DJ M8 vs LEDMatrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hundreds of pre-loaded announcements
- Bonus sound effects package
- Voice of God/Gameshow voice style
- Event MC assistance
- Customizable phrases for updates
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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/
LEDMatrix
Emulate a light-emitting diode matrix sign to display messages, flirt, or communicate across a room. Features include unlimited message length, multi-line editing, and a unique DJ mode for sending messages via Bluetooth. Supports Twitter integration and remote access via a web browser.
- Unlimited message length
- Multi-line editor
- DJ mode for Bluetooth messaging
- Twitter integration
- Remote web browser access
- Customizable speed and color
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This version of LEDMatrix has been updated for iOS 7 users. It has includes Twitter access. Just display your message or tweet it instead. You must have Twitter installed and logged in for this option to be available. Supports a built-in web site. Enter messages remotely from anything with a browser!! LEDMatrix is a light emitting diode matrix sign emulator. Use it to flirt, talk to your mates the other side of the room, order you drinks at the bar. If you loose your voice LEDMatrix allows you to append phrases together to build up more complex messages. LEDMatrix offers a unique feature, DJ mode. This mode allows you to send a message from one copy of LEDMatrix to another, use it at the disco to send requests, via Bluetooth, to the DJ's iPhone or iPod. This feature can be used in many other situations. Features :- Unlimited message length Multi-line editor Vibrate on message wrap Limited repeat or infinite repeat Append saved message Disable screen idle timer. Huge colour selection. Search saved messages by message name. Speed control. Use swipe gestures to speed up or slow down the scrolling rate. In DJ Mode tap the screen to cancel the current message and display the next, tap twice to return to the editor mode. Current version supports only the ASCII character set for UK English Follow us on twitter : @zippysystems For support email : support@zippysystems.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DJ M8 at 73% against LEDMatrix's 0%. DJ M8 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). LEDMatrix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DJ M8 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LEDMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DJ M8 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJ M8 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DJ M8's written reviews are positive against 0% of LEDMatrix's.
DJ M8 ships an update every 2 months, LEDMatrix every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DJ M8 | LEDMatrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duncan Cuthbertson | Zippy Systems |
Customer experience
DJ M8
LEDMatrix
In-app purchases
DJ M8
- DJM8 Upgrade$0.991 Month
- upgrade to unlock all the jingles and remove the adverts$24.99
- upgrade to unlock all the jingles$29.99
LEDMatrix
- Font Editor$0.99
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