Tabletop vs iDJ2GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Mix iTunes music library
- Two-turntable DJ setup
- Scratch and mix
- Crossfader
- Push-button Sync control
- Pitch controls and EQs
- Social media sharing
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. iDJ2GO asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Tabletop | iDJ2GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (85 ratings) | 3.6 (159 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 | 159 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retronyms Inc | ION Audio |
Customer experience
Tabletop
iDJ2GO
User reviews
Tabletop
From 85 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Tabletop
- EKKO$1.99
- WHIRL$2.99
- Verve$2.99
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- 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
iDJ2GO
No in-app purchases









