Comparison

UpNext DJ vs DJ Request Queue

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

Head to head
About

UpNext DJ

Allow event guests to request songs and vote on others' suggestions to influence the playlist. DJs can manage requests in real-time, moderate content, and export playlists. Ideal for parties, weddings, and club nights.

Highlights
  • Guest song requests
  • Voting on requests
  • Real-time queue management
  • Playlist export
  • Event moderation
  • Clean version restrictions
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UpNext DJ — Request & Vote for Live or Future Events Bring the music closer to the crowd. With UpNext DJ, guests can request their favorite songs and vote on songs other guests request! Great for weddings, homecomings, corporate gigs, or any event with a DJ. For guests: • Join easily with a code or QR scan — no account required. • Search songs instantly, request what you want, and watch the queue move. • Vote on others’ requests and influence what plays next. • Purchase additional votes to boost your favorite songs! For DJs / Hosts: • Create an event, share the code or display a QR to let guests join. • See requests in real time and moderate as needed. • Keep the energy high, the crowd engaged, and the dance-floor moving. • Export Playlist to CSV or Apple Music • Use the Mac or Windows app to manage your events • Restrict Events to Clean Versions of songs (Perfect for School Dances) Perfect for: weddings · homecomings · house parties · corporate events · bar/club nights Why it works: • No sign-ups needed for guests — instant access. • Simple UI means less time fussing, more time DJing. • Crowd participation makes every event feel customized and interactive. Download UpNext DJ today and let the guests help pick the playlist!

About

DJ Request Queue

Features
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A real-time song request management tool for DJs. Guests submit requests through your website, and you manage the queue live from your iPad — accept, queue, and mark songs as played in real time.

Screenshots

UpNext DJ4 screens
DJ Request Queue2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJ Request Queue at none against UpNext DJ's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. UpNext DJ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DJ Request Queue asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
UpNext DJ versus DJ Request Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpNext DJDJ Request Queue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUpNext DJ LLCNick Botsford

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UpNext DJ

One-time1
  • 5 Extra Votes$0.99
None

DJ Request Queue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UpNext DJ free?
UpNext DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DJ Request Queue free?
DJ Request Queue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UpNext DJ or DJ Request Queue have ads?
Neither UpNext DJ nor DJ Request Queue shows ads.

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