Comparison

Tabletop vs DJUCED App

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

DJUCED App

This app allows iPad users to create and mix music using their iTunes library. It offers advanced features like BPM analysis, equalization, looping, and various effects. Record and share your mixes or let the automix feature handle your playlist.

Highlights
  • BPM analysis and time stretching
  • 3-band equalizer
  • Cue points and hot cues
  • Synchronized looping
  • DJ effects (Flanger, Echo, Reverb, Chorus)
  • Sample playback
  • Mix recording and sharing
  • Automix playlist feature
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DJUCED™ is coming to your iPad! It has everything you need to create the perfect mix and to start the perfect party! Enjoy unlimited usage of your iTunes tracks and playlists and create the perfect mix! Check out all of the DJUCED™ features you need to create the ultimate mix: - Perfect analysis of each track's BPM and precise time stretching (Pitch/Keylock); Based on zplane's world renowned algorithms - 3-band equalizer (treble/medium/bass) - In-track location tags (Cue points/Hot cues) - Advanced loop features, synchronized with the track's BPM to make sure you are always on beat - Effects (Flanger/Echo/Reverb/Chorus) - Samples to add to your mix - A mix recording feature, enabling you to perfect your mix in real time and share it with your friends - An Automix feature allowing you to run through a playlist automatically - Scratch your tracks and have them sound just as good as vinyl Exclusive features for DJUCED™ include: - Automatic loop extraction/cutting in samplers, allowing you to remix your track on the fly - A step sequencer enabling you to create your own grooves and rhythms The Hercules Universal DJ is compatible with DJUCED™ App. The Hercules DJControl Air & DJControl Instinct for iPad® editions are now compatible with DJUCED™ App. The hercules DJControl Compact is compatible with DJUCED™ App. For the best DJing experience you will ever have from your iPad, download the DJUCED™ App NOW!

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJUCED App at 4.2 against Tabletop's 3.3. DJUCED App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (8 vs 11.0). Tabletop's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 24%) and ratings volume (85 vs 28). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. DJUCED App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJUCED App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 24% of DJUCED App'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, DJUCED App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tabletop versus DJUCED App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletopDJUCED App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (85 ratings)4.2 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews — better23.9% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS11.08 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetronyms IncGUILLEMOT CORPORATION

Customer experience

Tabletop

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

DJUCED App

All ratings28 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative62.0%

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

DJUCED App

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
None

DJUCED App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tabletop free?
Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DJUCED App free?
DJUCED App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tabletop or DJUCED App?
DJUCED App is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while DJUCED App averages 4.2 from 28 ratings.
Do Tabletop or DJUCED App have ads?
Neither Tabletop nor DJUCED App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop or DJUCED App?
Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and DJUCED App every 2 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on July 6, 2026 and DJUCED App on September 21, 2026.

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