Recrate vs Juicy Request
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recrate
Wirelessly manage your Serato DJ music library from your phone. Browse, search, preview tracks, and organize crates on the go. Changes sync directly to your DJ laptop.
- Browse entire music library
- Search by artist, title, genre
- Preview tracks remotely
- Create new crates instantly
- Add/remove tracks with a tap
- Bulk crate operations
- Sync changes to Serato
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Recrate - Remote Crate Manager for Serato DJs Take control of your Serato library wirelessly. Recrate connects to your DJ laptop, letting you browse, search, and organize your music collection right from your phone — no internet required. BROWSE YOUR ENTIRE LIBRARY Access your complete Serato music library on your mobile device. Search by artist, title, or genre. Sort and filter to find exactly what you need for your next set. PREVIEW ANY TRACK Stream and preview songs from your library before adding them to your set. No need to interrupt your mix to check a track. MANAGE CRATES ON THE GO • View all your Serato crates • Create new crates instantly • Add or remove tracks with a tap • Bulk operations for faster organization • Changes sync directly to Serato SEAMLESS CONNECTION Recrate automatically discovers your DJ laptop on the same network. Launch the Recrate companion app on your Mac, scan the QR code, and you're connected. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the Recrate companion app on your Mac (free at recrate.app) 2. Connect your phone to the same WiFi network 3. Scan the QR code to pair 4. Start managing your crates PERFECT FOR • Preparing sets during gigs • Organizing your library from the couch • Quick crate management between mixes REQUIREMENTS • Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite • Recrate companion app for Mac (free download at recrate.app) • Both devices on the same WiFi network Licensed under Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://recrate.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://recrate.app/privacy Recrate offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Built by DJs, for DJs. Recrate gives you the freedom to organize your music without being chained to your laptop.
Juicy Request
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Juicy Request makes it easy for event guests and DJs to connect through live music requests. Whether you’re at a party, club, wedding, or festival, Juicy Request lets you request songs in real time and engage directly with DJs — all from one simple app. New added features + Key Features: +Join private events with a code +Dance Score with estimated calorie tracking • Request songs live at events • Discover DJs and upcoming events • Send song requests instantly • Simple and user-friendly interface • Designed for parties, clubs, weddings, and festivals Juicy Request enhances the event experience by giving guests a voice and helping DJs understand the crowd’s vibe in real time. Perfect for music lovers, DJs, and event organisers looking to create unforgettable moments. Download Juicy Request and let the music play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Juicy Request at none against Recrate's 1. Recrate's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Recrate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Juicy Request asks for nothing beyond the download.
Recrate ships an update every 5 days, Juicy Request every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recrate | Juicy Request |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Black Matter Labs LLC | Julius Adu |
In-app purchases
Recrate
- Recrate Pro$9.991 Month
Juicy Request
No in-app purchases









