Ritmo vs DJ Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ritmo
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Ritmo is a music player for dancers who practice bachata and salsa. Add a song and the app analyzes the beat, then shows an 8-count grid with the spots where the music moves to the next phrase. You no longer have to count where the 1 is or guess when the music is about to change. β Automatic 8-counts The beat is analyzed on your device and laid out as a grid of 8s. The current beat moves across the grid while a large count runs along with it. Works for both bachata and salsa. β Phrase changes Each phrase gets its own color, so you can see where the music changes at a glance. The transition is highlighted a moment before it arrives so you can set up your next move. β Fix it by hand when needed If the analysis is off, tap "Count from here" on the grid to move the start, adjust the BPM, or tap the tempo yourself. β YouTube too Paste a YouTube link and practice with the same grid. If another dancer already aligned that video, you can use their grid right away, and share your own. β Your notes Leave a memo on any cell and save your phrase layout in up to 10 note slots. Send a note as a file through any messaging app or AirDrop; tapping a received file opens it in Ritmo, where you can edit it as your own copy. β Formation editor Sketch stage positions for team choreography beat by beat and play them back with the music. β Also - Loop a section, change speed, jump by bar - Tap tempo to set BPM - Audio and video files - Analysis runs on your device; your music never leaves your phone - 10 languages β Free and Pro Every feature is free. The free plan covers 10 songs in your library and 20 analyses; Ritmo Pro (monthly or annual subscription) removes the song limit. Payment is charged to your Apple ID (or Google account) at confirmation, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ritmo.kr/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.ritmo.kr/terms.html License Agreement (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DJ Tools
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DJ Tools brings together, in one app, the tools a DJ uses before, during and after every gig. No accounts, no sign-up and no cloud: everything you enter stays on your device. IN THE BOOTH β’ BPM Detector: listens to the music through the microphone and works out the tempo in seconds. Built for clubs and festivals. β’ Harmonic Mixing: tap a key on the Camelot wheel and instantly see the compatible mixes. β’ Set Timer: countdown with alerts at 10, 5 and 1 minute. Landscape fullscreen with giant numbers: leave it on the booth table and read it from a distance. β’ Decibel Meter: giant VU meter, live measurement (dBA, average Leq and peak) and threshold alerts. BEFORE AND AFTER THE SET β’ Setlist & Cue Points: Track A + Track B, key, cue/loops and EQ notes per event. β’ Tracklist & Rights: log what you play and export it as a PDF for your rights reports (GEMA, PRS, SACEM). β’ Rider & Checklist: manage your gear and export a technical rider as a PDF for the promoter. β’ Gig Log: your booking calendar with date, set time and status. Start the timer with that set's length in one tap. β’ Gig Finances: fee, expenses and net per gig, with a PDF summary. BUILT FOR THE WORLD β’ Available in Spanish, English, Portuguese and French. β’ 13 currencies for your gig finances. β’ Dark mode designed for the booth. PRIVACY There are no accounts or cloud sync. The microphone is only used to measure tempo and volume on your device: audio is never sent to any server. The app is free and supported by Google AdMob ads. Notes: decibel readings depend on your phone's microphone and do not replace a certified instrument. DJ Tools is not affiliated with any rights-management organization. Developed by Creaciones Calientes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DJ Tools at none against Ritmo's 3. DJ Tools also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Ritmo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ritmo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DJ Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ritmo ships an update weekly, DJ Tools daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ritmo | DJ Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | jinwoo lee | Creaciones Calientes |
In-app purchases
Ritmo
- Ritmo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Ritmo Pro Annual$49.991 Year
- Ritmo Pro Lifetime$149.99
DJ Tools
No in-app purchases
Questions
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