Tabletop vs DJUCED DJW
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
DJUCED DJW
This app provides a comprehensive DJ mixing experience for iPad, designed to work seamlessly with a specific hardware controller. It allows users to access their music library, analyze tracks, apply effects, and even automate mixes for intuitive and fun performance.
- iTunes music and playlist integration
- Automatic track syncing and speed management
- Real-time beat display (BPM/beatgrid)
- Full DJ effects suite (Filter, Flanger, Echo, Reverb, Chorus)
- Track analysis and precise time stretching
- Customizable samplers and hot cues
- Mix recording and sharing
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DJUCED™ DJW and Hercules DJControlWave: the ultimate mixing experience for iPad! This app requires a Hercules DJControlWave controller. DJUCED™ DJW lets you discover the essential functions for DJing. Enjoy all of your iTunes music and playlists, and use them to mix without any limits. The keys to intuitive, simple and fun mixing, in perfect harmony with your controller! -An app specially designed for the controller: the iPad app and the controller complement one another perfectly, with the important functions for each device conveniently accessible. -Beats are displayed for easy viewing (BPM/beatgrid). -Automatic track syncing. -Automatic management of the speed of tracks being mixed (automatic sync and Pitch reset). -Easy identification of decks by way of color and luminosity. -Control of effects is right at your fingertips. -An Automix function lets you mix the tracks in a playlist automatically. The app also includes all of the functions you need for DJing: -Analysis of tracks’ tempo (BPM). -Precise time stretching (Pitch/Keylock) via acclaimed algorithms from zplane. -3-band equalizer (treble/mids/bass) and gain control. -Handy track markers (cue points/HotCues). -Advanced looping functions synced to the tempo of your tracks, so that they always stay on rhythm. -Great effects to liven up your mixes (Filter/Flanger/Echo/Reverb/Chorus). -Samplers let you include jingles or loops in your mixes. -Receive your personal samples via AirDrop. -Save your mixes to improve your DJing skills, and share them with friends. -Scratch tracks realistically, just like with real vinyl turntables. Want the best DJing experience for your Hercules DJControlWave controller and your iPad? Download the DJUCED™ DJW app NOW!
Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: DJUCED DJW at free against Tabletop's free with in-app purchases. DJUCED DJW also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Tabletop's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 30%) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and DJUCED DJW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tabletop holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabletop has 85 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 30% of DJUCED DJW's.
Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, DJUCED DJW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabletop | DJUCED DJW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (85 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retronyms Inc | GUILLEMOT CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Tabletop
DJUCED DJW
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 DJW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
DJUCED DJW
- DJUCED DJW Unlimited$5.99









