Comparison

DJ RON DON vs VINYL ESQUIRE

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

Head to head
About

DJ RON DON

Explore a vast collection of Reggae music mixes curated by a renowned DJ. Discover rare finds and exclusive tracks with seamless transitions. Enjoy a rich musical landscape crafted by an artist with over two decades of experience.

Highlights
  • Curated Reggae mixtape collection
  • Rare and exclusive tracks
  • Smooth musical transitions
  • Extensive back catalog
  • Award-winning DJ craftsmanship
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If you own a Reggae mixtape, chances are you have more than one of DJ Ron Don’s musical delights in your collection! It’s no surprise, as DJ Ron Don has been rocking our ears and souls with quality mixes since 2002. Characterized by stellar Reggae music blends and often rare finds and exclusives, DJ Ron Don’s craftsmanship shines on his mixes, offering listeners loads of music and smooth transitions with limited interruptions. With hundreds of sought after mixes to his credit, DJ Ron Don has created quite a musical landscape in the industry, garnering a worldwide fan base, awards and media attention (including New York Times, The Beat, Time Out New York and more).

About

VINYL ESQUIRE

Explore classic content, DJ culture, and timeless interviews with legendary DJs. This podcast delivers in-depth discussions and dope music, celebrating the artists who shaped the industry.

Highlights
  • Classic DJ content
  • DJ culture insights
  • Timeless interviews
  • Dope music selections
  • In-depth artist discussions
Features
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VINYL ESQUIRE THE PODCAST BRINGING CLASSIC CONTENT, DJ CULTURE, TIMELESS INTERVIEWS & DOPE MUSIC! WE ARE DEDICATED IN BRINGING IN DEPTH CONTENT FROM THE LEGENDARY DJ'S THAT HAVE SHAPED THE DJ CULTURE FOREVER.

Screenshots

DJ RON DON4 screens
VINYL ESQUIRE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DJ RON DON at none against VINYL ESQUIRE's shown. DJ RON DON also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). VINYL ESQUIRE's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2). On price, rating 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DJ RON DON against 5.0 for VINYL ESQUIRE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VINYL ESQUIRE has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJ RON DON ships an update every 4 months, VINYL ESQUIRE every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
DJ RON DON versus VINYL ESQUIRE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJ RON DONVINYL ESQUIRE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better5.0 (41 ratings)
Number of ratings241 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCorhMacro Solutions and Identities Ltd.Michael Dunham

Customer experience

DJ RON DON

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VINYL ESQUIRE

All ratings41 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DJ RON DON

No in-app purchases

None

VINYL ESQUIRE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJ RON DON free?
DJ RON DON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VINYL ESQUIRE free?
VINYL ESQUIRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJ RON DON or VINYL ESQUIRE?
DJ RON DON is rated higher. DJ RON DON averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VINYL ESQUIRE averages 5.0 from 41 ratings.
Do DJ RON DON or VINYL ESQUIRE have ads?
VINYL ESQUIRE shows ads; DJ RON DON does not.
Which is updated more often, DJ RON DON or VINYL ESQUIRE?
DJ RON DON ships an update every 4 months, and VINYL ESQUIRE every 9 months. Most recently, DJ RON DON was updated on November 2, 2026 and VINYL ESQUIRE on November 2, 2026.

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