# My Town vs Dancemaker

The clearest difference is price: Dancemaker at Free against My Town's $3.99. Dancemaker also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). My Town's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 17). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dancemaker is free to download; My Town costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My Town holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Town has 1.9K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of My Town's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dancemaker's.

My Town ships an update every 9 months, Dancemaker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Town | Dancemaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-town-dance-school/id1112068171/reviews)** | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancemaker/id1180809091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 267 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Town Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/998176000) | [92Y](https://appshunter.io/developer/934768814) |

## What reviewers say

### My Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-town-dance-school/id1112068171)

Explore a vibrant dance school where children can practice ballet, cheerleading, and modern dance. Customize stages, choose from numerous costumes and props, and create unique dance show stories with beloved characters. This digital dollhouse experience encourages imagination and stress-free play for kids.

**Highlights:** Ballet, Modern, and Cheerleading dance classes, Over 40 costumes and 50 props, 14 characters including new dance teachers, Customizable dance show stage, Backstage storage for props, Interactive music and lighting controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Amazing
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 🎨 Cute
- 🕺 Fun dance features
- 🏫 Great dance school concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔗 Not connected to other My Town games
- 🚫 Lacks updates and new features
- 💰 Expensive for a kids' game

**Reported bugs**

- Characters glitching or getting stuck
- Crashes when using certain features
- Saving and progress issues
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Connect to other My Town games
- Add more rooms and characters
- Allow characters to dance and perform
- Introduce new game modes (e.g. recital, competition)
- Add customization options (outfits, emotions, etc.)


### Dancemaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancemaker/id1180809091)

This app provides resources and activities for dance educators and learners. Create movement sequences, access creative suggestions from a community, and connect with institutional resources and educational materials.

**Highlights:** Create thematic "Movement Sentences", Utilize Laban Movement Analysis, Access community suggestions, Find tips for lesson planning, Connect with institutional resources, Access sample materials and documentaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Town free?

My Town costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dancemaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Town or Dancemaker?

My Town is rated higher. My Town averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dancemaker averages 3.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do My Town or Dancemaker have ads?

Neither My Town nor Dancemaker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Town or Dancemaker?

My Town ships an update every 9 months, and Dancemaker every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Town was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dancemaker on July 18, 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.*