Comparison

DJ PlayNow vs Request App

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

Head to head
About

DJ PlayNow

Features
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DJ PlayNow is the ultimate platform for live music events where clubbers and DJs come together for a dynamic and interactive musical experience. Whether you're a DJ looking to engage with your audience or a clubber who wants to shape the music at your favorite events, DJ PlayNow offers everything you need. FOR CLUBBERS: • Live Song Requests – Request your favorite tracks during live DJ sessions. • Upvote Requests – Vote on requests from other users to influence the playlist. • Personalized Events – Join weekly, monthly, or special live events hosted by DJs. FOR DJs: • Earn Rewards – Receive earnings based on user engagement such as song requests and votes. • Host Events – Create and manage live events and connect with your audience. • Real-Time Insights – Track song requests and audience engagement live. • Secure Payouts – Withdraw earnings securely through integrated payment systems. WHY DJ PLAYNOW? • Interactive Experience – Users actively influence live music sessions. • Easy to Use – Clean and simple interface for both DJs and listeners. • Secure Transactions – All payments are processed safely via in-app purchases. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • This app uses in-app purchases for digital tokens. • Tokens can be used to request songs and interact during live sessions. • No auto-renewable subscriptions are currently offered in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://admin.djplaynow.com/pages/content/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://admin.djplaynow.com/pages/content/privacy-policy

About

Request App

This app allows fans to request songs from DJs by naming their price. DJs can accept, decline, or counter-offer, with payment only processed once the song is played. It features leaderboards for both fans and DJs, and secure payment processing.

Highlights
  • Fan song requests with custom pricing
  • DJ offer management (accept, decline, counter)
  • Payment only upon song playback
  • Request boosting for queue priority
  • Fan and DJ leaderboards
  • Secure Stripe payments
  • DJ availability status
Features
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Request App lets fans request their favorite song to DJs !! Pick a song, name your price, and send it to the booth. DJ accepts, declines, or sends a counter offer. Nobody is charged until the song is played. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan the DJ's QR code or find them in the app. 2. Pick a song and make an offer. 3. The DJ accepts, declines, or counter offers. 4. Your card is only charged when the song is played! FOR FANS - Pick any song. Name your price. - Declined or ignored requests cost nothing. - Boost your request to move up the queue. - Earn points for every dollar and climb the leaderboard. - Keep track of every request live: accepted, countered, played. - No account needed to request. Sign in to keep your points and your climb the global leaderboard. FOR DJS - Set your price. Every request arrives as an offer you control: accept, decline, or counter offer. - Get paid per song. Earnings land in your balance the moment you play it. - Cash out to your bank through Stripe + instant payouts available now! - Your QR code and Apple Wallet pass put your page one scan away. - Level up. Climb the tiers and keep more of every request. - Refer and earn. Invite other DJs and earn a share of what they make. - Go live when you're playing, offline when you're not. Requests only reach you when you want them. BOOST When the floor is busy, a boost adds to your offer and pushes your song up the DJ's queue. Higher offers get seen first. LEADERBOARDS Fans earn points on every request and compete for the top spot. DJs climb their own leaderboard as they earn. PAYMENTS Secure payments by Stripe. Apple Pay and major cards. Your card is authorized when you request and charged only when the song is played. DJs are paid through Stripe Connect, in their local currency. FANS: Your song is one request away. DJs: Download the App, connect your bank in 3 minutes, and take requests tonight.

Screenshots

DJ PlayNow4 screens
Request App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Request App at none against DJ PlayNow's 8. On price, update cadence, ads 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. DJ PlayNow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Request App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DJ PlayNow ships an update every 8 days, Request App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DJ PlayNow versus Request App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDJ PlayNowRequest App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB64 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperhqTEC, Inc.Requesta LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

DJ PlayNow

Subscriptions2
  • Dj pass monthly$9.991 Month
  • yearly plan$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Buy 5 Tokens$19.90
  • Buy 10 Tokens$39.00
  • Buy 15 Tokens$58.90
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  • Buy 20 Tokens$78.00
  • Buy 25 Tokens$97.99
  • Buy 30 Tokens$117.99
None

Request App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DJ PlayNow free?
DJ PlayNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Request App free?
Request App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DJ PlayNow or Request App have ads?
Neither DJ PlayNow nor Request App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DJ PlayNow or Request App?
DJ PlayNow ships an update every 8 days, and Request App weekly. Most recently, DJ PlayNow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Request App on October 22, 2026.

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