DJ Kuki vs CraigsRadio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DJ Kuki
Enjoy hour-long mixes featuring popular artists like Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and Drake. This app is perfect for various settings, from workouts to parties. Explore a curated collection of music blended by an experienced DJ.
- Hour-long music mixes
- Features popular artists
- DJ blends and cuts
- Suitable for gym, car, club
- Veteran DJ experience
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There's no algorithm here. No curated playlist, no autoplay queue, no shuffle. Just a DJ, two turntables, a record button, and over two decades of knowing exactly how a set should feel from the first track to the last. DJ Kuki has been doing this since 1999 — hauling crates of vinyl from club to club, building residencies in Chicago and San Francisco, spinning at Virgin Hotels, Hakkasan, and Mandalay Bay, and sharing stages with Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, T.I., Lil Jon, David Guetta, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Whoo Kid. Regular guest on BBC Radio. Veteran of Miami Hip-Hop Weekend. Every mix on this app was recorded live. Hit record, play the set, upload. What you're hearing is exactly what went down — the energy, the transitions, the moments where one record bleeds into the next and the floor shifts. No edits, no fixes. Just the set. One mix might weave through Jorge Ben, Serge Gainsbourg, Gino Soccio, and France Gall. Another puts The Beatles against Nas, Fleetwood Mac against Jay-Z, Radiohead against Kanye, and it all makes sense. Then there's a deep run through Chicago house, or a straight hip-hop set, or something that doesn't fit a genre at all. The range is wide and it's all intentional. Over 120 mixes available. More added regularly so join thousands of monthly listeners already in the mix. Come through.
CraigsRadio
Discover independent music from artists worldwide through curated genre stations and an AI DJ. Support creators directly, vote in annual music awards, and build playlists of your favorite tracks. Connect with a community of music lovers and independent artists.
- Curated genre radio stations
- AI DJ introductions
- Discover independent artists
- Vote in music awards
- Direct artist tipping
- Create custom playlists
- Follow artists
- Community messaging
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CraigsRadio is where independent artists shine. Discover independent music from talented artists around the world through our curated genre stations. LISTEN TO CURATED STATIONS Browse radio stations featuring the best independent music across genres like Country, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and more. Try CraigsRadio Mix for a blend of every genre. Each station features an AI DJ that introduces tracks and keeps the vibe going. DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS Explore artist profiles, listen to their tracks, and follow your favorites. See what's trending and find hidden gems from the independent music community. VOTE IN THE ANNUAL MUSIC AWARDS Nominate your favorite tracks and vote each month. Help decide who wins CraigsRadio's annual music awards across every genre — Best Song, Best Newcomer, and Song of the Year. SUPPORT ARTISTS DIRECTLY Send tips to your favorite artists right from their track or profile page. Your support goes directly to the creators you love. LIKE & SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Heart the songs you love and build your personal collection of liked tracks. Access your listening history anytime with Recently Played. CREATE PLAYLISTS Organize your favorite discoveries into custom playlists. Keep track of the songs that move you. FOLLOW ARTISTS Stay connected with the artists you love. Get notified when they release new music, earn nominations, or win awards. JOIN THE COMMUNITY CraigsRadio is more than a streaming app — it's a community of music lovers and independent creators. Connect with artists, leave comments on tracks, send messages, and be part of something special. FEATURES: • Stream curated radio stations by genre • CraigsRadio Mix — all genres in one station • AI DJ introductions between tracks • Skip to the next track anytime • Nominate and vote in annual music awards • Tip your favorite artists • Discover independent artists and songwriters • Like tracks and build your music library • Create and manage custom playlists • Follow your favorite artists • Direct messages and comments • View your listening history • Background audio playback • Beautiful, intuitive interface Start listening today and discover music that speaks to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CraigsRadio at daily against DJ Kuki's every 2 months. CraigsRadio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). DJ Kuki's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CraigsRadio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DJ Kuki has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of DJ Kuki's written reviews are positive against 100% of CraigsRadio's.
DJ Kuki ships an update every 2 months, CraigsRadio daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | DJ Kuki | CraigsRadio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | DJ Kuki | Compton Digital LLC |
Customer experience
DJ Kuki
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In-app purchases
DJ Kuki
No in-app purchases
CraigsRadio
No in-app purchases









