Comparison

Composer Pro vs DJ Mix Pro

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

Head to head
About

Composer Pro

Compose music scores with ease using a familiar keyboard layout. This app supports multiple parts, a wide range of instruments, and various musical symbols, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced musicians.

Highlights
  • Keyboard-style note input
  • Support for up to 8 parts
  • Over 100 instruments
  • Variety of music symbols
  • Configurable parts and settings
  • Instrument transposition
  • Export without watermark
Features
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A handy sheet music writer app, make writing sheet music feels like typing notes. Tap on the keys with notation in a familiar keyboard layout. Provide a very easy way to compose music score. Support up to 8 parts, over 100 instruments, variety of music symbols and notations. It is very friendly for rookies while professional enough for experts. --------------------------------- UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION - Support up to 8 parts - Config parts(add, delete, reorder) - Change key for each part - Change beat type and tempo - Config clef for each staff - Config sound for each part - No watermark image export - No Ads - Support 2nd voice part - Transpose instruments - Change keyboard size - Import data file - Unlock all 100+ instruments - The subscriptions are $9.99 monthly and $49.99 yearly with free trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable - Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/terms_service.html

About

DJ Mix Pro

A local-first DJ mixing app offering creative control and a streamlined music workflow. It provides hands-on tools for mixing, practicing, and performance playback without ads or subscriptions. Explore features like dual decks, real-time effects, and MIDI support.

Highlights
  • Dual-deck DJ interface
  • Real-time performance controls with effects
  • Cue point workflow
  • File and playlist browsing
  • Autopilot playlist mode
  • MIDI Learn support
Features
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DJ Mix Pro is a local-first DJ mixing app built for creative control, focused performance, and a cleaner music workflow. DJ Mix Pro gives you a practical set of hands-on tools for mixing, practicing, playlist building, and performance-style playback without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or locked features. Load tracks from your device, browse playlist folders, view waveform displays, set cue points, adjust tempo and pitch, shape transitions with effects, and control your mix in real time. Core Features: • Dual-deck DJ interface Mix with two responsive decks, dedicated play controls, waveform displays, track timing, deck volume, pitch, BPM adjustment, and a smooth crossfader. • Real-time performance controls Fine-tune tempo, pitch, volume, cue points, and effects while you play. DJ Mix Pro includes creative effects such as reverb, delay, filter, distortion, and flanger. • Cue point workflow Set and trigger up to five cue points per deck, making it easier to jump to key moments in your tracks during practice or performance. • File and playlist browsing Use the built-in file explorer to browse folders, open playlist directories, load tracks into either deck, and keep your music workflow organized. • Autopilot playlist mode Scan playlist folders, review track durations, reorder setlists, and let DJ Mix Pro move through a playlist with configurable crossfades. • MIDI Learn support Map compatible MIDI hardware controls to deck functions, sliders, cue buttons, effects, transport controls, file explorer navigation, and the crossfader. Save and load MIDI controller presets using mapping files. • 40+ bundled demo tracks Explore DJ Mix Pro right away with over 40 included demo tracks across multiple playlist styles, perfect for testing the workflow, practicing transitions, and trying Autopilot mode. • Local-first privacy DJ Mix Pro is designed to work with files and settings stored on your device. No account is required, and the app does not collect personal user data. • No subscriptions The core app experience is available without recurring payments, hidden feature locks, or required memberships. DJ Mix Pro was created to be useful, focused, and enjoyable for DJs, music lovers, creators, students, hobbyists, and anyone who wants a private, hands-on way to mix tracks. Thank you for supporting DJ Mix Pro.

Screenshots

Composer Pro4 screens
DJ Mix Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Composer Pro at Free against DJ Mix Pro's $22.99. Composer Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DJ Mix Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

Composer Pro is free to download; DJ Mix Pro costs $22.99 up front. Composer Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DJ Mix Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Composer Pro versus DJ Mix Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComposer ProDJ Mix Pro
PriceFree — better$22.99
Rating4.5 (694 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings694 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嵩 张Robert Di Bartolomeo

Bugs and requests

Composer Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notes sometimes placed incorrectly
  • Measures and compositions randomly deleted
  • Inability to restore deleted content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more instruments beyond piano
  • Allow changing time signatures and key signatures without subscription
  • Improve note editing and placement
  • Add export options to save/share compositions
  • Provide more music notation tools and dynamics

DJ Mix Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Composer Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Access$6.997 Days
  • Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Pro Access$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

DJ Mix Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Composer Pro free?
Composer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DJ Mix Pro free?
DJ Mix Pro costs $22.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Composer Pro or DJ Mix Pro have ads?
Neither Composer Pro nor DJ Mix Pro shows ads.

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