Comparison

RequestBox vs DJ Song Request Card

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

Head to head
About

RequestBox

This app simplifies managing song requests for events and venues. Hosts can create digital request boxes for guests to submit and vote on songs, either in advance or live. Guests can easily find and request songs, and follow their favorite hosts.

Highlights
  • Create digital song request boxes
  • Guests submit and vote on requests
  • Search songs via Spotify
  • Set access pin codes
  • Optional Spotify playlist integration
  • No guest sign-up required
Features
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RequestBox is an app that enables you to manage song requests at events and venues. Hosting an event? Use RequestBox to create a box for your guests to drop their song requests in. You can create a box to get song requests in advance to help prepare a setlist. Or create a box during the party and receive live requests. Guest at a party? As a guest, you can influence the music by dropping song requests or by voting on other guests requests. You can also create an account to follow your favorite hosts/DJs and be the first to know when they create a new box. Note: RequestBox does not manage music playback. It is up to the host to use their preferred platform to source and play the music. Main features: • No sign ups required for guests. Just download the app, search for the box and request away. • Search for your favorite songs with the help of Spotify search • Boxes can be opened for up to 48 hours. You can also set a pin code for access, modify the request interval per guest and much more. • Optional Spotify playlist integration for your box. * Spotify features may be limited to territories and regions where Spotify is available

About

DJ Song Request Card

Transform your phone into a glowing request sign for DJs. Search any song and display its title in large, readable text, even in dark environments. Includes features like a flash to grab attention and a scannable QR code for the DJ.

Highlights
  • Search songs by title or artist
  • Giant auto-sizing text
  • High-contrast themes for dark clubs
  • Attention-grabbing flash
  • QR code for track scanning
  • Recents and favorites
Features
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Shouting your song request at the DJ never works. DJ Song Request turns your phone into a giant, glowing request sign. Search any track, hold up your phone, and the title fills the screen — bright, bold, and readable from across a loud, dark room. The DJ gets it at a glance. • Search any song by title or artist • Giant auto-sizing text that fills the screen in any orientation • High-contrast themes built for dark clubs • Attention-grabbing flash to catch the DJ's eye • A friendly note like "PLEASE PLAY" • A QR code the DJ can scan to open the track • Recents and favorites for your go-to requests Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: • Every theme + fully custom colors • Write your own note • Remove the watermark No account. No sign-up. Just open it and show the DJ what you want.

Screenshots

RequestBox4 screens
DJ Song Request Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RequestBox at none against DJ Song Request Card's 1. RequestBox also leads on ratings volume (409 vs 1). DJ Song Request Card's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. DJ Song Request Card sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RequestBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJ Song Request Card holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RequestBox has 409 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RequestBox ships an update monthly, DJ Song Request Card every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RequestBox versus DJ Song Request Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRequestBoxDJ Song Request Card
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (409 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings409 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGideon de BrouwerSaeed Mirzamohammadi

Customer experience

RequestBox

All ratings409 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

DJ Song Request Card

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RequestBox

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Email link expired seconds after receiving

Requested features

24 requests
  • Option to create QR code for easy joining
  • Ability to share box instantly via QR code
  • Option to create a QR code for printing on slides/posters
  • Bar code generation for easy sharing
  • Generate a link or QR code straight to a box for an event
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  • Export lists for later analysis
  • Import own photos playlist (file import)
  • YouTube integration for search engine
  • Upload custom GIFs or pictures for events
  • Different box for photos
  • Allow clients to interact with one another
  • Cloud storage option
  • Schedule a box in advance
  • Respond to requests (e.g., checking off, unavailable, played, upcoming)
  • Bold or resize text for better readability
  • iTunes integration
  • Upload corporate logo (GIF or pic) for box backgrounds
  • Notification to requester if song is unavailable
  • Request music on other streaming platforms (e.g., Apple Music)
  • Send event link via text or email
  • Add section for preferred music tastes in profile
  • Add business contacts with clickable links in profile
  • Allow resizing of uploaded profile photos
  • Enable location services for nearby box visibility

DJ Song Request Card

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RequestBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DJ Song Request Card

One-time1
  • PlayThis Pro$2.99

Questions

Is RequestBox free?
RequestBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DJ Song Request Card free?
DJ Song Request Card is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RequestBox or DJ Song Request Card?
DJ Song Request Card is rated higher. RequestBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while DJ Song Request Card averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RequestBox or DJ Song Request Card have ads?
Neither RequestBox nor DJ Song Request Card shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RequestBox or DJ Song Request Card?
RequestBox ships an update monthly, and DJ Song Request Card every 6 weeks. Most recently, RequestBox was updated on October 14, 2026 and DJ Song Request Card on October 7, 2026.

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