Music DJ vs Step In Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automated voice-over announcements
- Crossfade between songs
- Adjustable song tempo
- Display song lyrics
- Dynamic playlist rearrangement
- Customizable genre picker
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Step In Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Music DJ asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Music DJ | Step In Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (146 ratings) — better | 4.3 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 72.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Liavante, LLC | Danny Sung |
Customer experience
Music DJ
Step In Time
In-app purchases
Music DJ
No in-app purchases
Step In Time
- 3 Song Slots$0.99
- Dancer's Bundle$3.99
- Choreographer's Bundle$9.99









