Comparison

Dance School Stories vs Just Dance Controller

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

Head to head
About

Dance School Stories

Live out your dance dreams at an exclusive academy. Master various dance styles, impress teachers, and navigate off-stage drama and romance. Make choices that shape your path to stardom and prepare for the ultimate performance.

Highlights
  • Make impactful choices
  • Master ballet, hip hop, jazz, and Latin dance
  • Advance through levels
  • Practice dance moves
  • Customize outfits and looks
  • Engage in dance battles
  • Experience a love triangle
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Have you ever dreamed of dancing on stage, the spotlight on you, the crowd going wild? This is your moment! You've been accepted into the exclusive Fame Dance Academy - and now your hard work REALLY begins. Your new school is cutthroat - you have to impress your teachers AND the tough headmistress who had doubts about you since the beginning. Choose your dance classes and master new moves in ballet, hip hop, jazz and Latin dance. But there’s drama off-stage too…Sam, only the hottest guy you’ve ever met, has eyes on you. This could be perfect, right?! But guess what: He has a girlfriend, and no other than the cold-hearted (but great dancer) Victoria. This girl is not playing around and will make your life a living hell, so watch out! And when the end-of-year duet gets closer - the tension rises! Who will get the lead part of the show? Will it be you, or...? Features: >> Make your own choices every step of the way - build your path to success! >> Which dance styles do you love? Pick a class and set your own schedule >> Advance to the next level by completing tasks >> Rock your audition! Repeat the dance moves in the exact order your teacher showed you >> Being a ballerina is hard work - practice your plies and pirouettes in the ballet studio! >> Pick out a killer dance outfit for your big performance! >> It’s battle time – show off your hip hop skills in the ultimate dance-off! >> Professional dancers need to stay fit. Lift weights, hula hoop, and bike at the gym >> You’ve mastered your jazz technique - show off that fancy footwork! >> Show everyone that you're a versatile dancer - amaze them with your Latin dance moves. >> Uh oh, you're caught in a love triangle. Go for the one that steals your heart >> It’s time to perfect your look! Give yourself a makeover with new clothes, makeup, a hairstyle and accessories. To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

About

Just Dance Controller

Transform your smartphone into a dance controller for the latest Just Dance games. Score your moves and navigate menus without needing extra accessories. Supports up to six players for group fun.

Highlights
  • Scores dance moves
  • Smartphone navigation
  • No extra accessories needed
  • Supports up to 6 players
  • Tracks moves with smartphone
Currently charting
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THIS APP IS EXCLUSIVELY COMPATIBLE WITH: Just Dance® 2023 Edition, Just Dance® 2024 Edition, Just Dance® 2025 Edition and Just Dance® 2026 Edition on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ Lite, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5. No controller? No problem! The Just Dance Controller app scores your dance moves and allows you to navigate through Just Dance® 2023 Edition, Just Dance® 2024 Edition, Just Dance® 2025 Edition and Just Dance® 2026 Edition using your smartphone. No camera or additional accessories required - just keep your smartphone in your right hand while dancing to let the app track your awesome moves! It's easy and fun to play, with support for up to 6 players simultaneously, so grab your friends and family and join the party! Note: this app is a companion for the Just Dance® 2023 Edition, Just Dance® 2024 Edition, Just Dance® 2025 Edition and Just Dance® 2026 Edition console games exclusively. You will need a compatible video game console to use this app.

Screenshots

Dance School Stories4 screens
Just Dance Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dance School Stories at 66% against Just Dance Controller's 16%. Dance School Stories also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (78K vs 2K). Just Dance Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dance School Stories sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Just Dance Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dance School Stories holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dance School Stories has 78K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Dance School Stories's written reviews are positive against 16% of Just Dance Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Dance School Stories versus Just Dance Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDance School StoriesJust Dance Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (78K ratings) — better2.0 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings78K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size382 MB243 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCoco PlayUbisoft

Customer experience

Dance School Stories

All ratings77,500 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral16.0%
Negative17.6%

Just Dance Controller

All ratings1,955 ratings
Positive22.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative74.0%
Written reviews727 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative79.4%

User reviews

Dance School Stories

From 78K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing game
  • 🤩 Fantastic, addictive, and entertaining
  • 🎨 Customizable character and outfits
  • 💃 Variety of dance styles
  • 🎉 Enjoyable storyline and drama

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Locked content and features
  • 🤔 Inconsistent story and character interactions
  • 🤯 Frustrating progression blocks

Just Dance Controller

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Works well when connected
  • 👍 Convenient to use phone as controller
  • 🎨 Camera mode is nice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🤯 Pairing problems
  • 💔 App often doesn't work as expected
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance

Bugs and requests

Dance School Stories

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Glitches with outfit changes and dance moves
  • Progression issues at certain semesters
  • Leaderboard and scoring problems
  • Crashes and black screen issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More dance styles (contemporary, tap, lyrical)
  • Ability to choose dialogue options
  • Dorm rooms and social features
  • Continued story updates and expansions
  • More free customization options

Just Dance Controller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect code errors
  • Disconnects during gameplay
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for Apple Watch
  • Improve camera mode tracking
  • Bring back physical controllers

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Dance School Stories

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlimited Arena Tickets$4.99
  • Doctor$6.99
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  • Spa$6.99
  • Beauty Items Pack$7.99
  • Ultimate Dance Pack$8.99
  • Ballet Pack$8.99
  • Jazz Pack$8.99
  • Latin Pack$8.99
  • Hip Hop Pack$8.99
  • Dance Star Pack$14.99
None

Just Dance Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dance School Stories free?
Dance School Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Dance Controller free?
Just Dance Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dance School Stories or Just Dance Controller?
Dance School Stories is rated higher. Dance School Stories averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Just Dance Controller averages 2.0 from 2K ratings.
Do Dance School Stories or Just Dance Controller have ads?
Dance School Stories shows ads; Just Dance Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Dance School Stories or Just Dance Controller?
Dance School Stories ships an update every 2 months, and Just Dance Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Dance School Stories was updated on September 28, 2026 and Just Dance Controller on September 28, 2026.

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