Comparison

MIXO vs CrateLink

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

Head to head
About

MIXO

Manage your DJ music library from your desktop on your mobile device. Stream, download, and organize tracks with full playback controls and playlist management. Edit track information and export to USB for on-the-go performance.

Highlights
  • Cloud library sync
  • Mobile music player
  • Stream and download tracks
  • Playlist creation and editing
  • Track info editing
  • Export to USB
Features
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Upload your DJ Library from your Desktop. Then install MIXO on your phone to play, edit & sync your music on the go. Features: - Full mobile music player - Stream & download tracks - Lock screen music controls - Full album artwork - Mobile waveforms and cue points - Create, update & delete playlists - Edit track info - Export to USB MIXO Supports: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, OGG

About

CrateLink

This app allows DJs to access and manage their music library from their phone, enabling offline listening and track organization. Sync with a desktop companion app to download batches of songs for review and refinement of your collection anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Offline Serato library access
  • Download up to 50 tracks at a time
  • Mark tracks for review
  • Sync with desktop companion app
  • Organize music library on the go
  • Rediscover music gems
Features
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Bring Your Serato Library With You — Anywhere. Anytime. CrateLink lets DJs take their Serato library on the go. Whether you're commuting, at the gym, walking the dog, or just having some downtime — CrateLink helps you listen to the music you’ve spent years collecting, not just when you’re prepping or performing. Once synced with the CrateLink Companion App for desktop, your entire Serato library becomes accessible right from your phone. You can download up to 50 tracks at a time for offline listening, mark tracks for review, and keep track of what to delete, improve, or keep. This isn't just about listening — it's about making your music library tighter, better, and more intentional with every session. Why CrateLink? Most DJs only hear their tracks while prepping or playing live — when they’re half-distracted, skipping through intros, or too focused on the crowd to really listen. CrateLink changes that. Now you can explore your own library when it actually sinks in — in the car, on a walk, at the gym. Rediscover gems. Spot weak tracks. Decide what stays and what goes. Think of it like crate digging — but in your own collection. How It Works: Install the CrateLink Companion App on your laptop (Mac or Windows). Connect your phone and laptop to the same WiFi network. The app syncs your Serato crates and lets you download a batch of up to 50 tracks at a time for offline listening. Once tracks are downloaded, you're free to disconnect — listen anywhere, anytime. Mark tracks for review (keep or remove), then back at your laptop, open Serato and clean up with clarity. Why only 50 tracks? Because focused listening beats endless scrolling. This app is designed to help you move through your library in chunks — review a batch, clean it up, then load another. No overwhelm. Just progress. Designed for Busy DJs CrateLink was built for DJs who don’t have hours to sit in front of a laptop organizing their library. It’s for the 9-to-5ers, the weekend warriors, the parents, the part-timers, the passionate — anyone who wants to get more out of their collection. With CrateLink, every idle moment becomes a chance to level up your music. No more wasted hours. No more forgotten bangers. Just a smarter, easier way to organize the music that matters most.

Screenshots

MIXO4 screens
CrateLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CrateLink at 5.0 against MIXO's 3.3. CrateLink also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). MIXO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CrateLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MIXO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrateLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIXO ships an update every 3 weeks, CrateLink every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MIXO versus CrateLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIXOCrateLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIXO DJ LtdCourtney Lake

Customer experience

MIXO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

CrateLink

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

In-app purchases

None

MIXO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CrateLink

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MIXO free?
MIXO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrateLink free?
CrateLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MIXO or CrateLink?
CrateLink is rated higher. MIXO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CrateLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MIXO or CrateLink have ads?
Neither MIXO nor CrateLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIXO or CrateLink?
MIXO ships an update every 3 weeks, and CrateLink every 2 days. Most recently, MIXO was updated on October 25, 2026 and CrateLink on October 22, 2026.

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