Comparison

Recrate vs Request My DJ

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

Request My DJ

Features
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Request My DJ turns your guests' phones into a music remote — with nothing to install. Your guests scan your QR code, type the song they want to hear, and the request lands on your screen instantly. No more people leaning over the booth in the middle of a mix, no more scribbled notes. WHAT YOU DO FROM THE APP • Start an event in one tap — your QR code goes live • Receive requests live, in under a second • Accept, decline or reorder your queue • Listen to a 30-second preview before you decide • Pause requests when you are in the thick of it WHAT YOUR GUESTS GET • They scan the QR code — no app to install, no account to create • They search for the track and see the album artwork • A song already requested becomes a vote: you see what the room really wants • They can leave you a tip to say thanks BUILT FOR A REAL NIGHT • A printable QR flyer, light on ink, to put on the tables • Automatic moderation that filters out inappropriate messages • The history of your events, track by track • A dark interface, readable in the booth, even in the dark For wedding, club, birthday and corporate DJs — anywhere the crowd wants a say. SUBSCRIPTION Request My DJ Premium — a monthly auto-renewing subscription, after a 30-day free trial. Unlimited events, live requests, a permanent QR code. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://requestmydj.com/confidentialite

Screenshots

Recrate4 screens
Request My DJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Request My DJ at daily against Recrate's every 5 days. 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 Request My DJ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recrate ships an update every 5 days, Request My DJ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Recrate versus Request My DJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecrateRequest My DJ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBlack Matter Labs LLCstephane Razet

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recrate

Subscriptions1
  • Recrate Pro$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Request My DJ

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Recrate free?
Recrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Request My DJ free?
Request My DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recrate or Request My DJ have ads?
Neither Recrate nor Request My DJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recrate or Request My DJ?
Recrate ships an update every 5 days, and Request My DJ daily. Most recently, Recrate was updated on October 8, 2026 and Request My DJ on October 6, 2026.

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