Comparison

Tabletop vs Kontrol for Traktor

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

Head to head
About

Tabletop

Create music with a modular studio environment. Mix and match over 40 virtual instruments, effects, and sequencers to compose songs, beats, and mashups. Expand your sound palette by purchasing additional devices.

Highlights
  • Modular music creation environment
  • Over 40 virtual instruments and effects
  • Mix and match devices
  • Create beats, songs, and mashups
  • Piano roll timeline editor
  • MIDI support
  • Share music to SoundCloud
Features
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Tabletop is an expandable studio with over a dozen included musical devices. Tabletop is a modular environment where you can mix and match different devices. Select from over 40 devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers and more. Buy only the gear you need from an expanding catalog. Need help? Email support@retronyms.com and we’ll answer your questions. Retronyms has partnered with industry giants like Akai Professional and Arturia to create some of the Tabletop-Ready Apps, like iMPC, iMini, and iProphet! Using the Tabletop features of time stretching and pitch shifting, you can slice loops and time stretch them to different tempos and pitches in iMPC Pro. You can also use sliced loops from purchased AudioCopy sound packs inside Gridlock and iMPC Pro. Loops from these sound packs will automatically match the tempo of your sessions. Tabletop is an audio playground where you can create beats, compose songs, mix live, make mashups with samples from your iPod library, and more... the possibilities are endless. Plug the output of a keyboard into a delay to add an echo, or wire it up to a mixer and adjust the pan. Chain up multiple effects to create new and evolving sounds. FEATURES: • 43 devices including effects, sequencers, drum machines, and synths • 14 devices are included for free • 64 bit audio support • Access powerful Tabletop-Ready Apps • Piano Roll style timeline editor • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, and create notes • Control Tabletop’s keyboards, drum pads, knobs, faders, and other parameters • Correct note timing with Fix to Grid • Edit note length and velocity • Undo changes and edits with Tabletop’s History Menu • Features Core MIDI Support • Works with any MIDI-compatible hardware • Customize control mapping with Midi Learn mode • Connect multiple devices • Share your music to SoundCloud and interact with other Tabletop users

About

Kontrol for Traktor

This app functions as a wireless MIDI controller for DJ software like Traktor and Virtual DJ. It offers extensive controls for decks, cues, EQs, and effects, with a unique touchstrip for efficient operation. It also includes Apple Watch integration for controlling key DJ functions remotely.

Highlights
  • Wireless MIDI control
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Revolutionary touchstrip
  • Controls for Traktor, Serato, Virtual DJ
  • 4 decks, hot cues, EQ, FX, loops
  • Remix Deck controls
Features
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THIS APP IS A WIRELESS MIDI CONTROLLER. IT DOES NOT PLAY AUDIO ON THE PHONE OR ON YOUR APPLE WATCH! - FIRST APPLE WATCH APP THAT LETS YOU CONTROL TRAKTOR AND VIRTUAL DJ - FIRST MIDI DJ CONTROL APP WITH A REVOLUTIONARY TOUCHSTRIP - LOW LATENCY WIFI MIDI COMMUNICATION WITH TRAKTOR, SERATO, VIRTUAL DJ, MIXED IN KEY, ... - 4 DECKS, HOT CUES, EQ's, FILTERS, FX CONTROLS, LOOP CONTROLS, CUE, SYNC, REMIX DECKS ... Kontrol is a MIDI controller designed to control Traktor and other DJ applications in the most efficient way: instead of 2 bulky jog wheels you get 1 slim touch strip which gives room for more functions right at your fingertips. More special features like Remix Deck controls or the Browser are just one click away! You can now also use Kontrol on your Apple Watch to control Deck A and B's FX, loop controls, hotcues and the crossfader. You can also move 1-8 bars back and forth via your Apple Watch. Learn how to connect at bassapps.de/konnect.php

Screenshots

Kontrol for Traktor2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kontrol for Traktor at 3.8 against Tabletop's 3.3. Kontrol for Traktor also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Tabletop's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Kontrol for Traktor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kontrol for Traktor holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabletop has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kontrol for Traktor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, Kontrol for Traktor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tabletop versus Kontrol for Traktor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletopKontrol for Traktor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (86 ratings)3.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetronyms IncXAN Software GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

Tabletop

All ratings85 ratings
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative30.2%

Kontrol for Traktor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Tabletop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Synth parameters not saving properly
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable audio export

Requested features

4 requests
  • MIDI support
  • Improved sequencing capabilities
  • More free sound modules
  • Waveform editing and sample management

Kontrol for Traktor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tabletop

One-time11
  • EKKO$1.99
  • WHIRL$2.99
  • Verve$2.99
Show 8 more
  • XFADE$2.99
  • TT-303$2.99
  • Cueboard$2.99
  • GLITCHBOARD$3.99
  • Deadbeat$3.99
  • X0X Drum Deranger$7.99
  • RS4000$9.99
  • Bundle E$24.99
1 purchases

Kontrol for Traktor

One-time1
  • Kontrol Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Tabletop free?
Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kontrol for Traktor free?
Kontrol for Traktor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabletop or Kontrol for Traktor?
Kontrol for Traktor is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Kontrol for Traktor averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Tabletop or Kontrol for Traktor have ads?
Neither Tabletop nor Kontrol for Traktor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop or Kontrol for Traktor?
Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and Kontrol for Traktor every 5 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kontrol for Traktor on October 5, 2026.

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