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Head-to-head

Edjing Mix vs Jambl

Edjing Mix 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Edjing Mix
Jambl 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

For aspiring DJs, Edjing Mix offers a more comprehensive set of DJ tools, but both apps struggle with consistent performance and user satisfaction regarding their free-to-paid transitions.

Full reviews: Edjing Mix · Jambl

Edjing Mix and Jambl both provide tools for music creation, but user reviews indicate significant issues with their free tiers and recent updates. Edjing Mix is geared towards DJing, while Jambl focuses on beat making. Both apps are criticized for excessive ads and aggressive paywalls.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: Edjing MixR4R5R6R7
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix users appreciate features like 'stemz' for controlling music and faders for smooth mixing, though recent updates have removed or altered these, causing frustration R4R6. The app is praised as a good tool for learning to DJ and for parties R5R41. However, many users report issues with core functionalities like loading songs, recording mixes, and accessing their own music files R7. Some also note that the app lacks popular songs .
Jambl Jambl is liked for its beat-making capabilities and for sketching ideas . Users enjoy making beats and voice sampling . However, many features, including sound packs and the ability to save or transfer files, are locked behind paywalls . Users also request features like a piano roll, better sequencing, and the ability to control individual instruments .
Ease of Use and Interface tieR21R41R42R45
Edjing Mix Some users find Edjing Mix's interface confusing, especially after recent updates R41. There are reports of bugs in tutorials where touchpads are unresponsive, making it difficult to follow instructions R21R42R45. The app is also described as 'too complicated to work with' by some .
Jambl Jambl is generally seen as fun and easy to use for making beats . However, users report issues with screen responsiveness, leading to notes being added out of place or not registering . The tutorial system also seems to have problems, with some users unable to progress .
Reliability and Performance tieR7R8R44R52
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix users frequently report bugs and crashes. Issues include songs not loading from SoundCloud, the app crashing when accessing playlists, and sound not playing for the second song in a mix R7R8R44. Some users also report that the app no longer opens on newer phones R52.
Jambl Jambl users experience frequent crashes, often mid-project, leading to lost progress . There are also reports of delays when tapping, making it difficult to create beats accurately . Some users also report no sound at all .
Price and Value tieR1R4R10R13
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix is heavily criticized for its pricing model. Many users downloaded it expecting a free app, only to find most features, including basic DJ functions like 'stemz' and recording, are behind a paywall R1R4R10R13. The app is also criticized for aggressive trial pop-ups with no clear decline option R24.
Jambl Jambl faces strong criticism for its high subscription cost, with users reporting prices as high as $9.99 per week or £35.96 per month R91R94R100R106. Many features are locked behind this paywall, which users feel is excessive . The app is also accused of relying on users forgetting to cancel free trials R91R106.
Ads and Monetization Tactics tieR2R3R11R24
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix users are highly annoyed by intrusive ads. Many report ads popping up and redirecting them to the App Store even when trying to close them R2R3R11R28. The app is also criticized for pushing paid trials aggressively R24.
Jambl Jambl is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting ads every 30 seconds or every time they open the app or try to access a feature . These ads significantly disrupt the creative process and force users towards the paid subscription .
Pick Edjing Mix if

Pick Edjing Mix if you are looking for a DJ mixing app with a broader range of traditional DJ features, and you are willing to pay for a subscription to access them R5R41.

Pick Jambl if

Pick Jambl if your primary interest is in making beats and sketching musical ideas, and you are prepared to deal with frequent ads or pay a high subscription fee for full access .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, particularly concerning their monetization strategies and recent updates. The lifetime ratings are high, but recent reviews skew heavily negative, indicating a decline in user satisfaction. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is very strong for both, as many negative reviews stem from the limitations, ads, and paywalls encountered by non-paying users.

Frequently asked

Is Edjing Mix truly free?
No, while advertised as free, many core features of Edjing Mix, such as 'stemz' control, recording, and access to a wider song library, require payment or a subscription R1R4R10R13.
How much does Jambl cost?
Jambl's subscription is notably expensive, with users reporting costs as high as $9.99 per week or £35.96 per month to unlock features and remove ads R91R94R100R106.
Do these apps have many ads?
Yes, both Edjing Mix and Jambl are heavily criticized for excessive and intrusive ads, with users reporting frequent interruptions and redirects to app stores R3R11R28R43.

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. [R4] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US …: When I first got the app in 2025 I was thrilled I loved how we could’ve used the stemz to control the music better and when I updated the app in 2026 I couldn’t use the stemz I had to pay for it I never thought in a million years that I would have to pay for this just to control music but I recommend yall put it back how it was cause I’m not paying for that if I would’ve known this I would’ve b
  2. [R5] Edjing Mix 5/5 · US This goes out to ALL DJ’s in the world!: This app is perfect for those who wanna DJ! Play all the popular songs such as Golden, Soda Pop, Mickey Mouse Club March (Remix) and more! I recommend you to download this app today and try it out!
  3. [R6] Edjing Mix 3/5 · US Request: Hello,honeslty i liked new feature in this app but i want request some of olders cz,in last version there’s allows on fader that helps to control desks easily,if is possible bring those allows back in next update cz helps song to mix smoothly Help us please
  4. [R7] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Broken AGAIN: Come on guys?!? You had a good working app for less than ONE week and now with the latest update I can't load a single song from SoundCloud without it crashing. It's insane how impossible it seems for you guys to do things right.
  5. [R21] Edjing Mix 3/5 · US Bugs: For new djs and regular users bugs will be found in the guides with all EQ guides where the touch pad is t on them and you can’t follow the instructions or move on. Just heads up
  6. [R41] Edjing Mix 5/5 · US Edj mic review: To start off .. I love the app 100%. It has go me through several bday parties, 1 wedding and a block party. I would recommend this app to everybody. My only take away from this is I don’t like the most recent update. It’s not convenient anymore, and it too confusing to navigate. How can I get the previous version back
  7. [R42] Edjing Mix 3/5 · GB Broken Smart EQ Lesson: I’ve tried the app on both my phone and IPad and for some reason when it comes to the lesson on Smart EQs there is no way of opening or accessing the Smart EQ option which doesn’t make sense, for it makes the lesson incomplete-able in a way. If there’s something I’m doing wrong please let me know otherwise can you please fix this user experience as I find it leaves a gap or
  8. [R45] Edjing Mix 3/5 · GB Very fun! Informative: I was having a great time until a couple of the lessons just didn’t work. I couldn’t interact with the correct parts of the decks or the phone
  9. [R8] Edjing Mix 4/5 · US Please fix the playlist: Ok so iv been using this app for about 1-2 years now and I absolutely love it iv made playlist with a lot of my favorite songs,artist ETC but…. When I got on the app yesterday and went to my playlist it glitches the app my whole phone and kicks me out of the app. Iv had no trouble at all with this app but now when I try to go to my playlist it glitches my phone,the app, an
  10. [R44] Edjing Mix 5/5 · US Its broken: Whenever i put one song in if i put another in it that song doesnt play any sound and if i remove the first song i put in i cant hear anything im using my own files im deleting until it gets fixed
  11. [R52] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Fell off hard: Used to be free. Then had to watch an ad to record. Then had to pay to use some features. Then had to pay to use any feature. Now the app doesn’t even open on my new phone. Pack this app up
  12. [R1] Edjing Mix 2/5 · US sucks bro: Literally said in the ad it was FREE but when I opened the app, it literally said I had to pay for it? Hello? Scam much
  13. [R10] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Read before downloading: Me and my dad wanna be DJ so we got the app and we had to pay for that please do not download a bandage🙏
  14. [R13] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Trash: Bro I only downloaded this app so I can be a DJ but they making me pay just to do it like bro these companies are so greedy and half the people who made reviews on this app are just Ai
  15. [R2] Edjing Mix 5/5 · US Worst timing: When I downloaded the app I was on block blast and then a virus ad popped up on block blast and I got scared
  16. [R3] Edjing Mix 3/5 · US No: There was a add and I tried to ex out but it kept going to the app over and over and kept recamending me the app
  17. [R11] Edjing Mix 5/5 · US Adds: The add is horrible was stuck for hours on a add only put 5stars so you could see this
  18. [R24] Edjing Mix 3/5 · US Just stop popping up trials: It kept popping trials and I didn’t want anything to pay for or have it free for a week so please fix this. Tysm
  19. [R91] Jambl 1/5 · US Cool little toy for about 5-10 minutes. Worth $2.00: $9.99/WEEK???? You gotta be joking. How many people are going to try the free three day trial and then forget to turn off subscription. They gonna make a lot of money off those mistakes….
  20. [R94] Jambl 1/5 · US 10 bucks a week lol: Your out of your mind!!! You could get a groove box for that price with software.
  21. [R100] Jambl 1/5 · US 9.99 a week?: No thanks another subscribe to use app
  22. [R106] Jambl 1/5 · GB Can’t use without paying: To do anything you either need to subscribe or do a 3 day trial. No free tier. The subscription is £8.99 per WEEK! Sorry guy, that is ridiculously expensive. It looked like it might be a fun tool, but it is really just a poorly executed money grab. So before you even see what the app is about, you need to commit. And I’m sure enough people forget to cancel the trial to ma
  23. [R28] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Bad: I don’t like it I’m using an app and when I get an add and I press x to go back playing it takes me to the App Store! I hate this
  24. [R43] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US I am not trying to be a Karen, but what is this?: So I’m playing any game and I get this ad and it keeps making me go into apps every time I try to go back into the game doesn’t work so now I have to close the app and all my progress on my game was lost. I’m upset. Can you fix this? I’m it’s gonna be a Karen and I’m not even that old. I’m just trying to play my games and it keeps doing this and I’

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