# DJ M8 vs iControlAV2012

The clearest difference is rating: DJ M8 at 4.7 against iControlAV2012's 2.6. DJ M8 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 35%). iControlAV2012's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DJ M8 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iControlAV2012 asks for nothing beyond the download.

DJ M8 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iControlAV2012 has 181 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of DJ M8's written reviews are positive against 35% of iControlAV2012's.

DJ M8 ships an update every 2 months, iControlAV2012 monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DJ M8 | iControlAV2012 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-m8/id449002444/reviews)** | [2.6 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav2012/id499185618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **181** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 34.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duncan Cuthbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/432092718) | [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011) |

## What reviewers say

### DJ M8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dj-m8/id449002444)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DJM8 Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| upgrade to unlock all the jingles and remove the adverts | $24.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to unlock all the jingles | $29.99 | one-time |


### iControlAV2012

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav2012/id499185618)

Control your 2012 Pioneer AV Receiver and Blu-ray Disc Player from your iOS device. Adjust volume, input, sound modes, and even explore advanced audio settings with intuitive touch controls. Enhance your home theater experience with this dedicated remote app.

**Highlights:** AV Receiver control (power, volume, input, sound modes), Blu-ray Disc Player basic functions, Advanced sound adjustment functions, Virtual speaker and sound mode exploration, Balance and Emphasis virtual motion control, Finger EQ for instant sound adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Fantastic for controlling receiver
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not compatible with iOS 11+
- 🐛 Stopped working after iOS update
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Obscure error messages

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to receiver
- Loses connection randomly
- Incorrect receiver information displayed
- Incompatible with newer receiver models

**Requested features**

- Add Pandora account support
- Allow multiple user profiles
- Ability to control speaker A/B output
- Add search function for internet radio
- Improve video output quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DJ M8 free?

DJ M8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iControlAV2012 free?

iControlAV2012 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DJ M8 or iControlAV2012?

DJ M8 is rated higher. DJ M8 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while iControlAV2012 averages 2.6 from 181 ratings.

### Do DJ M8 or iControlAV2012 have ads?

DJ M8 shows ads; iControlAV2012 does not.

### Which is updated more often, DJ M8 or iControlAV2012?

DJ M8 ships an update every 2 months, and iControlAV2012 monthly. Most recently, DJ M8 was updated on November 1, 2026 and iControlAV2012 on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*