Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs Serato DJ

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

Serato DJ

Mix music from various streaming services and your own library. This app offers professional DJ features like stem separation, extensive effects, and hardware compatibility. Transfer your Serato crates and songs directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Stream from Apple Music, Spotify, Beatport, SoundCloud, Tidal
  • Transfer Serato crates and songs to mobile
  • Support for 120+ DJ hardware setups
  • Real-time stem separation and Stems FX
  • Over 50 built-in DJ effects
  • Performance pads for cues, loops, and FX
  • High-quality mix recording
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Serato DJ, now on iPhone and iPad. Bring the full power of Serato DJ to every moment. Stream millions of songs on Spotify, Apple Music and more. Plug and play on 120+ hardware setups. Play out an idea the second it sparks. Go back-to-back without thinking. Soundtrack the road trip. Jump on the decks at a house party. Wherever the moment finds you, you're ready to mix. DJ WITH APPLE MUSIC, SPOTIFY, AND MORE • Stream and Mix Millions of Songs: DJ with Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Tidal. Log in to any of them and you're mixing from millions of songs in seconds. • DJ with Your Favorites: Your saved playlists and liked songs appear automatically in the Serato DJ app, so everything you love is ready to mix. GRAB YOUR FAVORITE CRATES TO GO • NEW Serato iOS Transfer: Bring your favorite crates and songs straight from your laptop to your iPhone or iPad. Cue points, beatgrids, and metadata all come along for the ride. • No music? We got you. We've thrown in a free music library so you can jump straight into mixing. PLUG INTO 120+ PIECES OF HARDWARE • DJ with a range of over 120 natively supported DJ controllers, turntables, mixers, and hardware. Choose from AlphaTheta, Hercules DJ, Numark, Pioneer DJ, Rane, Roland, and more. • Serato DJ for iOS covers Digital Vinyl System (DVS) setups too. If you want to scratch music, it's all there. SAME SERATO, DIFFERENT DEVICE • The same reliability you know and trust, now on mobile. Mix with virtual decks, Serato's iconic crates, and an updated library that's easier to use. • See your waveforms in horizontal, vertical and extended layouts on iPhone or iPad. EVERY PRO DJ FEATURE • Stem separation and Stems FX: Isolate vocals, drums, bass and melody in real time, and apply FX to individual stems. • 50+ Built-in FX: Stack up to 6 effects on your music at once. • 4 Channel FX: Filter, Dub Echo, Reverb or Noise for creative mixing. • Performance Pads: Trigger cue points, loops, and FX with pads that feel as responsive as the real thing. • Sampler: Load up to 8 samples into the sampler pad mode, or choose from a range of pre-loaded samples included in the app. • Cue Points & Cue Loops: Set up to 8 cue points on each of your songs for triggering phrases or track preparation. Cue points transfer straight from your Serato DJ library. • Recording: Record high-quality mixes straight to your iPhone or iPad then upload, share and play them back whenever. • PnT Key Sync & Key Shifting: Speed up or slow down your songs without losing the original key, or shift and sync a track's key to match whatever's already playing. • Quantize: Set your beatgrids, flip Quantize on, and stay locked in time, every time. Free to start. When you're ready for more, upgrade to Serato DJ Suite for Stems FX, over 50+ built-in effects, every waveform view, expanded hardware support, and more across the Serato range.

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens
Serato DJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Serato DJ at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. Serato DJ also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.5). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, chart position 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

Serato DJ is free to download; VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 up front. Serato DJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. VirtualDJ Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Serato DJ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 74 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus Serato DJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteSerato DJ
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (130 ratings)3.9 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better74
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#49 — better#63
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB681 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.Serato Limited

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

Serato DJ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Serato DJ

Subscriptions1
  • Serato DJ Suite7 Days trial$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Serato DJ for iOS$149.00

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Serato DJ free?
Serato DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or Serato DJ?
Serato DJ is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Serato DJ averages 3.9 from 74 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or Serato DJ have ads?
Serato DJ shows ads; VirtualDJ Remote does not.
Which is more popular, VirtualDJ Remote or Serato DJ?
VirtualDJ Remote currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Serato DJ at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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