Recrate vs CueGain
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.
CueGain
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CueGain turns your DJ booth into a revenue stream. Fans scan your QR code or tap your NFC sticker and instantly tip you, pay for song requests, or book VIP booth time — right from their phone's browser. Nothing for them to download, no account to create, Apple Pay and Google Pay ready. You keep 90% of everything. CueGain is your side of the night: LIVE DASHBOARD Watch tips land in real time while you play. Tonight's total, tip feed with fan names and messages, all on one screen designed for a dark booth. SONG REQUESTS — YOU DECIDE Every paid request queues up with the fan's message. Accept it or veto it with one tap; vetoed requests are automatically refunded. You always have final say. VIP BOOTH BOOKINGS Sell timed booth access. Approve bookings, and a server-synced countdown keeps everyone honest. EVENTS & SHARING Create your event, go live, and share it as a QR code, link, or NFC sticker. Fans land on your page in seconds. INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS A banner and buzz the moment a tip or request comes in — even while your phone is locked. EARNINGS & PAYOUTS Per-night and all-time earnings, monthly charts, and withdrawals to your bank through Stripe. Identity and payouts are verified and secured by Stripe Connect. Built for working DJs: dark interface, big tap targets, one-handed use in a loud room. Your crowd is already holding their phones. Point them somewhere that pays you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CueGain at none against Recrate'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
Both are free to download. Recrate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. CueGain asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Recrate | CueGain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Matter Labs LLC | Lordson Obire |
In-app purchases
Recrate
- Recrate Pro$9.991 Month
CueGain
No in-app purchases









