Comparison

AyoDJ vs WavePort

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

Head to head
About

AyoDJ

Features
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Scratch, mix, and cut with precision. AyoDJ brings the authentic feel of vinyl to your iPhone with a high-performance audio engine designed for turntablists and beatmakers. KEY FEATURES: • True Vinyl Physics: Experience 1:1 touch responsiveness with realistic slipmat friction. • Weekly Music Drops: Fresh beats delivered automatically every Thursday—never run out of new music to scratch. • Minimal Pro Controls: Dual-button system, exponential crossfader. • Custom Imports: Load your own instrumentals and samples to scratch over your own beats. • Smart Library: Save your favorite weekly tracks and build your personal crate. PREMIUM ACCESS: Unlock the full potential of AyoDJ with our flexible tiers: • Monthly Premium: Get unlimited access to the entire back catalog of weekly tracks, future drops, and custom file importing. • Upload Pass: Unlock custom file importing permanently + 2 weeks of full premium access. New to AyoDJ? Your first 2 weeks include full access—start scratching today! SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL: • Monthly Premium is an auto-renewable subscription priced at $2.99/month (prices may vary by region). • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/realmrhigh/0f1c8e5bcee5984bc951e023b02b9ddc Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WavePort

Streamline your DJ workflow by preparing USB drives directly from your iPhone. Organize, filter, and transfer tracks with BPM, key, and waveform data for compatible DJ hardware. Eliminate the need for a laptop in your gig preparation.

Highlights
  • Transfer tracks directly to USB
  • Organize tracks by BPM, key, and genre
  • Detect BPM and key automatically
  • Create and save set lists
  • Harmonic filtering for key compatibility
  • Smart duplicate track detection
  • Audio preview of tracks
Features
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WavePort is the DJ utility that finally cuts the laptop out of your USB prep workflow. Heading to a gig? Plug your USB drive into your iPhone, open WavePort, and your tracks are on the drive in seconds — no desktop software, no cables, no hassle. CORE WORKFLOW ▸ GET TRACKS IN Receive files via AirDrop, import from the Files app, or pull tracks directly off another USB drive. Everything lands in your Prep queue automatically. ▸ PREP YOUR SET Drag-to-reorder your queue, filter by BPM range or harmonic (Camelot) key, and use the one-tap Scan button to detect BPM and key from your audio files. Add personal notes to any track. ▸ TRANSFER TO USB Pick your destination folder, hit Transfer, and watch real-time progress with an ETA countdown so you always know how long you have. ▸ READY FOR YOUR GEAR WavePort writes the library your equipment actually reads — not just the audio files. Plug the drive in and your tracks are there with BPM, key, waveforms and playlists, no scanning and no laptop. • Pioneer CDJ / XDJ — the rekordbox device database, written on every transfer • Serato DJ — a real Serato library and crate, so nothing has to be dragged in or re-analysed • Denon Prime / Engine DJ — an Engine library for SC5000, SC6000 and Prime gear • Traktor — NML playlist export • rekordbox on a computer — XML playlist for File → Import Playlist DJ-FIRST FEATURES • Crate Mode — Automatically sort tracks into subfolders by BPM range, artist name, or genre tag on your USB drive. • Dual USB — Transfer to two drives simultaneously with one tap. • Set Lists — Save and reuse curated track selections for different gigs, venues, or genres. Share via QR code or import from Rekordbox XML playlists. • Harmonic Filtering — Camelot Wheel-based key compatibility filter. Tap any key in your Prep queue to instantly surface harmonically compatible tracks. • Smart Duplicate Detection — Tracks already on your USB are highlighted so you never copy the same file twice. • Sort & Search — Sort your queue by BPM, name, date added, or manual order. Search by filename in real time. • Audio Preview — Tap any locally imported track to preview it directly in the app before you transfer. • iCloud Sync — Your Set Lists stay in sync across all your devices via iCloud. • AirDrop Receiver — Share music directly to WavePort from any app on your iPhone. BUILT FOR THE BOOTH WavePort is designed for DJs who play real venues. Transferring to USB is free, forever. No cloud upload — your files go directly from your phone to your USB drive: private, fast, and offline. WavePort Pro is an optional subscription that adds hot cues, iCloud backup, USB Doctor, Track ID and per-venue profiles. Everything above works without it, and the first 14 days of Pro are free. Works with any USB drive connected via the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. Works with Pioneer, Denon and Serato hardware, and with any DJ software that reads standard audio files. SUBSCRIPTION WavePort Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://waveportdj.netlify.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

AyoDJ3 screens
WavePort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WavePort at every 6 days against AyoDJ's every 5 months. WavePort also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AyoDJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WavePort sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AyoDJ ships an update every 5 months, WavePort every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AyoDJ versus WavePort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAyoDJWavePort
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size314 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTANTON LEE HIGHAytac Ataer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AyoDJ

Subscriptions1
  • AyoDJ Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upload Pass$5.99
2 purchases

WavePort

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AyoDJ free?
AyoDJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WavePort free?
WavePort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AyoDJ or WavePort have ads?
Neither AyoDJ nor WavePort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AyoDJ or WavePort?
AyoDJ ships an update every 5 months, and WavePort every 6 days. Most recently, AyoDJ was updated on October 30, 2026 and WavePort on October 31, 2026.

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