VirtualDJ Remote vs ViSi Listen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless DJ control via WiFi
- Virtual turntable functionality
- Remote mix monitoring
- Customizable skins for interface
- Control multiple decks
- Video mixing support
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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)
ViSi Listen
This app provides wireless remote control for monitor mix bus contribution levels on specific mixing consoles. Musicians can adjust their own monitor mixes directly from their iOS device, allowing for freedom of performance without affecting front-of-house or other console settings.
- Wireless remote control of mix bus contribution
- Adjust monitor mixes directly from iOS device
- Control individual monitor mixes
- Access control settings for musicians
- Create custom View Groups
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Soundcraft ViSi Listen is an iOS application that allows remote control of mix bus contribution levels for Si Impact, Si Performer, Si Expression, and Si Compact mixing consoles wirelessly. Connect your iOS Device to a Wireless access router which is connected to the Harman HiQnet® Ethernet port of the console. With ViSi Listen, musicians and performers are free to perform whilst having control of their monitor mixes directly from their iOS devices. Coupled with access control settings on Si Impact, Si Performer, Si Expression, and Si Compact consoles, musicians can have the control they need without giving them access to FOH levels, channel & bus processing, and other parameters. What's new in V1.3.0? • Improved network connection stability and reliability • Fixed issue where ViSi Listen would not reconnect after network interruption • Prevent entry of invalid HiQnet address value ‘0’ • Fixed issue where displayed View Group was out of sync with highlighted tab Applications: • Control monitor mix bus contribution levels • Allow musicians & performers to adjust their own monitor mix • Allow multiple users on the same console to control their own mixes • Create custom View Groups for quicker navigation and tailored channel setup ViSi Listen Console Software Requirements: (Latest software available on the Soundcraft website) Si Impact: 1.1 build 6 or higher Si Performer: 1.8 build 6 or higher Si Expression: 1.8 build 6 or higher Si Compact: 3.3 build 6 or higher ViSi Listen iOS Compatibility: iOS 12 or higher. Note: This app is designed for iPads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ViSi Listen at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. ViSi Listen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
ViSi Listen is free to download; VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VirtualDJ Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of VirtualDJ Remote's written reviews are positive against 9% of ViSi Listen's.
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, ViSi Listen every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VirtualDJ Remote | ViSi Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (121 ratings) — better | 1.8 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #68 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atomix Productions America Inc. | Harman Professional, Inc. |
Customer experience
VirtualDJ Remote
ViSi Listen
User reviews
VirtualDJ Remote
From 121 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Cutting-edge technology
- 🚀 Works well when connected
- 💡 Allows remote control of VirtualDJ
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
ViSi Listen
From 117 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works fine on iPad
- 👍 Allows individual monitor mix control
- 🚀 Returned to working after updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🐛 Screen display issues, only shows half the screen
- 👎 Difficult to use, small faders and text
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
ViSi Listen
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't work on iPhone 13, 14, 15
- Doesn't work on iOS 16, 17, 18
- Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for newer iOS versions
- Improve user interface for better usability
- Expand functionality beyond just volume control
In-app purchases
VirtualDJ Remote
No in-app purchases
ViSi Listen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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