DJ Request
Song Requests • Event Photo Wall

This page is the feature reference. For the product overview, see the DJ Request app overview.

DJ Request Features

Every feature in the product, what it does, and which plan includes it.

This is the reference list. Each entry states the plan requirement and the practical limits, so there are no surprises at the venue. For the product story, read the DJ Request app overview.

Feature reference

“Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass” means every plan including the free Standard. “Pro Pass, Max Pass (and the 30-day trial)” means a paid plan or the trial for new accounts.

Event QR code and share link

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

Every DJ account has one live event with a short code, a join link, and a QR poster you can print or show on a screen.

  • QR poster editor: headline and text, background, text, and accent colours, QR size, optional PNG logo
  • Download the poster as a PNG
  • Share the join link with the phone's native share sheet
  • Requests can be switched off between events without deleting anything

Guest request page (no app)

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

Guests open the request page in Safari or Chrome. Song search uses the iTunes Search API, so results include artist, title, and artwork.

  • Optional note to the DJ with each request (up to 500 characters)
  • Paste a Spotify or Apple Music link to find the track
  • Request status page: authorized, accepted, declined, refunded, or expired
  • No guest account, download, or login

DJ-controlled queue

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

All requests land in one dashboard. Nothing is played or accepted automatically.

  • Accept or decline each request; declining can include a short message to the guest
  • Boosted requests sort to the top and are highlighted as VIP
  • Song, artist, guest note, and payment status on every card
  • Queue history for the current event

Paid requests through Stripe

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

Connect a Stripe account, set a request price (minimum $1), and let guests pay at submission. Payment is authorized first and captured only when you accept.

  • Declining releases the authorization; the guest is not charged
  • Optional boosts of $2, $5, $10, $20 at checkout, with no DJ Request app fee
  • $0 (free) requests are available on Pro Pass and Max Pass
  • Payouts follow your connected Stripe account's schedule

Guest messages

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

Guests can send a short message to the DJ from the request page without submitting a song, useful for shout-outs and announcements.

  • Up to 500 characters per message
  • Rate-limited on the server to keep the inbox usable
  • Visible in the dashboard next to the request queue

Push notifications

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

Turn on browser push notifications so a new request reaches your phone or laptop even when the dashboard tab is in the background.

  • Works in browsers that support web push
  • Permission is requested from the dashboard, never from guests

Photo Wall

Plans: Pro Pass, Max Pass (and the 30-day trial)

Guests upload photos from the request page; you approve them; approved photos rotate full-screen on any venue screen with the event QR code.

  • Captions up to 120 characters and up to 5 hashtags
  • Horizontal or vertical layout, fullscreen mode, monogram watermark or corner logo
  • Realtime updates as photos are approved
  • Live-wall photos are kept for 30 days

Photo moderation

Plans: Pro Pass, Max Pass (and the 30-day trial)

Uploads are pending until you approve them. Auto-approve is an explicit per-event setting for crowds you trust.

  • Approve, reject, or delete from the dashboard
  • Rejected photos never reach the screen; deleted photos are removed from storage
  • No automatic content filter: the host's approval is the moderation step

Shared event album

Plans: Pro Pass, Max Pass (and the 30-day trial)

After the event, package the approved photos into an album with an access code and a ZIP download for the client or guests.

  • Albums stay available for 90 days, then are deleted automatically
  • Pro Pass: one album per event window; Max Pass: unlimited albums while subscribed
  • Guests can leave a 1-5 star review with an optional comment on the album page

AI song suggestions

Plans: Pro Pass, Max Pass (and the 30-day trial)

From an accepted request, ask for one next-song suggestion that matches the vibe of that track and the last few songs you accepted.

  • One title and artist per suggestion; you decide whether to use it
  • Requires a verified email and AI consent in the dashboard
  • Daily usage limits apply; the trial includes a small number of suggestions

Event analytics

Plans: Standard, Pro Pass, Max Pass

The analytics tab summarizes each event so you can show a client or planner what happened.

  • Request count, accepted count, and acceptance rate
  • Paid request totals with an estimate of the app fee and Stripe fees
  • Approved photo count per event
  • Export an event summary as a PDF

Who pays for requests

The single most-asked question about features is whether guests have to pay. The answer depends on the plan.

Who pays, and what it costs

  • The Standard subscription is free. On Standard, guest song requests are paid (minimum $1). On Pro Pass and Max Pass, you can set requests to free or paid per event.
  • During the 30-day trial for new accounts, every guest request is free. After the trial, Standard needs Stripe payouts to be ready before requests can be switched on. Pro Pass and Max Pass can use a $0 request price; paid requests always need Stripe payouts to be ready.
  • Guest payments are authorized when the request is submitted and captured only when the DJ accepts. Declining releases the hold.
  • DJ Request charges a 15% app fee on the accepted base request amount. Tips and boosts have no DJ Request app fee. Stripe processing fees and payout timing are separate.
  • Guests can add an optional boost of $2, $5, $10, $20 at checkout to move their request up the DJ's queue. Boosts are optional and never required to submit.

Current plan details are always on the pricing page.

What DJ Request is not

  • Not DJ software: it does not play audio or connect to Serato, rekordbox, or VirtualDJ.
  • Not a karaoke catalog: karaoke hosts keep their licensed tracks and lyrics display.
  • Not a guest app: guests use a web page and never create an account.
  • Not an instant-payout service: Stripe controls when captured funds reach your bank.
  • Not a content filter: photo moderation is done by the host, with optional auto-approve.
  • Not a public gallery: albums are ZIP downloads behind an access code.

Feature FAQ

Which DJ Request features are free?
The Standard plan includes the guest request page, QR code and share link, the DJ-controlled queue with accept and decline, paid requests through Stripe, guest notes and messages, push notifications, and the event analytics tab. The Photo Wall, shared albums, AI song suggestions, and free ($0) guest requests require Pro Pass or Max Pass.
Do guests need to download an app to submit requests?
No. Guests scan a QR code and submit requests directly in their browser on iPhone or Android.
Does DJ Request change play order in my DJ software?
No. DJ Request is a request and queue layer. It does not connect to Serato, rekordbox, or VirtualDJ, and it never plays audio or edits your software's playlist. Boosted requests sort to the top of the DJ Request queue so you can see them first; you still decide what to play.
How do DJs get started with DJ Request?
Create your account, open your DJ dashboard, and share your event QR code or link. The Standard plan has no subscription charge.