Comparison

Tell the DJ vs (big)

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

Head to head
About

Tell the DJ

Control the music at any event by requesting songs directly to the DJ in real-time. Create custom sessions with friends, set genre or artist restrictions, and see the ranked request queue. Supports Apple Music and Spotify playback.

Highlights
  • Real-time song requests
  • Browse and search music catalog
  • View request queue
  • Create and share custom sessions
  • Artist and genre restrictions
  • In-app DJ tipping
  • Chromecast playlist casting
Features
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Tell the DJ is the full experience for hosts and guests. Host or join a session in the app, shape a live ranked request list, and decide what plays next. If a guest prefers not to download the app, they can open the invite in a browser, sign in to Tell the DJ, see what’s playing, and request a song. No shouting over the music. Start a session, share one QR code or link, and let the room help choose the soundtrack while you stay in control. FOR HOSTS AND DJS — PLAY IT YOUR WAY • Run the night from your phone: reorder, remove, and see what’s playing. • Play requests through Apple Music (requires your own Apple Music subscription), Shazam, or any setup you prefer. • Limit requests to certain artists, genres, or a public Spotify playlist. • Set a PIN, participant limit, start and stop times, and repeat-request rules. • Show the live request list on a TV with Chromecast. • Invite up to 3 co-hosts with Tell the DJ Pro. • Track tips, your balance, and payment history in the app. FOR GUESTS • Join in Tell the DJ for the full experience, or choose the optional browser path. • Open the invite in a browser — no app download needed if you prefer it. • Sign in to Tell the DJ, see the live queue, and request a song. • Add a message, vote for other requests, and boost the songs you want to hear. • Get a notification when your song is up next. • No music service subscription is required to request songs. TELL THE DJ PRO Monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial: • Unlimited participants instead of 200 • Up to 3 co-hosts • More artist and genre filters • Recurring sessions and pre-join • Export the night's playlist to Spotify • No banner ads AD-FREE, YOUR WAY Remove ads for yourself with a one-off purchase, or remove the banner ad for everyone in your session with a single tap. Weddings, clubs, bars, house parties, and BBQs. Anywhere there’s a speaker and an audience, Tell the DJ makes the music a conversation.

About

(big)

Features
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big is a minimalist app designed to help you create, organize, and display impactful phrases. Whether it’s quotes, affirmations, or personal messages, big lets you organize them into custom decks, each with its own background and color scheme. Key Features: - Deck Organization: Create, edit, and organize custom decks of your favorite phrases. - Smart Card Layout: Text automatically adjusts to fit the screen, ensuring each card looks perfect. - Customizable Design: Personalize the background and text colors for each deck to match your style. - Elegant Navigation: Smooth, intuitive swipe gestures make browsing your content effortless. - Focus on Simplicity: Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a clean, minimalist design. With big, your words take center stage, displayed beautifully with ease. Perfect for storing inspirational quotes, mantras, and messages that matter most to you.

Screenshots

Tell the DJ4 screens
(big)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: (big) at none against Tell the DJ's 6. (big) also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Tell the DJ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. (big) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tell the DJ versus (big): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTell the DJ(big)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart van ZeistVICTOR PENA ROMERO

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tell the DJ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 1 Boost$0.99
  • Ad-Free Session$1.99
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  • 5 Boosts$3.99
  • 10 Boosts$6.99
None

(big)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tell the DJ free?
Tell the DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is (big) free?
(big) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tell the DJ or (big) have ads?
Tell the DJ shows ads; (big) does not.

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