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Head-to-head

Edjing Mix vs Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro

Edjing Mix 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Edjing Mix
Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 4.4★ · Free + IAP 40

Edjing Mix is the better choice for aspiring DJs due to its more robust feature set and educational tools, despite recent updates causing some frustration, while Beat Maker Go is plagued by excessive ads and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Edjing Mix · Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro

Edjing Mix offers a comprehensive DJ experience with features like stem control and mixing capabilities, though recent updates have introduced bugs and paywalls for previously free features. Beat Maker Go, while allowing beat creation, is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads and a predatory subscription model that makes the app nearly unusable for free users.

Head to head

Features and Functionality edge: Edjing MixR4R5R7R12
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix users appreciate its core DJ features, including the ability to mix songs and control music, with some noting its usefulness for parties and events R5. However, recent updates have removed or paywalled popular features like 'stemz' control and recording capabilities, leading to significant user frustration R4R22R31R46. Users also report issues with loading songs from platforms like SoundCloud and a limited selection of available music R7R12.
Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro Beat Maker Go allows users to make beats and offers various sound packs R90. Some users enjoy the ability to discover new music through the app . However, many features, including most beats and recording, are locked behind a 'Pro' subscription . Users also complain that tapping a single button often plays a whole verse, limiting actual music creation .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Edjing MixR7R8R9R21
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix has experienced significant issues with recent updates, including app crashes when loading songs, glitches with playlists, and non-functional tutorial lessons R7R8R21. Some users find the new interface confusing to navigate . There are also reports of paid features not working correctly R9.
Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro Beat Maker Go users frequently report lag and glitches, especially when trying to record . The app is also criticized for being hard to use and for its lessons being difficult . One severe review claims the app caused their iPad screen to become permanently black, suggesting a potential virus or major bug .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: Edjing MixR1R4R10R13
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix is advertised as free but many essential features, previously free, now require payment or a subscription R1R4R10R13. Users are frustrated by pop-up trials and the inability to decline them . The subscription costs around $10 a month R29. Some users report issues with purchasing subscriptions .
Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro Beat Maker Go is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization. Users are forced into free trials that require credit card information with no clear way to exit . The app charges high subscription fees, with reports of $70, $62 a month, or $50 a year, and some users were charged for years after cancelling R67R76R79R80. The free version is severely limited, with most content locked behind a 'PRO' version .
Ads Experience edge: Edjing MixR2R3R11R28
Edjing Mix Edjing Mix users frequently complain about intrusive ads, including those that redirect to the App Store or get stuck, sometimes for hours R2R3R11R28.
Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro Beat Maker Go is overwhelmingly criticized for an excessive number of ads. Users report ads appearing after every level, every mistake, every time they click a button, or every five seconds, making the app nearly unplayable in its free version R66R73.
Pick Edjing Mix if

You are an aspiring DJ looking for a more comprehensive mixing app and are willing to navigate recent changes and potential subscription costs for advanced features R5R29. You prioritize a broader range of DJ tools over a simple beat-making experience R4R5.

Pick Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro if

You are looking for a very basic beat-making app and are prepared to endure a large number of ads or pay a subscription to access most content, or if you are interested in discovering new bands R90.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to monetization and ads, which is common for free-to-play apps with in-app purchases. Edjing Mix's recent negative reviews often focus on changes to previously free features and bugs introduced in updates, while Beat Maker Go's negative reviews are overwhelmingly about the sheer volume of ads and aggressive subscription practices.

Frequently asked

Is Edjing Mix truly free to use?
Edjing Mix is advertised as free, but many core DJ features, including 'stemz' control and recording, now require payment or a subscription, which can cost around $10 a month R1R4R29R52.
Does Beat Maker Go have a lot of ads?
Yes, Beat Maker Go is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting them appearing after every level, every mistake, or every few seconds, making the free version nearly unplayable R66R73R85R90.
Can I record my mixes in Edjing Mix?
Recent updates to Edjing Mix have removed or paywalled the ability to record mixes, frustrating long-time users who previously had this feature R22R31R46R49.
What are the subscription costs for Beat Maker Go?
Beat Maker Go has aggressive subscription pricing, with users reporting charges of $70, $62 a month, or $50 a year, and some users were charged for years after cancelling R67R76R79R80.

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. [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.
  4. [R12] Edjing Mix 3/5 · US Why I think they should give us more songs: For one most of the songs I look for they never have it and have the WORST ones and sometimes I be really happy to use the app just to remember I can’t use all apps
  5. [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
  6. [R9] Edjing Mix 3/5 · US Not working: The game is great it is just that when I try to make the volcals stop it does not work and I even paid for me to be able to do it.
  7. [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
  8. [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
  9. [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🙏
  10. [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
  11. [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
  12. [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
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [R29] Edjing Mix 5/5 · US This is awesome: I love this game, but it cost $10 a month so yeah but I still love this game
  16. [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
  17. [R66] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 3/5 · US Good but bad: It gives me Ads every time I make a mistake very hard to follow but… It is very fun that’s why I don’t give it 5 star :(
  18. [R73] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 1/5 · US Terrible ads literally everytime you complete a level: After completing levels there should not be an ad everytime no one and I repeat no one wants to what some scandled ad about winning money online everyone knows it’s a freaking ploy so I do not condone this game to anyone it’s definitely not worth watching these stupid ads everytime you complete a level
  19. [R85] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 2/5 · US Ads: So I had to wait 10 minutes for this thing to load and then after that I went into the app and right when I open the app, there was an ad and then after that I did a level and then of course, there was another ad. I did another level of of course there’s an ad so the point of this review is there is an ad after every single level and they’re all very long Please reach back to me
  20. [R90] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 3/5 · US Great app, but soooo many adds!: I think it is a great app because you can make your own music however you whant! But there are like 5 adds every minuet!😡 The adds drive me insane!!! 😡😡😤😣😖😠
  21. [R22] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US New update sucks: Change it back to how the interface was. I literally just subscribed to you guys and now I’m boutta delete it. Plus you can’t even record on it.
  22. [R31] Edjing Mix 2/5 · US You can’t record anymore: What’s the use of having this app especially when I subscribe to it I can’t even record audio video. I can’t even send it out to my friends and family. This is very frustrating. Is there anybody in here? That’s witnessing the same results that I am going through why all of a sudden you cannot record explain
  23. [R46] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Warning: Don’t Update the app: Do you realize you can no longer record any of your mixes anymore. After over 10 years of being able to record your own mixes now you can’t. So the app is useless now.
  24. [R49] Edjing Mix 1/5 · US Years using this app what happened: This app has gone down now that you can’t save audio even if it’s music you uploaded from your own files that’s original
  25. [R67] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 1/5 · US predatory subscription: i downloaded this for fun… got charged $70 without understanding what was happening. i requested a refund. gross business practice.
  26. [R76] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 1/5 · US Illegally charge me for years: Charged me for years even though I cancelled back in 2022. Finally was able to cancel this month.
  27. [R79] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 1/5 · US Why does it cost money?: Soon as I tried to play it, it told me to pay $62 a month
  28. [R80] Beat Maker Go：DJ Drum Pads Pro 5/5 · US Rating: The music is amazing but you have to pay 50 dollars a year

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