Comparison

Tabletop vs iDJ2GO

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

iDJ2GO

Create professional-sounding DJ mixes using your iTunes music library. This app provides a realistic two-turntable setup, crossfader, and beat-matching sync control. Share your mixes instantly on social media.

Highlights
  • Mix iTunes music library
  • Two-turntable DJ setup
  • Scratch and mix
  • Crossfader
  • Push-button Sync control
  • Pitch controls and EQs
  • Social media sharing
Features
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About the iDJ 2 GO App Designed for use with the iDJ 2 GO controller, ION’s iDJ 2 GO app allows you to create incredible mixes with your iTunes music library. The iDJ 2 GO app has everything you need to DJ with your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.*All the DJ controls you need are laid out on your device’s touch screen, including two turntables so you can scratch and mix for real. Get an even more realistic DJ experience by combining the iDJ 2 GO app with ION’s iDJ 2 GO controller — you’ll be DJing like a pro in no time!
 DJ with all the music from your iTunes Library* Scratch and mix with an authentic two-turntable DJ setup and crossfader Share your mixes instantly on Facebook, Twitter and more Push-button Sync control automatically matches beats Pitch controls and three-band EQs on each deck Interactive tutorial for beginners Works best with the iDJ 2 GO controller (sold separately) *Not compatible withiPhone 3G and older iDJ 2 GO controller sold separately. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter Inc. 

About the iDJ 2 GO Controller
Mix, scratch and perform like a real DJ. The iDJ 2 GO controller is laid out to carefully recreate the two-decks-and-a-mixer setup that professional DJs prefer. It gives you complete control over the iDJ 2 GO app, allowing you to mix, scratch and perform like a pro using two scratch wheels, a crossfader, and bright, backlit buttons. Connect your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch using the built-in 30-pin connector and everything you need to mix is right in front of you.** **iDJ 2 GO controller not compatible with iPod touch 1st or 2nd generation or iPhone 3G or older.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDJ2GO at none against Tabletop's 11. iDJ2GO also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Tabletop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. iDJ2GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iDJ2GO holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 58% of iDJ2GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, iDJ2GO every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabletop versus iDJ2GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletopiDJ2GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (85 ratings)3.6 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetronyms IncION Audio

Customer experience

Tabletop

All ratings85 ratings
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral13.5%
Negative32.6%

iDJ2GO

All ratings159 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative37.4%

User reviews

Tabletop

From 85 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Innovative modular design
  • 🎨 Versatile music creation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High CPU usage
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality

iDJ2GO

From 159 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for parties
  • 🎨 Allows for music mixing
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful tutorial

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Requires paid version to unlock features
  • 💰 Hidden costs
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues

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

iDJ2GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot load songs from iCloud
  • Sync issues with iTunes library
  • Frequent crashes when switching songs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to record and save mixes
  • Integrate with more music services
  • Improve stability and performance
  • Provide more customization options

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
None

iDJ2GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabletop free?
Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDJ2GO free?
iDJ2GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabletop or iDJ2GO?
iDJ2GO is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while iDJ2GO averages 3.6 from 159 ratings.
Do Tabletop or iDJ2GO have ads?
Neither Tabletop nor iDJ2GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop or iDJ2GO?
Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and iDJ2GO every 11 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on July 6, 2026 and iDJ2GO on August 13, 2026.

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