Comparison

DJ M8 vs Sushi Loops

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

Head to head
About

DJ M8

This tool provides pre-recorded announcements and sound effects for DJs, event organizers, and MCs. It helps streamline events by offering ready-to-use phrases for various occasions, from intros to buffet announcements.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of pre-loaded announcements
  • Bonus sound effects package
  • Voice of God/Gameshow voice style
  • Event MC assistance
  • Customizable phrases for updates
Features
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DJ M8 – OVER 1,000 SOUND EFFECTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! DJ M8 is back with its BIGGEST UPDATE EVER! First launched in 2011, DJ M8 has been entertaining DJs, party hosts and sound effect lovers for over 15 years. Now, with more than 1,000 sounds and exciting new features, DJ M8 is better than ever! RECORD YOUR OWN SOUNDS – BRAND NEW! This is one of our biggest additions yet! Turn your iPhone or iPad into your very own soundboard. Record your voice, funny phrases, sound effects or anything you can imagine using your device’s microphone. Give your recording a name, save it and play it instantly whenever you want! You can also import your own MP3 and audio files to create a truly personalised soundboard. OVER 1,000 SOUNDS! Explore a huge collection of sound effects, including: • DJ sound effects and music • Funny greetings and insults • Game show sounds • Wedding and party effects • Christmas sounds • Bingo sounds • Awards and celebrations • Movie quiz sounds • Funny quotes and much more! CREATE YOUR OWN SOUNDBOARD Make DJ M8 your own! • Record sounds directly from your microphone • Import your own audio files • Save your favourite sounds • Search through over 1,000 sounds • Browse organised sound categories • Play sounds instantly with a single tap FREE CUSTOM SOUNDS Create your first two custom sounds completely free! Want more? Watch a rewarded advert to permanently unlock four additional custom sound slots. UPGRADE TO DJ M8 PREMIUM Unlock the full DJ M8 experience with Premium! • Unlock every sound effect • Add unlimited custom sounds • Record unlimited sound effects • Remove advertising • Enjoy the complete DJ M8 experience Choose between an affordable monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime upgrade. PERFECT FOR EVERY OCCASION Whether you’re a professional DJ, hosting karaoke, running a bingo night, organising a wedding, entertaining friends or simply having fun, DJ M8 puts over 1,000 sounds at your fingertips. Download DJ M8 today and start making some noise! Privacy Policy: https://www.gomymedia.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sushi Loops

This app provides a collection of beats and breaks for DJs and turntablists. It features pitch control and an "infinity play" mode that keeps loops going even when the phone is locked.

Highlights
  • 72 super fresh beats
  • +50/-50 pitch control
  • Infinity play feature
  • Looper app for DJs
  • Supports hip hop beats
Features
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Hungry for a bowl of scratch? Then nothing but Grime-n & Starfunkle's "Sushi Loops" will satisfy that craving. To compliment the highly anticipated "Sushi Breaks" 7-inch scratch record now being released by Illect Recordings & Fat Beats comes this must have looper app. Chock full of wholesome beat and break goodness for the hardcore turntablist and crafty portablist. This app gives you 72 super fresh beats, +50/-50 pitch control and the "infinity play" feature, which allows the beat to keep going even if your phone is locked. Use it at home, in the studio, on the stage, at lunch, or a late night drive…with that special someone. Whatever you need it for, Sushi Loops will be there for you.

Screenshots

DJ M83 screens
Sushi Loops1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sushi Loops at none against DJ M8's 3. Sushi Loops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). DJ M8's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, ratings volume 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. DJ M8 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sushi Loops asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sushi Loops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DJ M8's written reviews are positive against 91% of Sushi Loops's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJ M8 ships an update every 2 months, Sushi Loops every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DJ M8 versus Sushi Loops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJ M8Sushi Loops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1023 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuncan CuthbertsonDustin Savery

Customer experience

DJ M8

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.3%

Sushi Loops

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DJ M8

Subscriptions1
  • DJM8 Upgrade$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • upgrade to unlock all the jingles and remove the adverts$24.99
  • upgrade to unlock all the jingles$29.99
None

Sushi Loops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJ M8 free?
DJ M8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sushi Loops free?
Sushi Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DJ M8 or Sushi Loops?
Sushi Loops is rated higher. DJ M8 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sushi Loops averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do DJ M8 or Sushi Loops have ads?
DJ M8 shows ads; Sushi Loops does not.
Which is updated more often, DJ M8 or Sushi Loops?
DJ M8 ships an update every 2 months, and Sushi Loops every 18 months. Most recently, DJ M8 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sushi Loops on November 2, 2026.

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