Comparison

djTurntables vs Cycles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

djTurntables

This app simulates a professional DJ turntable, blending vintage analog features with modern device capabilities. It allows users to manipulate vinyl, manage playlists, and apply scratch effects for a realistic DJ experience.

Highlights
  • Professional turntable simulation
  • Speed regulator (pitch adj)
  • Track position and time display
  • DJ playlist management
  • Direct vinyl interaction
  • Scratch effects
  • Low latency performance
Features
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"djTurntables" turns your device into a professional turntable for DJs. The software simulates in detail the real turntables used by the great DJs of the past and adds features typical of modern devices. The fusion of the two worlds of technology, that of the past and present, together with the sound quality of the device makes "djTurntables" a unique musical instrument for professional DJs. Connect your device to a mixer and transform yourself into an "old style" DJ with djTurntables! Features: - Turntables simulator for professional DJs (designed and tested by professionals DJs) - Speed regulator for the rotation of the vinyl (pitch adj) - Display for the current position of track and time remaining at the end - Dj playlist (select songs from your iTunes library of the device using the "sound manager importer" of "djTurntables" ) - Procedure for import songs from your music library to the device "dj playlist" with a selection of songs by alphabetical order, by artist, playlist, etc ... (the same as the music software of your device) - Direct interaction with the vinyl, with your fingers - Artwork displayed on the vinyl - Exact position of the track controlled by rotation of the vinyl (rotate vinyl with your fingers) or by pressing the FF / REV slow (+ - 1 sec.) or fast (+ - 10 sec.) - Automatic restart of the song at the end of the song - Play / Stop immediate - Power on / power off (as in the analog turntables after power off the vinyl will rotate slower and slower until it stops, the song will sound more and more slowly) - Immediate restart during the power off procedure by pressing power on and play button - Immediate stop during the power off procedure by pressing the play / pause - Immediate stop of the disk in a fixed position by pressing the pause button - Immediate stop of the disk in a fixed position by stopping the vinyl with two fingers - Cue function to store the actual track position, pushing the play button the song will restart from the cue position until the feature cue will be deactivated (repeatedly press play / pause for cue effect) - Scratch function by interacting directly with vinyl rotation, touching the vinyl with your fingers - Interacting on the vinyl you can push/pull the vinyl to correct the position of the track during the song play - Multilevel Bending: directly proportional to the push / pull intensity given to the vinyl with your finger - Very low latency for all the functions you can use (the software was written using the professional music library openAL) - "iTunes File Sharing" to transfer the sounds of your playlist into the device directly by using MAC o PC (using iTunes software); with this feature you can backup on your MAC / PC the your preferred "dj playlist" and you can use them when you want - 6 scratch effects ******************************************************** QUICK START GUIDE (LOAD A SONG): 1) Press on "Import" and after on the "white disk with the notes" 2) Select the song (from the device sound library) to import into the "dj Playlist" (repeat step 1 and 2 to import multiple songs) 3) Press on "Playlist" and after on the "white disk with the notes" 4) Select the song You want to play 5) Set POWER to ON 6) Click on "Play/Pause" button to play the song 7) Start Your DJ performance by interacting with Your fingers with "djTurntables" ********************************************************

About

Cycles

Explore curated music playlists and share your own collections. Preview tracks and connect with other music lovers, regardless of your streaming service. Find new inspiration or share your favorite songs.

Highlights
  • Discover curated playlists
  • Share music collections
  • Preview tracks
  • Connect with music lovers
  • Cross-platform music sharing
Features
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Discover a new way to connect with music lovers! With our app, you can explore curated playlists, share your own music collections, and even preview tracks before diving in. Whether you’re a Spotify user or not, enjoy a seamless music-sharing experience that’s designed to bring people together through the love of music. Perfect for finding inspiration, exploring genres, or sharing your latest favorites with friends!

Screenshots

djTurntables4 screens
Cycles3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cycles at 100% against djTurntables's 25%. Cycles also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.4). djTurntables's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Cycles is free to download; djTurntables costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cycles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of djTurntables's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cycles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

djTurntables ships an update every 11 months, Cycles every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
djTurntables versus Cycles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdjTurntablesCycles
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB33 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniCycles Studios Inc.

Customer experience

djTurntables

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Cycles

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

djTurntables

No in-app purchases

None

Cycles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is djTurntables free?
djTurntables costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cycles free?
Cycles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, djTurntables or Cycles?
Cycles is rated higher. djTurntables averages 1.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cycles averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do djTurntables or Cycles have ads?
Cycles shows ads; djTurntables does not.
Which is updated more often, djTurntables or Cycles?
djTurntables ships an update every 11 months, and Cycles every 3 months. Most recently, djTurntables was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cycles on November 3, 2026.

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