Comparison

PrimeDJ vs CrowdCue

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

Head to head
About

PrimeDJ

This app allows guests to request songs and send tips to DJs via their phones by scanning a QR code. DJs can manage their song queue, accept or decline requests, and collect payments directly from the application.

Highlights
  • Guest song requests via QR code
  • Instant tipping for DJs
  • No app download needed for guests
  • DJ queue management
  • Accept/decline requests
  • Live event control
  • Payment collection
Features
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PrimeDJ is the ultimate DJ control center — built by a real DJ, for real DJs. Guests scan a QR code to request songs and send tips instantly from their phone. No app download required for guests. DJs manage their queue, accept or decline requests, go live, and collect payments — all from one powerful app. Whether you're spinning at a club, wedding, or private event, PrimeDJ keeps you in control of the crowd and your earnings.

About

CrowdCue

Empower your audience to request songs and tip you directly from their phones during live performances. This tool provides a real-time queue of requests and tips, allowing you to manage your setlist and engage with fans more effectively.

Highlights
  • Real-time song requests
  • Audience tipping integration
  • Customizable setlists
  • Post-show analytics
  • Fan engagement tools
  • No app download required for fans
Features
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CrowdCue turns your audience into your setlist. Built by a working musician who got tired of shouting "any requests?" into a mic and hoping someone had cash — CrowdCue gives your crowd a real-time way to request songs and tip you, right from their phone. No app download for them. Just a link or QR code on the table, on your case, or up on screen. HOW IT WORKS - Set up your setlist once — the songs you actually know - Share your personal link (crowdcue.io/yourname) or QR code at the show - Fans search your setlist, request a song, and tip if they want - Watch requests roll in live on your dashboard — tipped requests automatically float to the top of the queue - You always decide what to play BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY GIG - Real-time request queue, no refreshing - Fans can tip via Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or card — whatever they've got in their pocket - Manage multiple setlists for different types of shows - Post-show analytics: your most-requested songs, tip totals, and trends over time - Add a custom "Book Me" link so fans can find your next show or contact you directly - SMS retargeting (Pro) — text fans when you're playing back at a venue they've seen you at before PRICING Start free with a 30-day trial. Rookie ($29/mo) covers the core request queue. Pro ($49/mo) adds multi-song requests, multiple setlists, SMS retargeting, full analytics, and removes CrowdCue branding from your page. No credit card required to try it. Cancel anytime. CrowdCue — let the crowd request what's next. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PrimeDJ4 screens
CrowdCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrimeDJ at none against CrowdCue's 2. PrimeDJ also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. CrowdCue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. PrimeDJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PrimeDJ against 5.0 for CrowdCue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrimeDJ ships an update every 6 days, CrowdCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PrimeDJ versus CrowdCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimeDJCrowdCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSandeep SulhanKevin Babb

Customer experience

PrimeDJ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CrowdCue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PrimeDJ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CrowdCue

Subscriptions2
  • Rookie$29.991 Month
  • Pro$49.991 Month

Questions

Is PrimeDJ free?
PrimeDJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrowdCue free?
CrowdCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrimeDJ or CrowdCue?
PrimeDJ and CrowdCue are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PrimeDJ or CrowdCue have ads?
Neither PrimeDJ nor CrowdCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrimeDJ or CrowdCue?
PrimeDJ ships an update every 6 days, and CrowdCue every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrimeDJ was updated on October 10, 2026 and CrowdCue on October 2, 2026.

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