Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs Mackie Thump Connect

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

Mackie Thump Connect

This app provides wireless control for Mackie Thump Boosted loudspeakers, allowing adjustments to levels, EQ, speaker modes, and presets. It also offers a demo mode for exploring features without connected speakers.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of speaker levels
  • 3-Band channel EQ and high-pass filter
  • 6 application-specific speaker modes
  • 10 user recallable mix presets
  • Wireless speaker linking up to 100 meters
  • Demo mode for feature exploration
Features
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The Thump Connect™ app for Mackie Thump Boosted™ loudspeakers allows wireless control over everything from channel levels, EQ, speaker modes, user presets, speaker linking, and more. Haven't purchased Thump Boosted speakers but want to try the app? The Thump Connect app allows you to explore every feature and even emulate connected Thump Boosted loudspeakers in Demo Mode. CONTROL EVERYTHING • All input and master output levels • 3-Band channel EQ plus high-pass filter • 6 application specific speaker modes • Auto Connect and Auto Link options • 10 user recallable mix presets • Custom channel naming • Auto flip between landscape and portrait view • Monitor levels with high-resolution metering for channels and outputs SPEAKER LINKING • Wirelessly link Thump Boosted speakers together for music streaming applications plus complete control over the entire Thump Boosted system • Up to 100 meters of range between linked speakers • Stereo or dual zone linking modes Thump Connect requires Thump Boosted Loudspeakers for operation.

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens
Mackie Thump Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mackie Thump Connect at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. Mackie Thump Connect also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mackie Thump Connect is free to download; VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mackie Thump Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 31 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 29% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, Mackie Thump Connect every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus Mackie Thump Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteMackie Thump Connect
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (130 ratings)3.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Loud Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

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

Mackie Thump Connect

All ratings31 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative50.0%

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

Mackie Thump Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Mackie Thump Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mackie Thump Connect free?
Mackie Thump Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or Mackie Thump Connect?
Mackie Thump Connect is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Mackie Thump Connect averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or Mackie Thump Connect have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor Mackie Thump Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or Mackie Thump Connect?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Mackie Thump Connect every 29 months. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mackie Thump Connect on October 21, 2026.

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