Comparison

TKFX vs Mixfader dj app

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

Mixfader dj app

This app provides a complete turntable experience for on-the-go scratching. It offers low-latency Bluetooth connectivity with a physical controller and access to a vast music library, including loops and samples. Enhance your routines with various audio effects and recording capabilities.

Highlights
  • Emulates real vinyl behavior and sound
  • Ultra low latency Bluetooth connectivity
  • Access to loops and samples
  • Integration with SoundCloud and Deezer
  • 8 cue points per deck
  • 5 audio effects with BPM sync
  • HD recording and MP3 conversion
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Mixfader dj and Mixfader provide you with the complete functionality of physical turntables to produce high quality scratching on the go. Want to feel the vinyl on your hands? No worries, you can use Mixfader and Mixfader dj with physical turntables such as the PT01 Scratch. There is no limit to your skills. **The Mixfader Companion app has been removed from the store. Mixfader dj is now the one and only dedicated app of Mixfader. All features of the Companion app have been implemented on Mixfader dj** ** Requires a Mixfader ** A NEW TAKE ON PORTABLE SCRATCHING - Mixfader dj perfectly emulates the real vinyl behavior and its sound rendering for the best scratching experience - Thanks to a revolutionnary ultra low latency Bluetooth technology, Mixfader dj instantly responds to your Mixfader moves - Choose your setup: smartphone, tablet or both. Timecode or standard audio vinyls. Midi software. There is no limit to what you can accomplish. ACCESS THE MUSIC YOU NEED - Loops Packs store: access special scratch Loops created by pro scratchers such as LostTonePros, Ugly Mac Beer, Fong Fong or Weezmatic! (in-app purchases) - FREE loops and smaples provided on the app - iTunes local tracks and iTunes folders access - Soundcloud integration - Deezer integration - Possibility to create your own playlists - Easily sort your tracks by BPM - Possibility to convert your recorded routine to .mp3 and share it to your community FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - 8 cue points available on each deck - 5 audio effects: Phaser, Flanger, Echo, Reverb, and Filter - automated audio effects sync on the BPM (loops and seek) - real time audio analysis - crossfader curves adjustment: scratch cut, slow cut, dipped... - instant doubles feature: simply long press the library icon on the deck of your choice to activate it - Mixfader's cut-in point adjustment - Vinyl's inertia adjustment - Hamster switch - Automatic detection of your tracks' BPM - Assign your Mixfader to any role (Crossfader, Volume or Pitch fader, audio effect...) - HD recording feature for you to easily save your work SPECIALLY DESIGNED SINGLE VINYL INTERFACE - one big scratching vinyl with a marker displayed to provide a large control surface - easily switch from deck A to deck B - central spectrum: follows the vinyl's movemoents and offers a real-time graphic representation of the sound - all the essential tools a click-away: pitch know, volume fader, hot cues, audio FX - physical turntables dedicated interface that allows direct access to colored cue points pads on each deck PORTABLE SCRATCHING COMPATIBILITY - Mixfader and Mixfader dj can be connected to portable scratching turntables - Use your Timecode or Standard audio vinyls to scratch with Mixfader and Mixfader dj - scratch on portable turntables such as: vestax handy trax and Numark pt01 - compatible timecode vinyls so far: Serato CV02 A-side and B-side ; Serato Control CD ; Traktor MK1 A-side and B-side ; MixVibes 7"" and MixVibes V2 - supports audio devices with multiple audio inputs: possibility of connecting two physical turntables to your device MIDI SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY - choose your MIDI mode and assign the control change number of your choice - compatible software so far: GarageBand ; Serato ; Virtual DJ ; Ableton Live 9 ; Traktor MIXFADER SETTINGS - update your Mixfader directly from the app - possibility to assign a color to your Mixfader - calibrate or re-calibrate your Mixfader ABOUT MIXFADER DJ - http://www.themixfader.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mixfader/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvnag-xcKaKioO1uWQefrg - customer support: support@themixfader.com Mixfader dj is optimized for iPhone 5 onwards, Retina displays, iOS 9 onwards

Screenshots

TKFX3 screens
Mixfader dj app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TKFX at 4.4 against Mixfader dj app's 4.0. TKFX also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 54%). Mixfader dj app's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TKFX sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Mixfader dj app sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of TKFX's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mixfader dj app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKFX ships an update every 2 months, Mixfader dj app every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TKFX versus Mixfader dj app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKFXMixfader dj app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (45 ratings) — better4.0 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS149.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando LdaMWM

Customer experience

TKFX

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

Mixfader dj app

All ratings102 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral17.0%
Negative29.0%

Bugs and requests

TKFX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mixfader dj app

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App crashes when connecting to SoundCloud
  • App crashes when connecting USB for Serato disc manipulation
  • SoundCloud authorization failed
  • App freezes in setup window
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  • Music not playing or loading
  • Cannot use own music files
  • Bluetooth audio not working
  • MIDI output not recognized in other apps
  • Vinyl control issues after updates
  • Record button not visible on iPhone
  • Mixfader not connecting to app
  • App crashes when doing DVS
  • Device not supported message after update
  • Virtual vinyl plays with finger on screen
  • iPhone auto-locks during external turntable use
  • Cannot hear app with wireless headphones
  • App closes when trying to use AirPods

Requested features

19 requests
  • AUV3 support
  • IAA/Audiobus support
  • Spotify integration
  • Background music playback
  • Ability to use own sounds/files
Show 14 more
  • Remove Mixfader connection banner
  • Fix iPhone recording button placement
  • Add more loopers and scratch samples
  • Make loopers free
  • Add cue points
  • Improve FX controls
  • Add Beats Multiplier to FX
  • Add community features (Mixstagram)
  • Add animation of whole turntable
  • Sortable columns in track list
  • Internal audio and recording functionality
  • Fix Bluetooth audio issues
  • Add 'x' to close banner
  • Compatibility with other faders

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
16 purchases

Mixfader dj app

One-time16
  • Wierdo Pack$1.99
  • Wildstyle Looper Vol 1$1.99
  • Wildstyle Looper Vol 2$1.99
Show 13 more
  • Studio Kuts Pack$1.99
  • Tetra-Pack Vol 1$1.99
  • LoopDigga Pack$1.99
  • The Collectable Vol 1$1.99
  • The Collectable Vol 2$1.99
  • Kodac Visualz Vol 1$1.99
  • Kodac Visualz Vol 2$1.99
  • LostTonePros Vol 1$1.99
  • Gravity Vol 1$1.99
  • Killable Syllables$1.99
  • LostTonePros Vol 2$1.99
  • The Collectable Vol 3$1.99
  • Tetra-Pack Vol 2$1.99

Questions

Is TKFX free?
TKFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mixfader dj app free?
Mixfader dj app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TKFX or Mixfader dj app?
TKFX is rated higher. TKFX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Mixfader dj app averages 4.0 from 102 ratings.
Do TKFX or Mixfader dj app have ads?
Neither TKFX nor Mixfader dj app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TKFX or Mixfader dj app?
TKFX ships an update every 2 months, and Mixfader dj app every 3 weeks. Most recently, TKFX was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mixfader dj app on October 17, 2026.

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