Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs StageScape Remote

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

StageScape Remote

Control your live sound mixer remotely from an iPad. Adjust front-of-house mixes from anywhere in the audience or manage monitor mixes from the stage. Requires specific firmware and a separate Wi-Fi adapter.

Highlights
  • Remote control for digital mixers
  • Adjust front-of-house mixes
  • Manage monitor mixes
  • Wireless operation via Wi-Fi adapter
  • Simultaneous iPad connections
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This version of the StageScape Remote app works only with StageScape firmware v1.20. Please update your StageScape firmware before updating your StageScape Remote app. PLEASE READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING: The StageScape Remote app is a companion to Line 6 StageScape live sound digital mixers, and facilitates remote control. StageScape Remote communicates with your StageScape mixer via a USB Wi-Fi adapter (Sold separately. For recommended USB Wi-Fi adapters please visit http://line6.com/support.) Connect one or more iPad® devices simultaneously for complete remote control over all mixer functions, then walk around the venue and adjust the front-of-house mix from anywhere in the audience (within range of your Wi-Fi adapter). Performers can also manage individual monitor mixes from the stage. The dream of being able to mix from anywhere in the room is now a reality.

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StageScape Remote at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. StageScape Remote also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (60% vs 26%). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On 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

StageScape Remote 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

StageScape Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualDJ Remote has 121 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of VirtualDJ Remote's written reviews are positive against 60% of StageScape Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, StageScape Remote every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus StageScape Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteStageScape Remote
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (121 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Line 6, Inc

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

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

StageScape Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

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

StageScape Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

StageScape Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageScape Remote free?
StageScape Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or StageScape Remote?
StageScape Remote is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while StageScape Remote averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or StageScape Remote have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor StageScape Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or StageScape Remote?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and StageScape Remote every 7 months. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and StageScape Remote on June 5, 2026.

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