Comparison

DJcity vs VibesBox

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

Head to head
About

DJcity

Access a vast music catalog for DJs, allowing you to browse, search, and preview tracks. Enhance your experience by downloading songs directly to your computer when paired with the desktop application. Stay updated with new releases, industry news, and curated music selections.

Highlights
  • Browse and search record pool catalog
  • Preview and download songs
  • View new releases and track updates
  • Access industry news
  • Discover music via trends and recommendations
  • Save songs to personal crate
  • Create custom playlists
Features
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The DJcity Mobile App provides full functionality and access to the DJcity record pool. Further enhance your record pool experience by installing the DJcity Desktop App to enable remote downloads from anywhere in the world using your mobile device! Key features: - Browse, search, and preview the full DJcity record pool catalog - Download songs directly to your DJ computer when paired with the DJcity Desktop App - View new releases, track updates, and related tracks - Stay informed of the latest industry happenings in the News section - Discover music in Trends, Top 50, Hot Box, Podcasts, Tags, Personal Recommendations, and DJcity Exclusives - Comprehensive music filtering and sorting options - Save songs for later in your personal crate - Create custom preview and podcast playlists

About

VibesBox

Streamline music requests for DJs and guests at events. Guests can instantly send song requests via their smartphone without needing an app download. DJs receive AI-powered recommendations and manage requests efficiently.

Highlights
  • Guest song requests without app download
  • AI music assistant for track recommendations
  • Advanced blacklisting for songs/artists
  • Event party creation in seconds
  • DJ dashboard for request overview
  • History of completed requests
Features
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Put an end to paper lists and shouted song requests! VibesBox makes interaction between DJs and guests easier than ever before – and best of all: there is absolutely no app download required for your guests! Whether it's a wedding, birthday, club night, or corporate event – VibesBox ensures that you, as a DJ, always keep a perfect overview of your audience's music requests while getting intelligent AI support for your set. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create a Party: As a DJ, set up a new event in the app within seconds. 2. Share the Code: Your guests simply use their smartphones – completely without any app download or registration required! 3. Receive Requests & Setlists: Guests send their song requests directly to your DJ dashboard, while you leverage AI tools to manage, sort, and plan your music stream efficiently. FOR DJS – THE ULTIMATE HUB: - AI Music Assistant: Get instant track recommendations based on live music recognition to keep your set flowing, or generate tailored AI playlists for your upcoming events. - Advanced Blacklists: Block unwanted songs or artists permanently on your personal blacklist or set up temporary event blacklists. Choose whether requests are blocked directly for the guest or discreetly moved to the "Rejected" list. - Keep a complete overview of all requests in a clean, structured list. - Keep track of completed requests and archived songs in the History. - Professional workflow: Zero distractions while mixing so you can focus on the dancefloor. FOR GUESTS – QUICK & EASY: - Guaranteed no app forced: Guests do not need to install any application. - No download, no login, no registration needed. - Simply scan the QR code or enter the short code and request a favorite track instantly. GLOBAL SUPPORT: VibesBox is available in 20 languages (including English, German, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, and more) to provide a seamless experience for international guests. Please note: VibesBox is a dedicated music request management and interaction tool. It does not include any streaming features and does not play music itself. Get VibesBox now and take the request management of your events to the next level! Terms of Use (EULA): https://vibesbox.app/agb.html Privacy Policy: https://vibesbox.app/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

DJcity4 screens
VibesBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJcity at none against VibesBox's 4. DJcity also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.5). VibesBox's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. VibesBox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DJcity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJcity ships an update every 4 months, VibesBox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DJcity versus VibesBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJcityVibesBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB136 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBeatsource, LLCSwen Steller

Customer experience

DJcity

All ratings1,248 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative9.0%

VibesBox

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DJcity

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Freezing or white screen on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create and manage playlists
  • Offline listening mode
  • More genre/style variety
  • Improved album art tagging

VibesBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DJcity

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

VibesBox

Subscriptions4
  • VibesBox Pro Month$9.991 Month
  • VibesBox Pro Quarter$24.993 Months
  • VibesBox Pro Semester$44.996 Months
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  • VibesBox Pro Year$69.991 Year

Questions

Is DJcity free?
DJcity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VibesBox free?
VibesBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DJcity or VibesBox have ads?
Neither DJcity nor VibesBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJcity or VibesBox?
DJcity ships an update every 4 months, and VibesBox every 4 days. Most recently, DJcity was updated on November 1, 2026 and VibesBox on November 5, 2026.

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