Comparison

Rue55 vs DNote

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

Head to head
About

Rue55

Organize your preferred locations into a single, easily accessible list. Save and manage all your favorite spots in one convenient place.

Highlights
  • Save favorite places
  • Organize locations
  • Centralized list management
  • Easy access to saved spots
Features
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Keep all your favorite places in one list.

About

DNote

Features
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DNote is NYC's premier DJ booking platform. Whether you're planning a nightclub event, wedding, corporate party, or private celebration, DNote connects you directly with verified DJs — no agencies, no markups. FOR CLIENTS & EVENT PLANNERS: Skip the endless searching and inflated agency fees. Browse a curated roster of verified New York City DJs, listen to their mixes, compare rates, and book directly. Post open booking slots for your venue and let DJs come to you. • Browse DJ profiles with genres, rates, equipment lists, and media • Check real-time availability and book instantly • Post venue booking slots and receive DJ bids • Manage events with built-in guest lists • Communicate directly with DJs through in-app messaging • Secure payments powered by Stripe FOR DJs: Stop chasing gigs through DMs and word-of-mouth. DNote puts you in front of clients, event planners, and venue managers actively looking for talent across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. • Build your profile showcasing genres, rates, mixes, and experience • Set your real-time availability calendar • Get discovered by clients searching for your exact style • Browse and bid on open venue slots • Network with other DJs in the exclusive community chat • Receive secure payouts directly to your account GENRES: House, Hip-Hop, Techno, R&B, EDM, Latin, Afrobeats, Open Format, and more. COVERAGE: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, and the Hamptons — covering nightclubs, rooftops, lounges, hotels, restaurants, and private venues. PRICING: Free to start for both DJs and clients. Premium plans available for reduced fees, boosted visibility, and exclusive features. Download DNote and book your next DJ today. This app uses Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rue554 screens
DNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rue55 at every 3 days against DNote's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rue55 ships an update every 3 days, DNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rue55 versus DNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRue55DNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPatrick LeeDNote

In-app purchases

None

Rue55

No in-app purchases

None

DNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rue55 free?
Rue55 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNote free?
DNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rue55 or DNote have ads?
Neither Rue55 nor DNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rue55 or DNote?
Rue55 ships an update every 3 days, and DNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rue55 was updated on October 1, 2026 and DNote on September 19, 2026.

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