# Jelly Dance vs Dream Hopper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dream Hopper at 90% against Jelly Dance's 27%. Dream Hopper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 568). Jelly Dance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jelly Dance sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dream Hopper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dream Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Hopper has 5.8K ratings behind it against 568, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Jelly Dance's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dream Hopper's.

Jelly Dance ships an update every 3 days, Dream Hopper every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jelly Dance | Dream Hopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-dance/id1370558750/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 568 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 136 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) |

## What reviewers say

### Jelly Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-dance/id1370558750)

Engage in a hip-hop DJ rhythm game where you match beats using classic turntables. Unlock characters, songs, and iconic dance moves while enjoying a simple, one-handed tap interface. Experience AR mode and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Beat-matching gameplay, Unlockable characters and songs, Classic dance moves, AR Mode, Haptic Feedback, Gamecenter leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold Records | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Great music
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Wonderful visuals and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay and lack of tutorial
- 🕹️ Overly precise timing requirements
- 📚 Poor instructions and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on launch
- Records not registering taps correctly
- Inconsistent timing and beat detection

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Adjustable gameplay speed and difficulty
- Better rhythm and beat matching
- In-game tutorial and instructions


### Dream Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Explore a vibrant dreamscape by tapping to hop between hypnotic rhythms and revealing colorful visions. This zen-like experience offers a flow of discovery, bringing whimsical shapes into focus for a calming journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic rhythms, Technicolor dreamlike visions, Whimsical shapes, Zen-like experience, Flow and discovery, Calming presence

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Dream Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Dream Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force New Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dream Master Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💓 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Soothing music and sound effects
- 🐰 Cute and fun character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying gameplay and completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive dream sequences
- 🤔 Unclear progression and dream unlock system
- 🕰️ Limited playtime due to dream dust restrictions
- 🧭 Lack of ability to replay completed dreams

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with the daily challenge system

**Requested features**

- Add more dream variety and unlock new dreams faster
- Implement a 'casual mode' to replay completed dreams
- Improve the dream randomization to avoid repetition
- Introduce new characters, themes, and gameplay elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jelly Dance free?

Jelly Dance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dream Hopper free?

Dream Hopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jelly Dance or Dream Hopper?

Dream Hopper is rated higher. Jelly Dance averages 3.5 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Dream Hopper averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Jelly Dance or Dream Hopper have ads?

Dream Hopper shows ads; Jelly Dance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jelly Dance or Dream Hopper?

Jelly Dance ships an update every 3 days, and Dream Hopper every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jelly Dance was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dream Hopper on October 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.*