US LOAD ANY MUSIC SOURCE WE WANT! ### 1/5 — Rip off...i knew it. *2018-09-07, version 1.6.8* I was looking for images of the app in portrait mode for ipad. I took a leap of faith and purchased the app. There is no way to rotate it to portrait mode. It is no good to me like this. Here the challenge: can you implement it? Let me see how good are you guys! Other apps did it. Thanks. Till then, i will keep one star. Update: still no portrait. I love to have my money back! After 1 year...still no portrait mode...unusable for me. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2018-07-16, version 1.6.8* To add to my previous review: I am using an iPad Pro, and the app rarely works at all. ### 1/5 — Traktor is dead :( *2018-06-19, version 1.6.8* Leave the game and do something serious: - Key control "Pro". - Pitch "each deck" (4%, 8%, 10%, 16%, 24%, 32%). - Pitch bend "each deck" (+/-). - Cue/Play (like all Dj iPad software). - External USB stereo mixer (1/2 - 3/4). - External mixer mono (heatphone output). - Colored wave. Easy :) ### 1/5 — Needs updates *2018-01-24, version 1.6.8* Needs updates for iOS 11. iPad Pro issues began once iOS 11 came. ### 1/5 — No Sync / No iCloud Backup *2017-11-10, version 1.6.8* I have invested a lot of money into my Traktor S4 setup. I originally got this app on the iPad and it was great. My MacBook Pro had been stolen so I wanted to use this as my primary DJ setup and then switch to Traktor Pro when I could afford a new computer. I’d decided to completely switch from my Ableton setup to Traktor without ever using Traktor Pro from hearing great things from other people. The intention was to have the iPad app and then be able to sync all my cue points to Traktor Pro when I had my new computer(which is how this was marketed before). Now I have the new computer only to find out I can’t sync any of my data from the iPad app to Traktor Pro even though that was promised when it was purchased. The manual sync options I have found won’t work because iCloud sync isn’t working at all(no Traktor DJ folder in iCloud). I’m at a loss and out of some serious cash with my S4 and hard case. I’m seriously heartbroken over this and don’t know what to do. Steer clear of the Traktor world!!! The iPad app really is amazing, but the Traktor Pro software so far is terrible and setting cue points is so much more tedious than the iPad. So TLDR: iPad App is great until you want to sync anything or have iCloud Drive work. Traktor Pro software seems neglected and key features like cueing don’t work as well as the iPad app. 1 star on the iPad app for selling me a giant lie. ### 1/5 — I music *2017-09-05, version 1.6.8* I can't sync my I music songs with this app [drm protetected file] ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best Dj app ever! *2022-08-07, version 1.6.8* Please don’t stop development on this. We need it! ### 5/5 — Hmmmm *2021-08-24, version 1.6.8* What can I say? This app changed my life. The weirdness that is Traktor app mk1 is so unique and magical there are no words? ### 5/5 — 22 years DJ perspective *2020-05-26, version 1.6.8* Sounds fantastic! I bought this because the new Traktor dj2 has no options to access your recordings kinda comical that your forced to purchase Soundcloud to access your recordings, on the go without WiFi the Soundcloud feature destroys functionality of this App. Traktor Dj is great, but missing some key feature like; loop size, mixer fader volume, start-stop and pitch bend dedicated buttons. This could be a pro-level App if they work more on updates, as for now ill stick with my Serato setup for my professional use until these Apps get’s updated, so I can work on the go. ### 5/5 — Been using it for 5 years ...I even have traktor dj2 for iPad *2020-04-08, version 1.6.8* But I always go back to use this one cuz I learned on it and I like the functionality of it ....2 is cool an all but ima fan of this classic design at this point ...will crash from time to time,,but for the most part it’s pretty solid ..I wish they’d update this version again Please don’t discontinue this ...I make a tiny supplemental income off of using this app ### 5/5 — It’s a lot more since I updated my iPad! *2019-04-11, version 1.6.8* I love this app compared to the Pro 2 version on my Mac. I have not tried the new Pro 3 version of Traktor on the Mac yet. There is a new version coming out for iPad and the Mac that I am eager to try. I try to let the music speak for itself and use too many bells and whistles. This way I dont get distracted from the music itself, its a “less is more” style for me. I also DJ various rock genres of music when I’m not beat matching an EDM set. Traktor for iPad is ideal for what I need it for, along with the Kontrol Z1 its a great setup, especially if you’re a DJ without a car and commute to gigs. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2018-07-11, version 1.6.8* Great UI w lots of creative options ### 5/5 — Great *2018-05-31, version 1.6.8* Performance master piece ### 5/5 — PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE THIS *2018-05-22, version 1.6.8* This is hands-down the BEST Dj experience on the iPad in my experience, but it DESPERATELY needs an update! Please add multi-device syncing settings and up the interface a notch. Its been too long since this app has had an update it deserves. I’m scared you guys might be leaving it to die. PLEASE DON’T... Its the BEST!!!! ### 5/5 — Fun *2018-05-11, version 1.6.8* Easy and fun. Get a controller! ### 5/5 — Excelente *2018-04-28, version 1.6.8* Really good, i use on ipad excelent --- *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.*