Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs DJcity

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

DJcity

Access a vast music catalog for DJs, allowing you to browse, search, and preview tracks. Enhance your experience by downloading songs directly to your computer when paired with the desktop application. Stay updated with new releases, industry news, and curated music selections.

Highlights
  • Browse and search record pool catalog
  • Preview and download songs
  • View new releases and track updates
  • Access industry news
  • Discover music via trends and recommendations
  • Save songs to personal crate
  • Create custom playlists
Features
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The DJcity Mobile App provides full functionality and access to the DJcity record pool. Further enhance your record pool experience by installing the DJcity Desktop App to enable remote downloads from anywhere in the world using your mobile device! Key features: - Browse, search, and preview the full DJcity record pool catalog - Download songs directly to your DJ computer when paired with the DJcity Desktop App - View new releases, track updates, and related tracks - Stay informed of the latest industry happenings in the News section - Discover music in Trends, Top 50, Hot Box, Podcasts, Tags, Personal Recommendations, and DJcity Exclusives - Comprehensive music filtering and sorting options - Save songs for later in your personal crate - Create custom preview and podcast playlists

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens
DJcity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DJcity at 81% against VirtualDJ Remote's 28%. DJcity also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.5). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is chart position (#91 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

DJcity 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

DJcity holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJcity has 1.3K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of VirtualDJ Remote's written reviews are positive against 81% of DJcity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, DJcity every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus DJcity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteDJcity
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (130 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews81.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1301.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Beatsource, LLC

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

All ratings130 ratings
Positive32.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative61.9%

DJcity

All ratings1,248 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative9.0%

User reviews

VirtualDJ Remote

From 130 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

DJcity

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient mobile access
  • 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
  • 💎 Excellent music selection and remixes
  • 🎨 Great user interface
  • 💰 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or performance issues
  • 🔇 Audio quality concerns on mobile
  • 🕰️ Delayed song availability
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality

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

DJcity

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Freezing or white screen on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create and manage playlists
  • Offline listening mode
  • More genre/style variety
  • Improved album art tagging

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

DJcity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DJcity free?
DJcity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or DJcity?
DJcity is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while DJcity averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or DJcity have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor DJcity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or DJcity?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and DJcity every 4 months. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and DJcity on October 21, 2026.

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