# Pixellot vs DanceBUG

The clearest difference is rating: DanceBUG at 3.5 against Pixellot's 2.6. DanceBUG also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 8%) and ratings volume (890 vs 29). Pixellot's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DanceBUG holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DanceBUG has 890 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Pixellot's written reviews are positive against 38% of DanceBUG's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixellot | DanceBUG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellot/id1094242485/reviews) | **[3.5 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancebug/id1200335058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **890** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **38.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixellot LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049240870) | [DanceBUG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200335057) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixellot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixellot/id1094242485)

This app offers a complete broadcasting solution for sports events, enabling automatic video capture and interactive viewing experiences. Users can stream live or review recorded footage, with the ability to share their events.

**Highlights:** Automated video coverage, Panoramic camera system, Live streaming, Post-event viewing, Interactive replays, Event sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DanceBUG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancebug/id1200335058)

Securely view purchased dance competition and recital videos and photos from anywhere. Get live event updates, schedules, and notifications for upcoming routines. Share media directly to social platforms.

**Highlights:** View purchased dance photos and videos, Share media to social media, Watch studio-provided dance videos, Live stream dance competitions, Track dancer routines with notifications, View event schedules and maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great quality videos
- 📽️ Convenient to watch live streams
- 🗓️ Helpful to track competition schedules
- 🤳 Easy to share dance videos and photos
- 💾 Useful to have all media in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable live streaming
- 🕰️ Inaccurate competition schedules
- 🔒 Issues with account creation and login
- 📸 Poor photo and video quality at times

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account or log in
- Live stream constantly freezing or buffering
- Competition schedules not matching actual events
- Photos and videos not loading or disappearing
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ability to download videos for offline viewing
- Improved live stream stability and quality
- More accurate and up-to-date competition schedules
- Easier navigation and organization of media
- Support for casting/mirroring to TVs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixellot free?

Pixellot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DanceBUG free?

DanceBUG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pixellot or DanceBUG?

DanceBUG is rated higher. Pixellot averages 2.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while DanceBUG averages 3.5 from 890 ratings.

### Do Pixellot or DanceBUG have ads?

Neither Pixellot nor DanceBUG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixellot or DanceBUG?

Pixellot ships an update monthly, and DanceBUG monthly. Most recently, Pixellot was updated on September 7, 2026 and DanceBUG on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*