Comparison

Lacquer vs SetRec

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

Head to head
About

Lacquer

Features
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Lacquer turns your iPad or iPhone into a bulletproof recorder for your DJ sets. Park it at the end of your chain — mixer master out → USB audio interface → iPad — and capture the whole night in pristine 24-bit. Its one promise: it will not lose your set. RECORDING IS FREE, AND UNCAPPED No time limit. No limit on how many sets you keep. No watermark, no trial countdown, nothing withheld from the recording itself. Record a six-hour night and take the full-quality 24-bit WAV master home — free, forever. A recorder you can't trust before you've paid isn't worth trusting after, so the entire capture path is free: the durability engine, the markers, the crate, playback, and your master file. Lacquer Pro is a single one-time purchase for the work that happens after the gig. No subscription — the DJ tools you already pay monthly for cost more in a quarter than Lacquer costs once. THE SET IS SACRED A DJ set is a once-only, irreplaceable event. Lacquer's recording engine is decoupled from the audio hardware, so if a cable gets pulled, a call comes in, or the system hiccups mid-set, it keeps writing and resumes the instant the signal returns — and clearly flags any take that dropped out, so you always know exactly what you captured. The master file is written continuously and is never modified, so it stays playable even in the worst case. CAPTURE • True 24-bit at your interface's native rate (up to 96 kHz), in stereo — record with headroom and never ride gain again • Works with any class-compliant USB audio interface (e.g. Focusrite Scarlett), or the built-in mic • 12+ hour recordings, with live level meters, a free-space countdown, and a charging check • Drop markers live with one tap to bookmark each DJ change or moment YOUR CRATE Every set lands in the Crate as a record. Browse your collection, play sets back, scrub the waveform, and jump between markers. EXPORT — ALWAYS FREE • Your 24-bit WAV master, the whole take, out via the share sheet • Trim and fades, so you can top and tail the night • Recordings appear in the Files app for drag-and-drop, with human file names like "2026-06-22 Club X" LACQUER PRO — ONE PAYMENT, NO SUBSCRIPTION Everything that turns a capture into deliverables: • Split at markers — one file per DJ, in a single pass • Loudness processing — normalize to a target for SoundCloud / Mixcloud, or gently flatten the night's loudness creep while leaving the drops intact, plus a safety limiter • The full loudness report — LUFS, true-peak and clipping. Lacquer measures every take as you record it, so unlocking reveals the analysis of sets you have already recorded, with nothing to re-process • ALAC and AAC export, with artwork and tags baked in • Gig profiles — venue, genre and artwork presets, stamped on every take Your original 24-bit master is never touched by any of it. LIVESTREAM (OPTIONAL) Go live over RTMP to a destination you choose, such as Mixcloud Live. Audio-only and best-effort — a dropped stream never affects your recording. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking, nothing uploaded unless you choose to stream or share. Lacquer — record, master & livestream.

About

SetRec

Easily record your DJ sets directly from your equipment. Save, listen back, and share your performances with friends or fans. Designed for DJs of all levels to capture their music simply.

Highlights
  • Record DJ sets directly
  • Connect compatible DJ equipment
  • Save and listen to performances
  • Share recorded sets
  • Simple interface for DJs
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SetRec — Record Your Set. Share Your Sound. SetRec is built for DJs who want a simple, reliable way to record their performances directly from their DJ setup. Whether you're playing a club, festival, party, radio show, or practicing at home, SetRec makes it easy to capture your set and keep the music you created. RECORD YOUR SET Connect your compatible DJ equipment to your compatible device and record your mix directly through SetRec. Capture your performance from start to finish without needing complicated recording equipment or a separate computer. BUILT FOR DJs SetRec was created with DJs in mind. Whether you're a beginner recording your first mix or an experienced DJ documenting a live performance, SetRec keeps the recording process simple so you can focus on the music. KEEP YOUR PERFORMANCES Your recorded sets give you a way to listen back, save your favorite performances, hear your progress, and keep a record of the moments you create behind the decks. SHARE YOUR MUSIC Once you've recorded your set, use your available sharing options to share your recording with friends, collaborators, fans, or your favorite platforms. SIMPLE. DIRECT. MADE FOR DJs. No complicated setup. No unnecessary equipment. Just connect to your compatible DJ setup, hit record, and play. SetRec is your simple recording companion for the booth, the stage, the studio, and everywhere in between. Record your set. Share Your Sound.

Screenshots

Lacquer4 screens
SetRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SetRec at none against Lacquer's 1. Lacquer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Lacquer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SetRec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lacquer versus SetRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLacquerSetRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian WeinmayrEthan Reed

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lacquer

One-time1
  • Lacquer Pro$22.99
None

SetRec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lacquer free?
Lacquer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetRec free?
SetRec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lacquer or SetRec have ads?
Neither Lacquer nor SetRec shows ads.

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