Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs WeDJ for iPad

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
Currently charting
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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

WeDJ for iPad

This app provides an intuitive DJ mixing experience with a two-channel interface, waveforms, and performance features. Easily sync tracks, adjust volume, and add creative effects to your mixes. It also supports external hardware controllers for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Two-channel user interface
  • Sync and Auto Gain functions
  • Performance features (Hot Cues, loops, FX)
  • Automix feature
  • Record performances
  • Flexible layout options
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It’s easy to start mixing on the intuitive app, which inherits hardware traits including a two-channel user interface with waveforms, jog wheels, play/cue buttons, tempo sliders and crossfader. You can use the Sync button to get your tracks perfectly in time and Auto Gain to automatically set the volume to the right level, leaving you free to use the performance features including Hot Cues, loops, Pad FX and Combo FX to make your mix unique. There’s even an Automix feature to mix tracks at the touch of a button. And to take your WeDJ performances to the next level, you can connect the new DDJ-WeGO4 controller for tactile control of the app’s features. * WeDJ for iPad is not available Apple Music. 【KEY FEATURES】 ◇Colourful animated user interface for intuitive control ◇Performance features for endless creativity ◇“DDJ-WeGO4” and “DDJ-WeGO3” support for tactile control ◇Flexible layout – Choose the layout you like best, with two options for jog wheel position and displaying waveforms horizontally or vertically. ◇Automix – Press the Automix button and WeDJ will start mixing in the next track automatically. ◇Record – Capture your performances within the WeDJ app.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VirtualDJ Remote at 2.5 against WeDJ for iPad's 2.1. VirtualDJ Remote also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked) and review sentiment (28% vs 20%). WeDJ for iPad's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 and WeDJ for iPad $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VirtualDJ Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of VirtualDJ Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of WeDJ for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, WeDJ for iPad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus WeDJ for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteWeDJ for iPad
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating2.5 (129 ratings) — better2.1 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews — better19.9% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.AlphaTheta Corporation

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

All ratings121 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative59.5%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative61.7%

WeDJ for iPad

All ratings53 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative71.7%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative68.7%

User reviews

VirtualDJ Remote

From 129 App Store ratings

What 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

WeDJ for iPad

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎵 Works well with Pioneer WeGO controllers
  • ⚡ Fast music analysis and BPM detection
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design
  • 📱 Standalone functionality without controller

Room to improve

  • ❌ No DDJ-200 controller support (major complaint)
  • ❌ iPad version significantly behind iPhone version
  • ❌ Cannot load music from streaming services
  • ❌ No Apple Music or Spotify integration
  • ❌ Limited music library access options

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

WeDJ for iPad

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently during use
  • Cannot load music files from local storage
  • Settings menu inaccessible or unresponsive
  • Bluetooth connection drops randomly
  • App closes after 30 minutes of recording
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  • Music tracks show as unsupported or greyed out
  • Grid information and hot cues disappear after iTunes sync
  • Audio cuts out randomly during playback
  • Noise/distortion when using key lock with tempo changes
  • Monitor output not working with some audio interfaces
  • App becomes unresponsive when switching between apps
  • Album artwork appears pixelated
  • Automix selects different songs than loaded tracks
  • App not compatible with iPad OS 15+
  • Wego3 not working on iPad Pro 12.9"

Requested features

21 requests
  • DDJ-200 controller support
  • Spotify integration
  • Apple Music support
  • SoundCloud streaming access
  • Beatport Link support on iPad
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  • Export/share recorded mixes functionality
  • Google Drive and cloud file access
  • Pitch bend control for manual mixing
  • Fine-tuning tempo adjustment
  • Manual BPM editing capability
  • Playlist-specific automix
  • Filter effects
  • Multiple playlist creation
  • Ability to save mixes as separate files
  • iCloud support for storage
  • iPad Pro 12.9" resolution optimization
  • Support for more Pioneer controllers (DDJ-1000, SX3, etc.)
  • AudioBus integration with RMX-1000
  • Customizable sampler options
  • Improved key lock function
  • Better grid analyzer accuracy

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

WeDJ for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeDJ for iPad free?
WeDJ for iPad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or WeDJ for iPad?
VirtualDJ Remote is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while WeDJ for iPad averages 2.1 from 54 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or WeDJ for iPad have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor WeDJ for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or WeDJ for iPad?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and WeDJ for iPad every 5 weeks. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and WeDJ for iPad on October 21, 2026.

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