Comparison

VirtualDJ Remote vs Camelot Wheel Explorer

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
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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

Camelot Wheel Explorer

Explore harmonic mixing with an interactive visual tool. Tap any key to hear its root note and harmonics, then instantly see and hear compatible keys. Ideal for DJs and producers learning harmonic mixing.

Highlights
  • Interactive Camelot wheel with 24 segments
  • Audible root notes with rich harmonics
  • Instant display of compatible keys
  • Smart Info Panel with key details
  • Multi-language support (EN, FR, ES, DE)
  • Haptic feedback on interaction
Features
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Camelot Wheel Explorer Interactive Harmonic DJ Mixing The most beautiful and interactive Camelot wheel on the App Store. Tap any key → hear its actual root note with rich harmonics → instantly see and hear perfectly compatible keys. Built for DJs, producers, and anyone learning harmonic mixing. Why DJs & producers love it: • Full SVG-rendered Camelot wheel with 24 segments (12 inner Minor/A + 12 outer Major/B) • Authentic Camelot colors flowing through the full rainbow spectrum • Every segment clearly labeled with its Camelot code for instant reference • Support for English, French, Spanish, and German languages Tap. Hear. Mix. • Tap any slice to hear a musical tone with natural harmonics (not just a boring beep) • Satisfying haptic feedback on every tap • Selected key glows while unrelated keys gently dim — zero guesswork • Compatible keys (±1 same letter + opposite letter same number) automatically light up and stay tappable Smart Info Panel • Shows the full key code, musical name, and Minor/Major badge • Displays the three best compatible keys as beautiful tappable chips • Tap a chip → instantly hear the tone and switch selection • Smooth fade + scale animations that feel premium Whether you’re prepping a club set, learning music theory, or just geeking out on harmonic mixing, Camelot Wheel Explorer makes the Camelot system fun, visual, and audible like never before. Free to try — One-time $3.99 unlock gives you full features, unlimited interactions, and all future core updates. Newly Added: Live mic key detection (hold your phone up to any speaker and detect the key) Ready to do harmonic mixing in a whole new way? Download Camelot Wheel Explorer and start exploring today. Some features require a one time payment for a lifetime subscription.

Screenshots

VirtualDJ Remote4 screens
Camelot Wheel Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camelot Wheel Explorer at Free against VirtualDJ Remote's $9.99. Camelot Wheel Explorer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). VirtualDJ Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (129 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Camelot Wheel Explorer is free to download; VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99 up front. Camelot Wheel Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VirtualDJ Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camelot Wheel Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualDJ Remote has 129 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, Camelot Wheel Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
VirtualDJ Remote versus Camelot Wheel Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualDJ RemoteCamelot Wheel Explorer
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (129 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomix Productions America Inc.BeachDevLLC

Customer experience

VirtualDJ Remote

All ratings121 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative59.5%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral10.0%
Negative61.7%

Camelot Wheel Explorer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Camelot Wheel Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualDJ Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Camelot Wheel Explorer

One-time1
  • Camelot Wheel Explorer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is VirtualDJ Remote free?
VirtualDJ Remote costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camelot Wheel Explorer free?
Camelot Wheel Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VirtualDJ Remote or Camelot Wheel Explorer?
Camelot Wheel Explorer is rated higher. VirtualDJ Remote averages 2.5 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Camelot Wheel Explorer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do VirtualDJ Remote or Camelot Wheel Explorer have ads?
Neither VirtualDJ Remote nor Camelot Wheel Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualDJ Remote or Camelot Wheel Explorer?
VirtualDJ Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Camelot Wheel Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, VirtualDJ Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and Camelot Wheel Explorer on October 7, 2026.

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