Comparison

KeyMatch vs Droplyst

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

Head to head
About

KeyMatch

This app assists DJs in creating harmonic mixes and planning sets based on energy levels. It helps ensure smooth transitions by keeping tracks in key and allows for focused performance on the crowd rather than playlist management.

Highlights
  • Live in-key DJ guidance
  • Set planning by energy and key
  • Suggests in-key next tracks
  • Filters by set phase and energy
  • Rekordbox playlist import
  • Cloud saving for set versions
Features
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KeyMatch is a DJ app for harmonic mixing and set planning by energy. It helps you keep transitions in key, shape smoother set flow, and stay focused on the crowd instead of micromanaging keys and playlists. Whether you are planning for a club night, a festival slot, or a stream, KeyMatch turns the tracks you actually want to play into an in-key, energy-aware storyline. ◼ Live Mode: your in-key copilot while you play In Live Mode, you pick what is playing now and KeyMatch suggests in-key options for your next track, ranked by our harmonic system and filtered by set phase and energy intent. Import your Rekordbox collection and Live Mode can also recommend specific tracks from your own library, combining harmonic compatibility with your track energy ratings, BPM, set history, and where you are in the set. • Filter suggestions by where you are in the set: start, middle, or end • Dial in your energy intent, from gentle build to peak-time push • Get ranked track recommendations directly from your imported Rekordbox library • Greens highlight safer Camelot neighbor moves • Yellows surface more advanced harmonic options that theory experts often explore • Clashing keys are filtered out so you can move with confidence You get live, in-key guidance without having to memorize the Camelot wheel or think through every move in real time. ◼ Set Builder: turn playlists into in-key, flowing setlists Set Builder is where you plan ahead. Instead of dragging tracks around a static playlist and manually juggling keys, you add the songs you actually want to play and let KeyMatch help you shape them into an ordered, in-key set with a smooth energy flow. • Start from the tracks you already love and want in the set • The algorithm respects your chosen opener, closer, and spotlight tracks • Build an energy curve that feels intentional instead of random • See a clear, harmonic path instead of feeling tied to the same Camelot neighbors • Save multiple versions of the same set to the cloud and refine them over time Your loose playlist becomes a planned, in-key journey you can trust when you step into the booth. ◼ Rekordbox friendly KeyMatch fits around your existing workflow instead of trying to replace it. • Bring in your existing library via Rekordbox playlist exports • Plan in KeyMatch, then play on your usual decks and software Rekordbox is a trademark of Pioneer DJ. KeyMatch is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pioneer DJ. ◼ Built for DJs who care about craft, not clutter KeyMatch is designed to feel light, not overloaded. The patent-pending harmonic engine under the hood is complex, but the interface stays focused on what matters: • Cleaner, in-key transitions • More intentional energy flow • Faster, less tedious set planning • Fewer compromises on the tracks you actually want to play Spend less time wrestling with keys and playlists, and more time playing sets that feel like a story instead of a sequence of songs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Droplyst

Features
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Droplyst helps you remember the music around you. Start a capture session, let Droplyst identify songs as they play, then review your timeline and export the tracks to Spotify or Apple Music. It is built for DJ sets, parties, festivals, bars, cafes, road trips, and any moment where you hear music you want to keep. Features: - Capture songs during a live listening session - See an ordered timeline of detected tracks - Skip obvious duplicates - Save session history - Review top artists and previous captures - Export captured songs to Spotify - Export supported tracks to Apple Music Droplyst does not store full event audio. Microphone access is used to identify songs around you.

Screenshots

KeyMatch4 screens
Droplyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Droplyst at none against KeyMatch's 2. 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. KeyMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Droplyst asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KeyMatch versus Droplyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyMatchDroplyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB35 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSuade MediaRyan Katayi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeyMatch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Droplyst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeyMatch free?
KeyMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Droplyst free?
Droplyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeyMatch or Droplyst have ads?
Neither KeyMatch nor Droplyst shows ads.

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