Comparison

Spreadsheets Synth vs KeyBridge for DJs

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

Head to head
About

Spreadsheets Synth

Features
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The 303 lives between the sheets. Spreadsheets Synth is an acid bass synthesizer with a built-in step sequencer — a cultural product of the band Spreadsheets, tuned to 313K and pointed straight at the dance floor. THE SQUELCH Sawtooth or square through a resonant filter with cutoff, resonance, decay, and accent — from rubbery basslines to screaming acid leads. Add distortion for grit, then send it into orbit with the phaser and delay. THE SEQUENCER Program patterns step by step, set the line looping, and ride the cutoff live. It's an instrument for performing, not just programming. PLAYS WITH YOUR WHOLE RIG • AUv3 plugin — load it as an instrument in GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, and any AUv3 host • Standalone app with background audio • MIDI in and out, including Bluetooth MIDI NO STRINGS No account, no ads, no tracking, no data collected. Just voltage.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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: COUNTERCLOCKWISE (-1) - Bring it down. One step down the wheel. RELATIVE - Switch the mood. Same root, flip between major and minor. CLOCKWISE (+1) - Lift the crowd. One step up the wheel. 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 (Counterclockwise, Relative, Clockwise), the Spectrum Drive theme and Keep Screen Awake. KeyBridge Pro is a one-time purchase that adds the advanced moves (Diagonal -1 / +1, +5 Lift, +7 Shift), 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.

Screenshots

Spreadsheets Synth2 screens
KeyBridge for DJs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KeyBridge for DJs at 5.0 against Spreadsheets Synth's 2.0. Spreadsheets Synth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KeyBridge for DJs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spreadsheets Synth versus KeyBridge for DJs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpreadsheets SynthKeyBridge for DJs
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames HurlbutTomocreate, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Spreadsheets Synth

No in-app purchases

None

KeyBridge for DJs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spreadsheets Synth free?
Spreadsheets Synth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyBridge for DJs free?
KeyBridge for DJs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spreadsheets Synth or KeyBridge for DJs?
KeyBridge for DJs is rated higher. Spreadsheets Synth averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KeyBridge for DJs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spreadsheets Synth or KeyBridge for DJs have ads?
Neither Spreadsheets Synth nor KeyBridge for DJs shows ads.

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