# VirtualDJ Remote vs VJ

The clearest difference is price: VJ at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. VJ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

VJ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualDJ Remote has 121 ratings behind it against 1, 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 31% of VJ's.

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, VJ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtualDJ Remote | VJ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualdj-remote/id407160120/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vj-pro/id539435827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Atomix Productions America Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/938290526) | [Johnny Arguelles](https://appshunter.io/developer/406602141) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtualDJ Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualdj-remote/id407160120)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cutting-edge technology
- 🚀 Works well when connected
- 💡 Allows remote control of VirtualDJ

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to VirtualDJ
- Displays outdated/incorrect information
- Loses connection when device is locked or inactive

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve browsing experience
- Implement multi-touch support
- Add EQ and other advanced controls
- Allow offline/standalone usage


### VJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vj-pro/id539435827)

This app allows registered users of a specific content distribution service to preview promotional music video content, manage acquisitions, and administer accounts. Access is restricted to pre-approved professionals in the audio/video programming industry.

**Highlights:** Preview promotional music video content, Manage content acquisitions, Administer user accounts, Access via proprietary network client, Content distribution services integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtualDJ Remote free?

VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VJ free?

VJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or VJ?

VJ is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while VJ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VirtualDJ Remote or VJ have ads?

Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor VJ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or VJ?

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and VJ every 8 months. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and VJ on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*