VirtualDJ Remote vs VARI Series
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)
VARI Series
Wirelessly control and customize your VARI powered speakers with an intuitive touch interface. Manage full-range speakers and subwoofers, adjust EQ settings, save presets, and control various audio parameters for an enhanced sound experience.
- Wireless speaker control
- Intuitive touch interface
- EQ customization (4-10 bands)
- Save personal presets
- Master volume and tone control
- Subwoofer and routing management
- Bluetooth control
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Control VARI V3412, V3415, V4112, V4115, V4412 and V4415 powered speakers wirelessly with an intuitive touch interface. By controlling the master speaker of a Smart Stereo setup, you can manage a pair of full-rage speakers plus a connected subwoofer. V3412/V3415 features controlled by app > Select and customize 5 Voicings with 4 bands of EQ > Save your personal Preset to VARI’s hardware memory > Control Bass and Treble > Control Sub Cut, Routing and Bluetooth > Set App Code V4412/V4415 features controlled by app > Digital mixing, with digital level control for each input > Set 3-band EQ and high pass filter for Input 1 and 2 > Set Reverb, Chorus and Compressor for Input 1 and 2 > Set Pan/Balance for each input > Control Master Volume, Bass and Treble > Select and customize 10 Voicings with 7 bands of EQ > Save 6 Presets to VARI’s hardware memory > Set Mix/Sub Out Mode, Level, Polarity and Sub Cut > Set System Delay and Mix/Sub Out Delay > Customize Reverb settings > Control Left/Right, LED modes and LCD sleep > Set App Code V4112/V4115 features controlled by app > Select and customize 10 Voicings with 7 bands of EQ > Save 6 Presets to VARI’s hardware memory > Control Master Volume, Bass and Treble > Control Sub Cut, Location and Left/Right > Control LED modes and LCD dimming > Set App Code
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VARI Series at 100% against VirtualDJ Remote's 26%. VARI Series also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.4 vs 2.5). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (121 vs 5). 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
VARI Series is free to download; VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VARI Series holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualDJ Remote has 121 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of VARI Series's.
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, VARI Series every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VirtualDJ Remote | VARI Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (121 ratings) | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #50 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Atomix Productions America Inc. | Guitar Center, Inc. |
Customer experience
VirtualDJ Remote
VARI Series
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
VARI Series
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VirtualDJ Remote
No in-app purchases
VARI Series
No in-app purchases
Questions
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