Comparison

SHINOBI DJ vs PaceMix

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

Head to head
About

SHINOBI DJ

This app provides professional-level DJ scratching with intuitive features for a customized experience. It offers extensive cue point management, pitch control, audio effects, and recording capabilities. Enhance your performance with additional in-app purchases for skins, video scratching, and looping functions.

Highlights
  • Up to 10 cue points
  • Pitch control and Edit mode
  • Audio effects (Reverb, delay)
  • Recording sampler
  • Library access for local media
  • Skin & Video Scratch Function (IAP)
  • SHINOBI LOOPER Function (IAP)
Features
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SHINOBI DJ App offers all essential scratch functions and requirements for professional-level performance. Its intuitive features are readily accessible, allowing for a seamless and customised DJ scratching experience. 1. Up to 5 - 10 cue points 2. Pitch control, Pitch Synth and Edit mode 3. Volume control 4. Waveform display 5. Audio effect (Reverb, delay) 6. Recording sampler 7. Output setting 8. Sound output (Reverse mode/hamster switch, A/B deck activation) 9. Flip mode 10. Transformer button 11. Library access (Local media files) 12. Virtual fader​ simulation for screen recording 13. Fader calibration and re-calibration 14. Fader Start mode 15. Cut lag adjustment (SHINOBI FADER M only) 16. Skin & Video Scratch Function (In-app purchase) 17. SHINOBI LOOPER Function (In-app purchase) 18. Training mode

About

PaceMix

Features
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Run, walk, or train to music that moves with you. PaceMix delivers professionally curated DJ mixes perfectly synced to your workout tempo. Pick your sport, choose your BPM, and hit play, the music stays locked to your pace from start to finish. MATCH YOUR PACE Select from a wide range of BPM options tailored to your sport. Running at 160 BPM? Walking at 100? We’ve got mixes for that. Use the built-in cadence tool to measure your natural step rate and find the perfect tempo. ADJUST ON THE FLY Speed up or slow down mid-workout with real-time BPM adjustment. Tap + or - to shift the tempo without changing the pitch, the music stays in key while you change gears. THREE SPORTS, ONE APP Running: 140–190 BPM mixes for every pace Walking: 80–120 BPM for steady strides HIIT: High-energy mixes for intense intervals STAY MOTIVATED Build daily workout streaks and complete 12 unique challenges, from your first workout to a 30-day streak. Track your progress and push yourself further. TAKE IT OFFLINE Download your favorite mixes and work out anywhere! No signal required. PREMIUM FEATURES Full mix library across all sports and BPMs All 12 challenges unlocked Offline downloads (up to 500 MB) Extended BPM adjustment range (±10 BPM) By downloading PaceMix, you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pacemix.netlify.app/privacy-policy works seamlessly with Apple Health and supports background playback with lock screen controls so you can focus on your workout, not your phone.

Screenshots

SHINOBI DJ4 screens
PaceMix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SHINOBI DJ at 3 against PaceMix's 1. SHINOBI DJ also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SHINOBI DJ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and PaceMix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHINOBI DJ ships an update every 8 days, PaceMix every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SHINOBI DJ versus PaceMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHINOBI DJPaceMix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhitney ChingDoe maar Deluxe

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SHINOBI DJ

One-time8
  • SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.1$4.99
  • SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.2$4.99
  • SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.4$4.99
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  • SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.5$4.99
  • SHINOBI DJ Loop Pack Vol.3$4.99
  • Invader Video Breaks$5.99
  • SHINOBI LOOPER Function$5.99
  • Skin Function$7.99
2 purchases

PaceMix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is SHINOBI DJ free?
SHINOBI DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaceMix free?
PaceMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SHINOBI DJ or PaceMix have ads?
Neither SHINOBI DJ nor PaceMix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHINOBI DJ or PaceMix?
SHINOBI DJ ships an update every 8 days, and PaceMix every 9 days. Most recently, SHINOBI DJ was updated on November 7, 2026 and PaceMix on November 5, 2026.

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