Things vs KeyBridge for DJs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Things
This app provides a versatile audio effect plugin featuring a multimode filter and a bit crusher. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin for further audio manipulation.
- Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch)
- 2 or 4-pole filter options
- Crisp bit crusher
- Downsampling and bit reduction
- Harshness control
- Output gain control
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
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Crusher is an easy-to-use Filter and Bit Crusher effect available as an AUv3 plugin and standalone. This plugin is inspired by the effect section of our instrument plugin Noises. Crusher features a multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch) with 2 or 4-pole and an output gain, along with a crisp bit crusher (bits, downsample, mix) paired with a harshness control taken from our plugin Reels.
KeyBridge for DJs
This tool helps DJs create smoother transitions by suggesting compatible musical keys for their next track. It offers three distinct transition types: energy boost, mood switch, and calm down, all accessible with a single tap. Designed for live performance, it works offline and features a minimalist interface.
- Suggests compatible musical keys
- Three transition types: energy boost, maj/min, calm down
- Works 100% offline
- Zero learning curve for mid-set use
- Full 24-key wheel
- Dark interface for booth visibility
- Haptic feedback
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Stop guessing which track to play next. KeyBridge is the key reference tool built for DJs who want their sets to sound more polished - without memorizing music theory. Here's what the smoothest DJ sets have in common: the tracks share compatible keys. When the next track flows musically from the last one, every transition feels right. When it doesn't, something feels off - even if you can't explain why. KeyBridge gives you the rule in one tap. --- HOW IT WORKS --- Pick the key of your current track. KeyBridge instantly shows you three ways to go next: ENERGY BOOST - Lift the crowd. Same energy family, step up. MAJ / MIN - Switch the mood. Same root, flip the feel. CALM DOWN - Bring it down. Same energy family, step down. Tap any suggestion to jump there. Chain transitions. Plan your whole set in minutes. --- WHY DJs LOVE IT --- - Works 100% offline - no signal, no lag on stage - Zero learning curve - tap and go, even mid-set - Full 24-key wheel (12 major + 12 minor) - Built for speed - 15-second auto-return keeps you focused - Haptic feedback - feel the response in your palm - Designed to disappear in the booth - dark interface keeps your eyes adjusted and the atmosphere intact - Retro DJ-hardware aesthetic that looks right next to your gear - iPhone and iPad - use it in the booth, the bedroom, or the bus --- WHO IT'S FOR --- Beginners: Finally understand why some transitions work and others don't. Build your first key-matched set with confidence. Intermediate DJs: Stop relying on memory during live sets. Read the crowd, not your notes. Producers & Remixers: Find compatible keys for mashups, bootlegs, and edits in seconds. --- FREE AND PRO --- KeyBridge is free to download. Free includes the full 24-key wheel, the three core moves (Energy Boost, Relative, Calm Down), the Spectrum Drive theme and Keep Screen Awake. KeyBridge Pro is a one-time purchase that adds the advanced moves (Diagonal -1 / +1, +5, +7), all three colour themes and every auto-return option. No subscription. --- THE PROMISE --- Follow KeyBridge's suggestions for one set. You'll hear the difference immediately. Your transitions will feel tighter, your energy arcs will land, and the dancefloor will stay with you longer. This isn't a theory app. It's a live-performance companion. --- Built by a working DJ for working DJs. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collection. Ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: KeyBridge for DJs at Free against Things's $6.99. KeyBridge for DJs also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). Things's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
KeyBridge for DJs is free to download; Things costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Things against 5.0 for KeyBridge for DJs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Things ships an update every 17 months, KeyBridge for DJs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Things | KeyBridge for DJs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AudioThing Ltd. | Tomocreate, Inc. |
Customer experience
Things
KeyBridge for DJs
In-app purchases
Things
No in-app purchases
KeyBridge for DJs
No in-app purchases









