Comparison

Recrate vs Mixgraph

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Mixgraph

Features
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Mixgraph scores how well any two tracks mix together — not just key and BPM, but harmony, rhythm, energy, groove, mood, and vocal compatibility. See what works before you play it. FLOW BUILDER — Plan sets with scored transitions Add tracks to your flow and see the chemistry score between every pair. Drag to reorder and watch scores update in real time. Every transition is scored across six dimensions so you know exactly how each mix will feel before you play it. - Chemistry-scored suggestions for every slot - Add backup options at each position — scored to both neighbours - View your energy arc across the whole set - Build with AI — describe what you want and the engine builds it - Save, refine, and plan multiple sets LIVE MODE — Real-time next-track suggestions Tell Mixgraph what you're playing now and get scored recommendations for what to play next. Set your energy direction — build, maintain, cool down, or surprise — and suggestions adapt in real time. - Built-in track recognition (iOS) - Rate each transition to improve future suggestions - Track your session history and energy curve - Save your live session as a flow when you're done SCORE MY TRANSITION — Test any two tracks Pick any two tracks and see exactly how well they mix. Get the full dimensional breakdown — harmony, rhythm, energy, groove, mood, and vocals — plus mixing notes and a shareable score strip for your socials. 450,000+ TRACKS — Analysed and scored Every track has been audio-analysed for BPM, key, energy, groove, brightness, warmth, bass weight, and vocal characteristics. Browse by genre, BPM, key, or energy. Preview any track with 30-second clips. 12,000+ ARTIST PAGES Explore artist profiles with genre radar charts, BPM and key distributions, genre evolution, top tracks, and similar artists — all data-driven from the catalogue. AI ASSISTANT Chat with an AI that knows your flow, your favourites, and your mixing style. Get suggestions, ask why a transition works, request a critique, or let it build your set. Speaks Spanish, German, Portuguese and 20+ other languages. IMPORT YOUR LIBRARY Bring in your Rekordbox collection and get recommendations from tracks you actually own. Toggle "My Library" in Flow Builder or Live Mode to plan sets from your own tracks — chemistry-scored and ready to play. Tracks not yet in our catalogue get basic scoring from BPM and key. DISCOVERY WEEKLY Every Sunday, new tracks picked for your taste. Chemistry-scored against what you play. Save what you love, skip the rest — your pack gets smarter every week. - 10 tracks free, 30 with Pro - Chemistry-scored against your taste - One-line explanation on every pick - Every save sharpens next week's pack FREE DJ TOOLS 12 interactive utilities — no paywall. Harmonic: Camelot wheel, key compatibility checker, key converter (Camelot ↔ Open Key ↔ Musical notation) Tempo & BPM: BPM tapper, BPM compatibility, pitch & tempo math for CDJ/Traktor/Serato, tempo-synced delay timing (BPM → ms), half/double-time converter, beats-to-time converter Set planning: energy arc preview, set length calculator, transition chemistry scorer Plus a library of mixing guides covering harmony, energy management, and transition techniques. --- Mixgraph is a DJ mixing assistant. Audio previews provided courtesy of iTunes for track identification purposes. Stop guessing what to play next. Pro unlocks 30-track Discovery packs, unlimited suggestions, full AI assistant, library import, backup track options, and more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Recrate4 screens
Mixgraph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Recrate at every 5 days against Mixgraph's monthly. 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. Recrate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Mixgraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recrate ships an update every 5 days, Mixgraph monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Recrate versus Mixgraph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecrateMixgraph
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBlack Matter Labs LLCNathan Cope

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recrate

Subscriptions1
  • Recrate Pro$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Mixgraph

Subscriptions2
  • Mixgraph Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Mixgraph Pro (Yearly)$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Recrate free?
Recrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mixgraph free?
Mixgraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recrate or Mixgraph have ads?
Neither Recrate nor Mixgraph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recrate or Mixgraph?
Recrate ships an update every 5 days, and Mixgraph monthly. Most recently, Recrate was updated on October 8, 2026 and Mixgraph on October 9, 2026.

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