Simple Fade vs PrimeDJ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Fade
Effortlessly manage music for live events like weddings and ceremonies with smooth crossfades and offline functionality. Preload MP3s, arrange playlists, and customize track settings for a professional, stress-free experience.
- Create and manage multiple events
- Build and reorder playlists
- Custom track settings
- Live Mode with large buttons
- Cue Cards for notes
- 100% offline functionality
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Simple Fade is the easiest way to run professional-quality music at weddings, ceremonies, and live events using only your iPhone. Tired of awkward pauses, volume spikes, or shuffling through playlists? Simple Fade lets you preload your MP3s, set up your event flow, and run smooth crossfades with zero stress. Everything works completely offline so you can focus on the moment instead of worrying about your phone. Features: Create and manage multiple events: Perfect for planners, churches, schools, and DIY weddings Build and reorder playlists: Add songs, rearrange with drag and drop, and set up the exact order you want Custom settings per track: Set crossfade timing, fade-in and fade-out durations, delays, and notes Live Mode: Big, easy-to-use buttons with built-in countdowns and smooth transitions Cue Cards: Display notes and scripts for each track so you never miss your moment 100% offline: Everything is saved locally and backed up through iCloud like any other app so no Wi-Fi is needed No accounts or subscriptions: Just download, set up, and go Why Simple Fade? Simple Fade was designed for real-world events where timing matters. Whether you are a friend running wedding music, a pastor leading a service, or a teacher managing a school production, this app makes you look like a pro. Download Simple Fade today and run your next event with total confidence.
PrimeDJ
This app allows guests to request songs and send tips to DJs via their phones by scanning a QR code. DJs can manage their song queue, accept or decline requests, and collect payments directly from the application.
- Guest song requests via QR code
- Instant tipping for DJs
- No app download needed for guests
- DJ queue management
- Accept/decline requests
- Live event control
- Payment collection
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PrimeDJ is the ultimate DJ control center — built by a real DJ, for real DJs. Guests scan a QR code to request songs and send tips instantly from their phone. No app download required for guests. DJs manage their queue, accept or decline requests, go live, and collect payments — all from one powerful app. Whether you're spinning at a club, wedding, or private event, PrimeDJ keeps you in control of the crowd and your earnings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PrimeDJ at every 6 days against Simple Fade's every 5 months. PrimeDJ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. 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 Simple Fade against 5.0 for PrimeDJ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Simple Fade ships an update every 5 months, PrimeDJ every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Simple Fade | PrimeDJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jared Kaeb | Sandeep Sulhan |
In-app purchases
Simple Fade
No in-app purchases
PrimeDJ
No in-app purchases









