Raider Network vs DanceBUG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raider Network
Stream live and archived video content from the Raider Network. Access a library of past events for on-demand viewing.
- Live streaming broadcasts
- Archived event viewing
- On-demand content access
- Raider Network events
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The Jackson Academy Raider Network App allows you to watch live streaming broadcasts on the Raider Network as well as archived events.
DanceBUG
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.
- 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
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Get the official DanceBUG app for iPhone! Watch, enjoy, share – anytime, anywhere! DanceBUG is a private access app that allows you to securely view your dance competition and recital videos and photos from anywhere in the world. Get live updates and information at your dance competition event. View maps, see schedules, and get notifications of your upcoming routines, all within the best media app in the dance industry. Use DanceBUG to: - View dance photos and videos you’ve purchased at partnered dance competitions - Share photos directly to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - Watch dance videos provided by your DanceBUG affiliated dance studio - Add new video and photo orders to your personal account - Live Stream available dance competitions so you’ll never miss a moment - View Event Map Information - Find Local Vendors - Track Dancer Routines with Notifications - View Live Schedules with On-Stage and "Coming Up Next" updates - View Full Schedules of all the routines at the event. - Competitions can manage their event data, send notifications to specific studios, directors and update schedules and breaks. - Competitions can view all of their DanceBUG media for all events through their app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Raider Network at 100% against DanceBUG's 38%. Raider Network also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DanceBUG's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (890 vs 42). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Raider Network holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DanceBUG has 890 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Raider Network's written reviews are positive against 38% of DanceBUG's.
Raider Network ships an update every 12 months, DanceBUG monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Raider Network | DanceBUG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (42 ratings) — better | 3.5 (890 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 38.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 890 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jackson Academy | DanceBUG Inc. |
Customer experience
Raider Network
DanceBUG
Bugs and requests
Raider Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DanceBUG
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Raider Network
No in-app purchases
DanceBUG
No in-app purchases
