VirtualDJ Remote vs Logic Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless DJ control via WiFi
- Virtual turntable functionality
- Remote mix monitoring
- Customizable skins for interface
- Control multiple decks
- Video mixing support
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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)
Logic Remote
This app extends the creative capabilities of Logic Pro and GarageBand on your Mac. It transforms your iPad or iPhone into a versatile controller for recording, mixing, and performing instruments remotely.
- Remote instrument performance
- Multi-Touch mixer controls
- Transport control
- Step Sequencer for beat programming
- Remix FX
- Sound Library browsing
- Visual EQ and plug-in control
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Logic Remote is a companion app for Logic Pro and GarageBand on the Mac. It provides an innovative way to extend the creative power of Logic or GarageBand by using your iPad or iPhone. Designed to take full advantage of Multi-Touch, Logic Remote offers new ways to record, mix, and even perform instruments from anywhere in the room, turning your iPad or iPhone* into a mixer, transport control, and a flexible Touch Instrument. Play Logic Instruments • Play any Logic instrument using a familiar piano keyboard or guitar fretboard • Tap out beats on drum pads or a drum kit • Control Live Loops by triggering cells or switching between scenes • Program beats, bass lines, and melodic parts in Step Sequencer • Perform Remix FX over individual tracks or the entire song • Use the scale mode to limit notes to fit the key of your song • Tap and strum entire chords using Chord Strip view • Make simple or dramatic changes to your sounds with Smart Controls • Add the Arpeggiator plug-in to any instrument Navigate Logic Projects • Operate basic transport controls like start, stop, record, and cycle • Swipe the LCD or bar ruler to navigate to any location • Select and jump to any Logic project marker • Control recordings on your Mac from another room • Browse the Sound Library and remotely change Patches • Enable Smart Help and hover over interface elements on your Mac to display documentation on your iPad • Remotely trigger Logic key commands with customizable buttons Mix Your Logic Sessions • Use Multi-Touch gestures to adjust Mixer volume, pan, solo, and mute controls • Swipe to scroll or jump in banks to navigate through Mixer faders • Use the level meter strip to monitor levels and identify clipping • Enable and change automation modes for each fader • Use Multi-Touch gestures to shape the tone of your tracks with Visual EQ • Plug-in view provides access to Logic or Audio Unit plug-in parameters *Smart Controls, Sound Library navigation, Smart Help, full mixer, and access to plug-in controls are available only on iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Logic Remote at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. Logic Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (7K vs 121). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#106 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
Logic 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.
Logic Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Remote has 7K ratings behind it against 121, 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 44% of Logic Remote's.
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, Logic Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VirtualDJ Remote | Logic Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (121 ratings) | 4.6 (7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 121 | 7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 315 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atomix Productions America Inc. | Apple |
Customer experience
VirtualDJ Remote
Logic Remote
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
Logic Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VirtualDJ Remote
No in-app purchases
Logic Remote
No in-app purchases
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