Comparison

Music DJ vs Step In Time

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

Head to head
About

Music DJ

Transform your music playback into a professional DJ experience. Automate tasks like announcements and crossfading, perfect for parties and events. Manage playlists, adjust tempo, and display lyrics for a seamless audio performance.

Highlights
  • Automated voice-over announcements
  • Crossfade between songs
  • Adjustable song tempo
  • Display song lyrics
  • Dynamic playlist rearrangement
  • Customizable genre picker
Features
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Music DJ - Auto DJ for Dance Events Music DJ automates music playback for ballroom dance events, social dances, weddings, parties, and instructors so you can focus on dancing instead of DJing. It handles playlist control, smooth transitions, announcements, and music timing from your device music library. Key Features Auto crossfade between songs
 Set maximum song duration for dance sets
 Fade in and fade out transitions
 Tempo speed control
 Shuffle and reorder playlists during playback Dance Announcements Voice announcements before songs
 Announce dance styles such as Waltz Cha Cha Rumba
 Custom announcements for birthdays or events
 Use text to speech or record your own voice Playlist Control Tap or double tap to play instantly
 Swipe to add or remove songs
 Drag and drop to reorder queues
 Manage Requests Playlist and Played history
 Save and load custom DJ playlists Lyrics Display Real time lyrics during playback
 Supports LRC time coded lyrics
 Highlighted lyrics synced to music
 Great for singers and performers Player Controls Crossfade and fade transitions
 Skip repeat and background playback
 Music library support DRM free only
 Volume and playback controls Notes Uses music stored on your device
Apple Music DRM tracks are not supported

About

Step In Time

This music player allows users to adjust song tempo and jump to specific sections for practice. It supports importing music, wireless controls, and background playback. Advanced features and unlimited library access are available via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Adjust tempo on-the-fly
  • Set 6 configurable speed presets
  • Drop and manage pins for song sections
  • Import songs from iPod library and other apps
  • Wireless control via media remotes and Bluetooth keyboards
  • Background playback and lock screen disable
Features
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Your time is precious, especially during rehearsals where every minute counts. You need to work on your routine and not worry about the equipment. Step In Time is the music player that was designed with this in mind from the ground up. Easily change the tempo or jump to specific parts of the music. -=[ Features ]=- Easy Speed Control + Change the speed on-the-fly as music is playing + Quickly set the speed to 6 configurable preset values + Use the dial to fine tune the exact speed you're looking for Pins + No more wasting time searching for the right phrase of music + Easily drop a pin by tapping on the scrubber + Just as easily, you can slide a pin up to remove it Easily Import Songs + Quick and simple import of songs from your iPod library + Import mp3 or m4a music from other apps or even mail attachments Wireless Controls + Media remotes and presentation remotes can be used to wireless pause/play the music. + Bluetooth keyboards can also control the speed remotely Additional Conveniences + This app has been Superpowered + Plays music in the background + Automatically disables lock screen while music is playing + Convenient volume and AirPlay controls to wirelessly send the music to an Apple TV or Bluetooth device The free version is fully useable for any length of song, but limits you to one song in your library at a time. More songs and advanced features are available through In-App Purchases. Additional features available with In-App Purchase include: - Export songs to M4A with arbitrary speed - Quickly disable the lock screen - Easily force the screen to stay up-side-down or right-side-up - Any purchase will disable all advertising - An even more convenient way to add or edit pins - Choose from 5 different pin colors Notes: - This app only supports DRM-free music. Some older music (ie. music you purchased before ~2009) may not work. - Upside-down operation is not availble on iPhone X (this is an Apple restriction) Requires iOS 17.2 and above Please let me know how well Step In Time works for you by emailing: danny@sungheroes.com

Screenshots

Music DJ4 screens
Step In Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Music DJ at none against Step In Time's 3. Music DJ also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 20) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Step In Time's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Step In Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Music DJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Music DJ against 4.3 for Step In Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music DJ has 146 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Music DJ's written reviews are positive against 72% of Step In Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Music DJ versus Step In Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusic DJStep In Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (146 ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLiavante, LLCDanny Sung

Customer experience

Music DJ

All ratings146 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.6%

Step In Time

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

None

Music DJ

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Step In Time

One-time3
  • 3 Song Slots$0.99
  • Dancer's Bundle$3.99
  • Choreographer's Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is Music DJ free?
Music DJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step In Time free?
Step In Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Music DJ or Step In Time?
Music DJ is rated higher. Music DJ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Step In Time averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Music DJ or Step In Time have ads?
Music DJ shows ads; Step In Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Music DJ or Step In Time?
Music DJ ships an update every 2 months, and Step In Time every 2 months. Most recently, Music DJ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Step In Time on November 1, 2026.

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