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djay - DJ App & AI Mixer: Comprehensive Review of Apple Design Award Winner

by Algoriddim GmbH

4.7
IOSMusic
Apple Design Award-winning DJ application offering professional-grade mixing tools with Apple Music integration. Transforms iOS devices into full DJ systems for both amateur enthusiasts and professional performers.

Detailed Review

djay by Algoriddim GmbH represents a sophisticated mobile DJ solution that transforms iOS devices into comprehensive mixing stations. The application has garnered significant industry recognition, including multiple Apple Design Awards, positioning it as a premium offering in the mobile DJ software market. Its integration with Apple Music provides access to over 100 million tracks, creating an extensive library for spontaneous mixing sessions without requiring local file storage. The application's core functionality includes dual-deck mixing with waveform displays, tempo synchronization, and key matching capabilities. Professional features include sampler pads, effects racks, and harmonic mixing tools that rival desktop DJ software. The Automix AI system automatically creates seamless transitions between tracks, while manual controls offer granular adjustment over crossfaders, EQ settings, and filter effects. Integration with hardware controllers provides physical mixing interfaces for professional use cases. User experience demonstrates thoughtful iOS optimization with intuitive touch controls and adaptive interface layouts. The design maintains professional workflow conventions while remaining accessible to beginners through contextual tutorials and guided modes. Real-world usage patterns show effectiveness for both live performances and practice sessions, with reliable background audio processing maintaining mix integrity during multitasking or incoming calls. User feedback consistently praises the application's configurability and professional feature set. ARezaZ (2025-09-09) notes the app 'puts so much music power in your hands' while Djv2007 (2025-09-10) highlights the scratching and mixing capabilities. Long-term users like andrea37758 (2025-09-10) report sustained satisfaction, while casual users including Mix-N-Play (2025-09-08) appreciate its accessibility for non-professionals creating mashups. The application demonstrates notable strengths in its extensive music library integration and professional-grade feature completeness. Limitations include hardware dependency for advanced functionality and potential learning curve for complete beginners. Ideal use cases range from professional DJs seeking portable solutions to music enthusiasts exploring creative mixing, with particular effectiveness for Apple Music subscribers seeking instant access to current catalogs.

Key Features

  • Apple Music integration providing instant access to over 100 million songs for spontaneous mixing without local downloads
  • Automix AI system that automatically creates seamless transitions between tracks for hands-free mixing experiences
  • Professional-grade effects rack with parameter controls for real-time audio manipulation during performances
  • Hardware controller support enabling physical mixing interfaces for traditional DJ workflow compatibility
  • Harmonic mixing tools with key detection and matching for musically coherent transitions between tracks
  • Sampler pads with assignable sounds and loops for live performance enhancement and rhythmic layering

Why Users Love It

Extensive music library integration
Professional-grade mixing tools

Perfect for: Music enthusiasts to professional DJs seeking mobile mixing solutions

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Ranking History

Track djay - DJ App & AI Mixer's performance in Music over the last 30 days

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Current Rank

#35

5 from last week

Best Rank

#24

All-time high

Average Rank

#32

30-day average

User Reviews

@honesty22
Sep 5, 2025

It’s crazy because the app on the phone works better than the program for the computer. I give the app on my phone a 10/10. The software for the computer would be a 7/10. Great It’s crazy because the app on the phone works better than the program for the computer. I give the app on my phone a 10/10. The software for the computer would be a 7/10.

Producer Kevin M Howard Sr
Sep 5, 2025

This App then open new doors also for Producer’s like myself. Let me explain, if I need a hook on my beats or a good mashup for an artist to really to get on. I use a throw back beat with the DJ Extension to use my stems I need to jam a party out. I pump foam into the crowd with laser lights and fog machine. Talk about a wild night, less music to take as Tidal has what I need with my DJ pro and background mirrored screens. Straight up awesome! Thanks guys for the update. Best Thing Ever This App then open new doors also for Producer’s like myself. Let me explain, if I need a hook on my beats or a good mashup for an artist to really to get on. I use a throw back beat with the DJ Extension to use my stems I need to jam a party out. I pump foam into the crowd with laser lights and fog machine. Talk about a wild night, less music to take as Tidal has what I need with my DJ pro and background mirrored screens. Straight up awesome! Thanks guys for the update.

Dj housepvrty
Sep 4, 2025

I love this app!!! 6/5 Stars! Stems are the best quality out there. Every Dj should switch over to djay like I did. Dj housepvrty I love this app!!! 6/5 Stars! Stems are the best quality out there. Every Dj should switch over to djay like I did.

Mudzter
Sep 5, 2025

I really love this app and all the new features! I have been having a big issue with it as of the latest patch. Anytime I click on a smart playlist, it crashes the program. I updated my MacBook and software but it continues to crash just by clicking on any smart playlist. I can’t even right click on the smart playlist to delete it, it will crash as well. Love the App! Used VDJ for years, decided to switch. I really love this app and all the new features! I have been having a big issue with it as of the latest patch. Anytime I click on a smart playlist, it crashes the program. I updated my MacBook and software but it continues to crash just by clicking on any smart playlist. I can’t even right click on the smart playlist to delete it, it will crash as well.

record already
Sep 6, 2025

Needs better midi mapping ! Don’t like the fact you have to go through to much to setup stems for my controller which is a Pioneer Rev 7 ….Other than that great app !! Midi Mapping Needs better midi mapping ! Don’t like the fact you have to go through to much to setup stems for my controller which is a Pioneer Rev 7 ….Other than that great app !!

App Details

Developer

Algoriddim GmbH

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/7/2025