Comparison

TKFX vs Midi Dj Lite

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

Head to head
About

TKFX

This app transforms your iOS device into a comprehensive controller for Traktor DJ software. It offers intuitive control over decks, loopers, mixers, and especially Traktor's effects via an X/Y pad. Enjoy plug-and-play functionality without complex MIDI mapping.

Highlights
  • Full decks, looper, and mixer control
  • Jog dial for each deck
  • X/Y pad for effect control
  • Plug & Play setup
  • Wireless or USB connection
  • Single or group effect unit modes
Features
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TKFX is a full-fledged Traktor controller for iOS devices. Besides full decks, looper and mixer control with a jog dial included, it allows you to control Traktor effects in a powerful and intuitive way using a X/Y pad for each effect unit. Select the effect you want to use, assign effect parameters to X/Y pad axis, enable the effect in the wished deck and touch the pad. The effect is automatically applied. TKFX is completely plug and play which means that you don’t need to waste countless hours in MIDI mapping. TKFX knows all about Traktor’s decks and effects, just select the deck or effect you want and all it’s parameters and functions will be automatically available on the respective buttons. TKFX supports effects unit operation in single or group mode. Key features: - 2 or 4 deck units mode - Full decks and looper control - Cue-points control - Jog dial for each deck (CD or Vinyl mode) - Full mixer control and crossfader - Browse & load tracks - X/Y pad - Plug & Play - Link function - Hold function - BPM sync - 1 or 4 effect units mode - 4 memory banks - Single or group mode - Wireless or USB wired connection For detailed documentation please visit www.imaginando.pt/products/tkfx PRESS REVIEWS "TKFX is excellent fun to use and DJ effects respond especially well to this kind of real-time effect control." - Hollin Jones - AskAudio Magazine "But wouldn’t it be nice to use a tablet for X/Y control of effects? TKFX does that, and nothing else – but it does it damned well." - Peter Kirn - Create Digital Music "I recommend this app for anyone who likes to use the effects inside of Traktor, as it offers you an instant way to add and manipulate effects with ease" Alan Churchill - Traktor Tips "In conjunction with a dedicated hardware controller, TKFX is a simple but effective solution for extended Traktor FX control." - Declan McGlynn - Resident Advisor

About

Midi Dj Lite

Control your PC/Mac DJ software remotely over Wi-Fi. This app provides comprehensive MIDI control for popular DJ programs, eliminating the need for a mouse and trackpad. Features include deck and mixer controls, hot points, and FX manipulation.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi MIDI control
  • PC/Mac DJ software compatibility
  • Deck A/B controls (play, cue, tempo, loops)
  • Mixer controls (faders, EQ, FX)
  • Programmable hot points
  • Eliminates mouse/trackpad use
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Midi DJ Lite is a MIDI controller for PC/Mac DJ software, including Traktor Pro 2, Deckadance 2, Mixxx, Torq, and any other MIDI-enabled DJ software. It allows you to send and receive MIDI messages over a Wi-Fi network, enabling remote control of your PC/Mac DJ software. With Midi DJ Lite, you can eliminate the need for a mouse and trackpad. This app is fully compatible with Traktor Pro 2 for both Mac and PC, and it consists of DeckA, DeckB, and Mixer functionalities. **DeckA/DeckB features:** - Play/Pause - Cue - Track search buttons - Tempo fader - Jog control - 4 programmable Hot points - In/Out loop buttons with 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 time intervals - Master mode - Sync mode - Flux mode - Track position finger changer Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD display showing track name, time (m:s:f), and track position indicator. **Mixer:** - Left/Right volume level faders - Crossfader - Mic gain fader - Main output level protected fader (to prevent rapid volume changes) - Hi, Mid, and Low frequency regulators - Kill Hi, Mid, and Low buttons - Gain control - 3 FX regulators per channel - 3 FX turn on/off buttons per channel Additional available features in Traktor Pro (refer to the guide at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/): - LCD left/right and main output level indicators - File browsing using Up & Down keys - Load to Deck A or B buttons - Phones cueA & cueB buttons To utilize all the features of Midi DJ Lite, please consult the user's guide and watch the demonstration videos at http://www.kvasha.us/guide/midi-dj/ Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfV3kv906lE

Screenshots

TKFX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TKFX at 4.4 against Midi Dj Lite's 2.0. TKFX also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 24%) and ads (none vs shown). Midi Dj Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TKFX sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Midi Dj Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TKFX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TKFX has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TKFX's written reviews are positive against 24% of Midi Dj Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKFX ships an update every 2 months, Midi Dj Lite every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TKFX versus Midi Dj Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKFXMidi Dj Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (45 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS1412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando LdaYuriy Kvasha

Customer experience

TKFX

All ratings45 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.0%

Midi Dj Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TKFX

One-time8
  • Unlimited Banks$1.99
  • Unlimited Decks$1.99
  • Unlimited Units$1.99
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  • Unlimited Effects$1.99
  • Unlimited Parameters$1.99
  • Unlimited Functions$1.99
  • Unlimited Usage$8.99
  • Unlock Decks$8.99
1 purchases

Midi Dj Lite

One-time1
  • All decks and features$2.99

Questions

Is TKFX free?
TKFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midi Dj Lite free?
Midi Dj Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TKFX or Midi Dj Lite?
TKFX is rated higher. TKFX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Midi Dj Lite averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TKFX or Midi Dj Lite have ads?
Midi Dj Lite shows ads; TKFX does not.
Which is updated more often, TKFX or Midi Dj Lite?
TKFX ships an update every 2 months, and Midi Dj Lite every 29 months. Most recently, TKFX was updated on October 7, 2026 and Midi Dj Lite on October 1, 2026.

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