Serato DJ for iOS can be used without a license or signing in with free mode. Free mode is a feature limited version of Serato DJ for iOS.
Free mode can be used by signing in to an account without a Serato DJ Suite license or by closing the log in and trial screens.
Most of the hardware that is supported in Serato DJ for iOS is supported, however mixers and DVS boxes are not supported in free mode as they require DVS.
| Feature | Free Mode | Serato DJ Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Cues | 4 | 8 |
| Loop Length | 1- 8 Beats | 1/32 - 32 Beats |
| Saved Loops | 4 | 8 |
| FX | 6 | 59 |
| Channel FX | 2 | 4 |
| Pad FX | 4 | 8 |
| Stems | Basic (Vocal, Melody, Bass, Drums) | Pro (Vocal, Melody, Bass, Drums, Vocal Echo Out, Instrumental Echo Out, Instrumental Braker, Drums Echo Out) |
| Auto Loop | 4 | 8 |
| Sampler | 4 Slots | 8 Slots |
| Loop Roll | No | Yes |
| Beat Jump | No | Yes |
| Slicer | No | Yes |
| Slicer Loop | No | Yes |
| Track Loading Options | Basic | Advanced |
| Music Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Autoplay | Yes | Yes |
| DVS | No - DVS hardware requires Serato DJ Suite Subscription | Yes |
| Key Analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Sync | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware support | Controllers | Controllers, Mixers & DVS boxes |
| Quantize | No | Yes |
| Record your set | No | Yes |
| View Modes | Horizontal | Horizontal, Vertical, Extended |
| Fader Curves | Crossfader | Upfader, Crossfader |