Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs Midi Dj Lite

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

Head to head
About

VirtualDJ Remote

Control DJ software wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Use your device as a turntable, monitor the mix, or control the entire gig remotely. Offers full customization with downloadable skins.

Highlights
  • Wireless DJ control via WiFi
  • Virtual turntable functionality
  • Remote mix monitoring
  • Customizable skins for interface
  • Control multiple decks
  • Video mixing support
Features
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Mix with VirtualDJ directly from your iPhone or iPad ! Whether you want to use your iPad as a virtual scratch turntable, or just want to step away from the booth for a moment but still continue to monitor the mix from your iPhone, or even want to mix the whole gig wirelessly from your iPad while the computer plugged to your sound system delivers the beats, the VirtualDJ Remote application gives you full freedom to operate VirtualDJ over a WIFI connection. IMPORTANT NOTICE: this application needs to connect to the software VirtualDJ running on a Mac or PC computer. The VirtualDJ software is available for FREE on www.virtualdj.com SIMPLE WIRELESS SETUP: VirtualDJ Remote and VirtualDJ Software connect over a simple Wifi connection. If you are already using a wifi network, the connection will be done automatically, using Bonjour. Otherwise, you can easily create an ad-hoc wifi network, and enter the device IP address in the VirtualDJ software for immediate connection. EASY AUDIO CONFIGURATION: The audio is being played by the computer, so you just need to plug your audio system to your computer, no need to carry audio wires to your iPhone/iPad. SUPPORT THE FULL POWER OF VIRTUALDJ: VirtualDJ is the most used DJ software, with more than 100,000,000 users, and has been used reliably by professional DJs all over the world for the past 10 years. It features almost everything a DJ can need, from beat mixing, effects, song suggestions, samplers, video mixing, etc. MAXIMUM VERSATILITY: The interface and functionalities of the VirtualDJ Remote can be completely tailored to your exact needs, by using new Skins. The Skin format is compatible with the popular VirtualDJ’s skin SDK, and thousands of users are working on creating skins to fit every needs. You can download their creations, or easily create one by yourself. Anything is possible, from a full-featured sampler pad, an effect table, a turntable emulator, a complete controller, or whatever else your imagination and need will come up with. YOU CAN DO MORE: - Mix music videos and plug your computer to a projector to get the video out - Broadcast your mix live on Internet radios - Record your sessions on your computer - Get personalized advices on what to play next with MusicGroups - Mix with 3, 4, 6, or how many decks you want simultaneously (up to 99)

About

Midi Dj Lite

Control your PC/Mac DJ software remotely over Wi-Fi. This app provides comprehensive MIDI control for popular DJ programs, eliminating the need for a mouse and trackpad. Features include deck and mixer controls, hot points, and FX manipulation.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi MIDI control
  • PC/Mac DJ software compatibility
  • Deck A/B controls (play, cue, tempo, loops)
  • Mixer controls (faders, EQ, FX)
  • Programmable hot points
  • Eliminates mouse/trackpad use
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Midi DJ Lite is a MIDI controller for PC/Mac DJ software, including Traktor Pro 2, Deckadance 2, Mixxx, Torq, and any other MIDI-enabled DJ software. It allows you to send and receive MIDI messages over a Wi-Fi network, enabling remote control of your PC/Mac DJ software. With Midi DJ Lite, you can eliminate the need for a mouse and trackpad. This app is fully compatible with Traktor Pro 2 for both Mac and PC, and it consists of DeckA, DeckB, and Mixer functionalities. **DeckA/DeckB features:** - Play/Pause - Cue - Track search buttons - Tempo fader - Jog control - 4 programmable Hot points - In/Out loop buttons with 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 time intervals - Master mode - Sync mode - Flux mode - Track position finger changer Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD display showing track name, time (m:s:f), and track position indicator. **Mixer:** - Left/Right volume level faders - Crossfader - Mic gain fader - Main output level protected fader (to prevent rapid volume changes) - Hi, Mid, and Low frequency regulators - Kill Hi, Mid, and Low buttons - Gain control - 3 FX regulators per channel - 3 FX turn on/off buttons per channel Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD left/right and main output level indicators - File browsing using Up & Down keys - Load to Deck A or B buttons - Phones cueA & cueB buttons To utilize all the features of Midi DJ Lite, please consult the user's guide and watch the demonstration videos at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/ Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfV3kv906lE

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Midi Dj Lite at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. Midi Dj Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment 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

Midi Dj Lite is free to download; VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 up front. Midi Dj Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VirtualDJ Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VirtualDJ Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualDJ Remote has 121 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of VirtualDJ Remote's written reviews are positive against 24% of Midi Dj Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, Midi Dj Lite every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus Midi Dj Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteMidi Dj Lite
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (121 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Yuriy Kvasha

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

All ratings121 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative59.5%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative61.6%

Midi Dj Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

VirtualDJ Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to VirtualDJ
  • Displays outdated/incorrect information
  • Loses connection when device is locked or inactive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve browsing experience
  • Implement multi-touch support
  • Add EQ and other advanced controls
  • Allow offline/standalone usage

Midi Dj Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Midi Dj Lite

One-time1
  • All decks and features$2.99

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midi Dj Lite free?
Midi Dj Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or Midi Dj Lite?
VirtualDJ Remote is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Midi Dj Lite averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or Midi Dj Lite have ads?
Midi Dj Lite shows ads; VirtualDJ Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or Midi Dj Lite?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Midi Dj Lite every 29 months. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Midi Dj Lite on October 10, 2026.

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