After more than 8 years as a paid-for app, djay for iOS went through some major changes. With the latest release, we are now offering a single universal app as a free download which offers everything you need to DJ, along with an affordable new monthly Pro subscription service with power user features, cutting-edge AI Neural Mix™ technology, video mixing, music production tools, and unlimited access to 1000+ audio loops, samples, FX, and visuals.
Since the beginning, Algoriddim’s mission has been to make DJing accessible to everyone, anywhere, at any time. When we launched the first version of djay back in 2006, it was completely free as we wanted to remove any barriers whatsoever for casual music listeners to embrace the art of DJing. This had a profound impact on DJing for years to come.
As our user base grew and as users grew with our app, they started to need more advanced features. We listened to our users’ feedback and took djay to retail in 2007 as a $50 purchase available through our online store and as a CD/boxed software in physical stores (djay was originally printed on CDs and sent across the globe... we’ve come a long way!). A considerable number of users of the free version updated right when we announced the $50 upgrade. We were blown away by the loyal support of these early adopters.
Those users helped bootstrap Algoriddim and it has allowed us to continuously improve and expand our app. We have stayed independent ever since, thanks to the millions of djay users around the world who have contributed to the global phenomenon that djay is today.
With smartphones and tablets being so ubiquitous now, we want to once again open up DJing to even more people than ever before. We decided to make djay a free download again. Moreover, in the same way that djay made mixing music accessible to the masses, we wanted to do the same for creating music... music production relies on access to an extensive library of content.
For a high quality and seamless experience, we have licensed content from world-class artists and labels. Moving to in-app subscription gives us an easy way to add more packs, more sounds, and more videos in a way that ensures everyone has access to the same downloads without further cost barrier. Djay users pay monthly to access every official download as they’re added.
In the past, we would release one major update every two-to-three years as a paid upgrade or new app. Since the App Store (the main distribution channel to purchase our apps) didn’t provide a way to distinguish between new and existing djay users, there was no way we could reward existing users for their loyalty any more.
While we published constant smaller updates throughout the year, this long release cycle meant we would also have to hold back major features for the next major release, which sometimes resulted in a long wait to include them. With the new subscription model, our team can now focus on making the existing version the best product with every innovation going directly into the product as soon as it’s ready.
Over the years, we have built eight different versions of djay and vjay on the iOS App Store alone, and we couldn’t even offer cross-grade between the apps: djay users had to buy the apps on both iPhone and iPad individually and pay for add-ons such as effects separately. With this new release of djay, we wanted to simplify the process and unify the brand. With the free download, users that choose to subscribe only pay as long as they need to use the app and can be sure that all app features will be the same across all of their iOS devices.
The change to subscriptions allows us to offer a free trial before djay users choose to spend money. In the past, the iOS apps were full price without the option to try them out first. And unlike the traditional model on desktop where you offer demo versions with stripped down functionality (thanks to the old shareware mindset of the 1990s), the free trial implemented as part of the subscription model on the App Store allows you to use the full experience for a full week. It’s the ultimate try before you buy experience!
While the free version offers everything an aspiring DJ needs to get started, power users demand more professional features and content. With a simple in-app purchase via the App Store, all features can be made available instantly. The subscription has no obligation, so djay users can cancel at any time.
The new version of djay replaces all of our existing iOS apps with a single, unified app on the App Store for new users. However, our existing apps will continue to be available for existing djay users to install.
The team at Algoriddim knows that without our devoted fans and users, we would never have the opportunity to relaunch djay as a free app with all of the extras you can subscribe to.
Existing djay users who have previously purchased djay 2, djay Pro, or vjay on iOS, and who have not upgraded yet using a previous upgrade offer, may be eligible for special free upgrade offers for the newest version of djay. To ensure you have full access to the latest improvements and features, check out the special offers available on our website.
We want to hear any feedback and suggestions you may have about the features and functionality in the new djay PRO, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We hope you enjoy using the new djay as much as we enjoyed making it!
Once you install the free version of djay, you can try the subscription features and content with a free 7-day trial via in-app purchase.
Yes we do. The yearly pricing is 30% off the monthly. To switch to yearly pricing, go to your djay Subscription settings in the App Store, where you can choose between monthly and yearly.
Yes. You only need to subscribe once per Apple ID. You can then use the PRO subscription on up to 10 iOS devices.
If you launch djay on a different device for the first time, simply tap “Restore Purchases” on the subscription sign-up screen and enter your information to extend your PRO subscription to this device.
Yes. For those who have purchased the older djay apps djay 2, djay Pro, or vjay, you may be eligible for special free upgrade offers for the newest version of the djay app to ensure you have full access to the latest improvements and features. These offers include the following:
To get these offers, you just need to have the older app installed on your device while opening the newest version of djay for iOS. You can find more information about these upgrade offers on our website.
You can cancel your subscription at any time by clicking here to manage your subscriptions, or through the Settings app on your iOS device.
Please note: You will continue to have access to djay PRO until the end of your subscription cycle, after which you will still be able to use the free features.
Yes. As long as you’ve purchased the app previously, you will still be able to install djay 2, djay Pro, and vjay from the App Store alongside the new app. Cue Points, Loops, and metadata of songs will be seamlessly synchronized over iCloud.
If you’ve previously purchased an older version of djay, you can reinstall it using the following steps:
For more information, please visit this Apple support document.
No. The djay apps across all platforms are separate apps created for the different operating systems. You can continue to use djay Pro on Mac/Windows as you’ve done in the past, and simply add djay for iOS as an expansion to your range of DJ tools.
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