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djay is a powerful DJ app praised for its ease of use and advanced features, especially for professionals, but many recent users are frustrated by its subscription model, frequent crashes, and issues with music library integration.

4.7★ lifetime (71,118) Free + in-app purchases since 2012 by Algoriddim GmbH updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 15% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Subscription Model Music Integration Crashes & Bugs Ease of Use & Features
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

djay by Algoriddim GmbH is a popular music mixing app with a strong lifetime rating, but recent reviews indicate a negative trajectory due to a shift towards a subscription-only model. Users appreciate its professional capabilities and ease of use, but many are critical of the paywall for basic features, persistent bugs, and difficulties with streaming service integration.

What users like

  • Excellent for professional DJs with advanced featuresR58R21R42R46
  • Easy to use and navigate, especially for beginnersR18R53R38R48
  • Works well with various DJ controllersR21R53R34R801
  • Offers advanced features like live stem separationR53

What users complain about

  • Requires a paid subscription for most essential features, even for basic functions like recording or using EQR3R14R166R236
  • Frequent app crashes and freezing, especially during live streams or after loading songsR129R169R156R997
  • Issues with integrating and accessing music from streaming services like Spotify and Apple MusicR7R11R13R132
  • Users who previously paid for the app are now forced into a subscription model to access features they ownedR10R166R226R236
  • Automix feature has bugs, including equalizer resetting and crashingR6R90R248
  • Some users report issues with audio playback, including low volume or problems with Bluetooth devicesR28R306
  • Difficulty loading songs and inconsistent BPM/sync functionalityR567R828

Latest update · v5.6.7

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

We update the app regularly to provide the best mixing experience for you. Here is what’s new in this release. • Added official support for Numark Mixtrack GO and Party Mix III • Improved audio playback stability when switching between apps while using Bluetooth audio devices • Fixed Automix behavior when using motorized DJ controllers • Various bugfixes and improvements If you enjoy the app please support us by rating it on the App Store. We look forward to your feedback!

Recurring themes

Subscription Model negative
Many users are highly critical of the app's subscription model, stating that essential features are locked behind a paywall, even for those who previously purchased the app. This includes basic functions like recording, using EQ, or connecting to music services.R3R10R14R58
Crashes & Bugs negative
A significant number of recent reviews report frequent app crashes, freezing, and general instability. Users experience issues during live streams, when loading songs, or with specific features like Automix. This contradicts the developer's notes about 'various bugfixes and improvements'.R8R129R156R169
Music Integration negative
Users frequently report problems connecting to and accessing music from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. Many state they cannot link their Spotify account even with a premium subscription, or that Apple Music songs do not load correctly.R7R11R13R41
Ease of Use & Features mixed
While some users praise the app for being easy to use and having powerful features like stem separation and controller compatibility, others find it confusing for beginners or note limitations in free features.R1R18R21R30

Who it's for

This app is for professional DJs or serious hobbyists who are willing to pay for a subscription to access advanced mixing features, controller support, and stem separation R58R21R53. It is not for casual users or beginners looking for a free, fully functional DJ experience, nor for those who rely heavily on seamless Spotify or Apple Music integration without bugs R3R14R132R7.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, with many expressing frustration over the subscription model and technical issues. While there are positive reviews, they are less detailed and often focus on the app's potential or general satisfaction rather than specific features or lack thereof. The developer's notes mention improved audio stability and fixed Automix behavior, but recent reviews still report crashes and Automix issues R129R6R90.

Frequently asked

Do I need to pay to use djay?
Yes, many essential features of djay, including recording, using the equalizer, and connecting to music streaming services, require a paid subscription R3R14R166.
Does djay work with Spotify or Apple Music?
While djay aims to integrate with Spotify and Apple Music, many recent users report significant issues connecting their accounts or loading songs, even with premium subscriptions R7R11R13R132.
Is djay prone to crashing or freezing?
Yes, numerous recent reviews indicate that djay frequently crashes or freezes, particularly during live streams, when loading songs, or when using specific features R129R169R156R997.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R58] 3/5 · US It’s okay.: You have to pay for EVERYTHING for an actual good DJ experience. But if you pay and are a professional DJ this app is your app!
  2. [R21] 5/5 · US Awesome!: I was a bit hesitant at first but I decided to purchase this app and I’m glad I did. It works flawlessly with my Numark controller, it’s VERY easy to use and there are a lot of cool features. Well worth the small investment. Thumbs up! 😁
  3. [R42] 5/5 · US Dj TruGroove was born: I’ve been a dj for 2 years now and this platform has helped me hone my skills and knowledge about the craft enough to now have gigs 🔥🔥🔥
  4. [R46] 5/5 · US The Best on the Market: djPROai is a genius app!
  5. [R18] 5/5 · US awesome app!: Fun to play with, easy to navigate and upload songs to, def recommend
  6. [R53] 5/5 · US Good for beginner: I bought this app because I was just looking for a new less complicated dj app and people were telling me it was a lot less complicated than record box or serato so I decided to download it and I was really surprised with how well it worked and how easy the control is ready to use, and it worked with all of my djay controllers. It also had live stem separation, which was really
  7. [R38] 5/5 · US Awesome: It’s a great app to learn how to mix
  8. [R48] 5/5 · US Landon Hanus: It’s a good beginners app
  9. [R34] 5/5 · US Worth it: Paid upgrade syncs seamless with music apps for personal library access includes beat seat with most compatible DJ decks. Happy I upgraded for real
  10. [R801] 3/5 · AU About Software, Songs and Dj controller: The whole is great and I like how that it plays the whole song instead of some of it( That’s what edjing does) The software is honestly really good unlike some other softwares like rekordbox. You have to download songs which is really hard. Overall, the whole things I rate it 5 stars especially with the DDJ 200. The Controller is really good with the soft
  11. [R3] 1/5 · US DO NOT DOWNLOAD IF YOUR NOT WANTING TO USE MONEY: It cost money to play because if you don’t pay money you literally can’t do anything
  12. [R14] 5/5 · US 5 Stars so you see this (Terrible App): Ok first off,why do we need to have premium just to record a single song? Like,it’s just a song. You shouldn’t need premium to literally record a song. 2 it’s MONEY HUNGRY Like Jesus Christ WHY just WHY IN THE ENTIRE WORLD DOES THIS APPP NEED TO BE MONEY HUNGRY?! you have to pay for EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING! Please fix this…I’m losing my patience,no
  13. [R166] 1/5 · US Lost it’s way: I have used this app from it’s literally inception, and despite paying for the original program before it changed it’s model, I am now forced to pay a subscription fee if I want to do something as simple as use EQ, and I find that horrendous. I’ve been here from Day 1, and I feel like that means absolutely nothing. Absolutely appalling that I can no longer access what I paid for.
  14. [R236] 1/5 · US Trash.: A long time ago I paid for a full featured "pro" version of this app. That all means nothing now as I can't even link to use my basic dj controller without it telling me I have to sign up for a monthly subscription to do the most basic functions. Pure trash. Better to save your money up for Traktor or Serato.
  15. [R129] 3/5 · US I love it but….: I do live streams and I love this app…I hope you can fix the app better so that it doesn’t crash during my live stream
  16. [R169] 3/5 · US Doesn’t always work: Love it when it works, but have noticed it freezes at times. At the moment, I’ve closed and restarted it 3 times and it’s still failing to work.
  17. [R156] 1/5 · US App Crashes: Not good. The app crashed on me :-(
  18. [R997] 3/5 · AU Keeps kicking me out of the app: Once I load a song into the deck, the app kicks me straight out.
  19. [R7] 1/5 · US Not good: This app is useless for my needs as I wanted to use it to make my own personal mixes, but it doesn’t upload from Spotify mix and save.
  20. [R11] 1/5 · US No: Won’t even let me add my Spotify account I swear if I don’t get a response I’m messing the whole app up idc
  21. [R13] 2/5 · US Not showing local music in Apple Account: I have 6,000 sings locally and Apple Music account. When I click on Apple Music library, none of my local songs show as available, and if I search for them it says not found despite having Apple Music Catalog selected. I went to my Music account, redlownlaoed a song, and it still doesn’t show under songs, only on Recently added.
  22. [R132] 1/5 · US Unable to connect Spotify: I downloaded this app trying to explore and enjoy it and other apps similar to this but I can’t link my Spotify. It claims I need a premium subscription in order to do so which I do HAVE and no matter what I try it will not let me log into it because the app claims I don’t have a Spotify premium account when in reality I do have one. I’d be open to give this app another
  23. [R10] 1/5 · US End of a secret world: Got new phone Can’t use app without subscription. Byebye
  24. [R226] 2/5 · US 😒😒😒: I spent my money on this app before it’s was subscription based just to have to buy a subscription and since I liked the app I bout a subscription just to figure out you can’t even use the all apps features. TF is going to on???????????
  25. [R6] 1/5 · US Never fixed: Why djay hasn’t ever fixed the equalizer auto resetting after every song load in auto dj mode is annoying as hell since day one.
  26. [R90] 1/5 · US Automix crashes every time. This app is junk: The title says it all. What do you expect from a free app
  27. [R248] 3/5 · US Automix could use some work: Automix could use some work
  28. [R28] 5/5 · US The sound isn't loud; it would be better if it were louder. · translated
  29. [R306] 1/5 · GB Wayne walkeden: It not playing audio thru my speakers ????
  30. [R567] 3/5 · CA Fun but: It took me 5-7 minutes to load up a song that’s less than 3 minutes long.. is there something I’m doing wrong ? I have strong connection to wifi and lte if needed
  31. [R828] 3/5 · AU Incorrect sync and BPM: So, the app does descent stuff. There’s a few problems since this app was released. 1. Both songs force each other to have same BPM. Problem is some songs for some reason are slower than the original BPM. 2. Sync is a bit off. It’s like the app doesn’t care to change the timing. Even if the beat is incorrect timing. It won’t let me. It’s like “Bruh, just use what we have
  32. [R8] 4/5 · US djay: it glitches sometimes but other than that it’s amazing an AMAZING app
  33. [R41] 2/5 · US Spotify Vocal/Instrumental isolation when?!: it sucks you cant make mashups using songs from spotify. please consider allowing Spotify songs with the isolation tools
  34. [R1] 5/5 · US June: Love it ! Great for on the go mixing
  35. [R30] 5/5 · US Number 1 DJ software: I converted over to using DJay Pro completely on my Mac, IPad and Android phone. This software has come a long way. Keep up the great work.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store