Comparison

RECUE vs RecordDeck

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

Head to head
About

RECUE

This app captures high-quality digital audio from DJ mixers and audio interfaces via USB. It offers automatic tracklist generation, direct uploads to platforms like Mixcloud, and a simple interface for managing and playing back your mixes.

Highlights
  • Digital recording via USB
  • WAV (24-bit PCM) and CAF (32-bit Float) formats
  • Automatic tracklist generation
  • Direct upload to Mixcloud
  • Built-in library for managing recordings
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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I wanted to capture my DJ mixes exactly as they sounded in the booth. Over the years I tried everything — bringing a laptop to gigs, external recorders, c ountless workarounds. Nothing gave me the quality I was after. I wanted one app that combined sound quality, simplicity, and easy file management. That's why I built RECUE. RECUE is a recording app made for DJs. It captures the digital audio coming from your DJ mixer or audio interface over USB — as close to the source as possible. KEY FEATURES ā–  Digital recording via USB connection ā–  WAV (24-bit PCM) recording ā–  CAF (32-bit Float) recording ā–  Automatic tracklist generation from your mix ā–  Direct upload to Mixcloud ā–  Import previously recorded mixes ā–  Simple, intuitive interface ā–  Built-in library to manage and play back recordings Digital mixer, digital signal, digital recording — no unnecessary conversion in between. From practice sessions to club sets, RECUE keeps your mixes safe and ready to share. Try the free trial to check compatibility with your mixer or audio interface. If you like it, it's yours with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Available recording formats and bit depths may vary depending on your hardware and iOS version.

About

RecordDeck

Features
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RecordDeck turns your iPhone into a professional DJ set recorder. Connect your mixer with a single USB cable and capture your master mix in pristine quality — no laptop, no extra gear, no cables into the headphone jack. RECORD YOUR SETS • Direct digital recording from class-compliant DJ mixers (Pioneer DJM-900NXS2, 750MK2, V10, A9 and more) and USB audio interfaces • Lossless ALAC, WAV or AAC — up to 24-bit • Auto-start on sound: press play on your first track and RecordDeck starts by itself, including a 2-second pre-roll so the first beat is never lost • Auto volume rescues quiet recordings and pulls back clipping • Keeps recording with the screen locked, for sets as long as your battery lasts STREAM LIVE • Stream your mix straight to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Live or any RTMP platform — or reach several at once through Restream • Choose your video: live camera (front or back) or a clean RecordDeck visual with audio only • The stream taps the same direct mixer feed as your recording, so your audience hears the mix — not the room LISTEN, SHARE, MANAGE • Play back your sets right in the app • Share recordings to your favourite apps, AirDrop them to your Mac, or save to Files • Clear level meters show exactly what is being recorded WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR Any mixer or audio interface that works with iPhone works with RecordDeck: connect via USB-C, or the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter on older iPhones. No drivers, no configuration — the built-in setup guide walks you through cables, channel routing and streaming setup. The free version records up to 10 minutes per session. RecordDeck Pro unlocks unlimited recording and live streaming.

Screenshots

RECUE4 screens
RecordDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RecordDeck at 17.0 against RECUE's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RECUE ships an update weekly, RecordDeck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
RECUE versus RecordDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRECUERecordDeck
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIZORAJoris Willekens

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RECUE

One-time1
  • RECUE Full Access$5.99
1 purchases

RecordDeck

One-time1
  • RecordDeck Pro$8.99

Questions

Is RECUE free?
RECUE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecordDeck free?
RecordDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RECUE or RecordDeck have ads?
Neither RECUE nor RecordDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RECUE or RecordDeck?
RECUE ships an update weekly, and RecordDeck every 2 weeks. Most recently, RECUE was updated on October 21, 2026 and RecordDeck on October 24, 2026.

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