Comparison

DanceBUG vs UEPViewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

UEPViewer

Transform your device into a media kiosk for cheerleading and dance competitions. View and purchase captured media, access purchased digital files, and order custom prints and specialty items for home delivery directly from the event.

Highlights
  • View competition media
  • Purchase digital media
  • Order prints and specialty items
  • Download purchased files
  • Email download links
  • Share on social media
Features
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Turn your own personal device into your very own UEP kiosk and view/purchase media captured by UEP while attending your cheerleading or dance competition! After creating a free account you can view the view the media and place your order. Access your purchased digital files, download them to your device, email a download link, and share them on social media! Order prints and specialty items such as photo blankets and prints with custom borders and have them delivered to your home - all from your seat at the competition!

Screenshots

DanceBUG3 screens
UEPViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DanceBUG at 3.5 against UEPViewer's 2.1. DanceBUG also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 10%) and ratings volume (890 vs 16). UEPViewer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DanceBUG holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DanceBUG has 890 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of DanceBUG's written reviews are positive against 10% of UEPViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DanceBUG ships an update monthly, UEPViewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DanceBUG versus UEPViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceBUGUEPViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (890 ratings) — better2.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews38.2% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings890 — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanceBUG Inc.UEP, Inc

Customer experience

DanceBUG

All ratings890 ratings
Positive61.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative35.4%
Written reviews251 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative57.0%

UEPViewer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Bugs and 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

UEPViewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DanceBUG

No in-app purchases

None

UEPViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DanceBUG free?
DanceBUG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UEPViewer free?
UEPViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DanceBUG or UEPViewer?
DanceBUG is rated higher. DanceBUG averages 3.5 out of 5 from 890 ratings, while UEPViewer averages 2.1 from 16 ratings.
Do DanceBUG or UEPViewer have ads?
Neither DanceBUG nor UEPViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DanceBUG or UEPViewer?
DanceBUG ships an update monthly, and UEPViewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, DanceBUG was updated on September 22, 2026 and UEPViewer on September 24, 2026.

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