Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs KaraFun Box

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

KaraFun Box

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KaraFun Box is the all-in-one solution for running and managing your karaoke boxes and booths. With an intuitive application designed for both your customers and you, it offers a simple yet powerful management system. Our dedicated app allows you to seamlessly plan, design, and manage customized karaoke, singing game Battle, and music trivia experiences, offering full control from start to finish. — Features for your customers — - Sing: A diverse music catalog with other 500 new songs added monthly, clients can always discover something new, ensuring there's always something new to sing. - Battle: A singing game with scoring to play and laugh together. Real-time scoring, fire vibes! Your customers will keep coming back. - Play: Add an interactive element with music quizzes, offering a new challenge to test musical knowledge between karaoke performances. -Interlude: Let guests sing the correct answer’s song right after each quiz question—keeping the fun going between rounds and connecting gameplay with performance. - Control: Customers can add titles and music quiz to the queue and select settings from any smartphone, offering seamless interaction and control. And can send real-time selfies to the lyrics screen from their smartphones. - Personalized experience: Users can adjust the volume of the vocals, change the tempo, and modify the pitch of the songs, ensuring a performance that suits their style. — Features for you — - Session management: Control the flow of your karaoke sessions with an automatic timer that ends and locks the app once the session is complete, keeping everything on schedule. - Scrolling Banner: Showcase promotions or welcome singers with a personalized scrolling message directly on the screen for added engagement. - Setting lock: Secure your settings with a password to prevent unauthorized changes, ensuring a consistent and secure setup for every use. - Demo Mode: Auto-play top tracks with a touch-blocking overlay—perfect for showcasing the app. - Blocked Mode: Lock the app until a session begins, with a fullscreen lock screen and muted audio. — Business Account Required — KaraFun Box is exclusively for our business clients. If you’re a KJ or looking for an at-home karaoke app, explore our Premium and Pro offers. Just search 'KaraFun' in your app store to download our public app and start singing!

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KaraFun Box at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, KaraFun Box monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus KaraFun Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteKaraFun Box
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (129 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Recisio

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

KaraFun Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

KaraFun Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KaraFun Box free?
KaraFun Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or KaraFun Box have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor KaraFun Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or KaraFun Box?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and KaraFun Box monthly. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and KaraFun Box on October 21, 2026.

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