Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs SAM Broadcaster Cloud

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

SAM Broadcaster Cloud

Create and manage your own custom audio streaming radio station. Upload music, manage station details, update your profile, and listen to your station live. Schedule events and manage your song library with this comprehensive audio provider.

Highlights
  • Create custom radio stations
  • Upload music library
  • Manage station details
  • Schedule events
  • Listen to your station live
  • Update profile and billing
Features
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SAM Broadcaster Cloud is your premium audio streaming provider allowing you to create and manage your own custom radio station. Features Include: • Upload Music • Manage your station details and information • Update your profile • Listen to your station • View your scheduled events • Update your service and other billing functions • Manage your song library

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens
SAM Broadcaster Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SAM Broadcaster Cloud at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. SAM Broadcaster Cloud also leads on rating (2.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 11) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

SAM Broadcaster Cloud 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

SAM Broadcaster Cloud holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualDJ Remote has 121 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of VirtualDJ Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of SAM Broadcaster Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, SAM Broadcaster Cloud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus SAM Broadcaster Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteSAM Broadcaster Cloud
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (121 ratings)2.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Spacial Audio Solutions LLC

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

All ratings121 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative59.5%
Written reviews341 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative65.1%

SAM Broadcaster Cloud

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

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

SAM Broadcaster Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SAM Broadcaster Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM Broadcaster Cloud free?
SAM Broadcaster Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or SAM Broadcaster Cloud?
SAM Broadcaster Cloud is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while SAM Broadcaster Cloud averages 2.9 from 11 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or SAM Broadcaster Cloud have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor SAM Broadcaster Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or SAM Broadcaster Cloud?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and SAM Broadcaster Cloud fortnightly. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and SAM Broadcaster Cloud on September 4, 2026.

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