Comparison

kallax vs LiveSoundShift

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

Head to head
About

kallax

Features
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Kallax is a mobile app for vinyl DJs and collectors who manage their Discogs collection. Sync your collection and create intelligent, BPM-sorted playlists ready for the booth. IMPORTANT: You need a FREE Discogs account to use Kallax. Discogs is a community music database where collectors catalog vinyl, CDs, and digital releases. CORE FEATURES โ€ข Discogs Sync: Automatically import your vinyl collection from Discogs โ€ข BPM Detection: Auto-tag your collection with BPM values for smart playlist creation โ€ข Playlist Generator: Create playlists sorted by BPM, genre, mood, and more โ€ข DJ Ready: Organize music exactly how you need it for mixing GETTING STARTED 1. Get a free Discogs account at discogs.com (2-minute signup) 2. Add your vinyl collection to your Discogs profile 3. Open Kallax and connect your Discogs account 4. Your collection will sync automatically (first sync takes ~30 seconds) 5. Start creating playlists! WHAT IS DISCOGS? Discogs is a free online community music database with over 20 million music releases. It's the go-to platform for vinyl collectors, DJs, and music enthusiasts to catalog and discover music. FAQ Q: Do I need Discogs to use Kallax? A: Yes. Kallax is designed specifically for Discogs users. You'll need a free account. Q: How long does the first sync take? A: The initial collection sync takes 20-30 seconds depending on your library size. Q: Can I use Kallax without a Discogs collection? A: No, Kallax requires a Discogs profile with music in your collection to function.

About

LiveSoundShift

Features
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SoundShift allows you to easily share music with friends, regardless of their favorite streaming service. SoundShift supports Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Youtube Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal. A friend sends you a link to a platform you don't use? No problem, just click the link and SoundShift will automatically convert it and launch the music on your favorite app. And it's free and ad-free!

Screenshots

kallax4 screens
LiveSoundShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

kallax and LiveSoundShift are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. kallax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LiveSoundShift sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
kallax versus LiveSoundShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkallaxLiveSoundShift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB21 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperMiguel Angelo Mateus de Gouveia FerreiraSylvain TUDELA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

kallax

One-time1
  • Kallax Pro$19.99
3 purchases

LiveSoundShift

One-time3
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Large Coffee$2.99
  • Coffee + Croissant$3.99

Questions

Is kallax free?
kallax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveSoundShift free?
LiveSoundShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do kallax or LiveSoundShift have ads?
Neither kallax nor LiveSoundShift shows ads.

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