# Sing by Stingray vs Dance Lessons

The clearest difference is ads: Dance Lessons at none against Sing by Stingray's shown. Dance Lessons also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Sing by Stingray's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 626) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sing by Stingray sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Dance Lessons sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sing by Stingray against 4.5 for Dance Lessons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sing by Stingray has 20K ratings behind it against 626, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Sing by Stingray's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dance Lessons's.

Sing by Stingray ships an update every 2 months, Dance Lessons every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sing by Stingray | Dance Lessons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271/reviews)** | [4.5 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dance-lessons-learn-to-dance/id1551594259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 626 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yokee Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109052) | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) |

## What reviewers say

### Sing by Stingray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271)

This app offers a vast karaoke library with over 50,000 songs across various genres and languages. Users can sing, record, and edit their performances with effects, then share them with a global community or on social media. It also facilitates interaction with other singers through duets and comments.

**Highlights:** 50,000+ karaoke songs, Sing, record, and edit performances, Voice and video effects, Social sharing to multiple platforms, Community interaction and duets, Pitch tracking for accuracy, Rewind feature for perfect recordings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP All Access Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| The Voice Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP All Access Pass | $11.99 | per month |
| VIP All Access Pass | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎤 Enjoyable singing experience
- 💡 Helpful for improving singing skills
- 👍 Good song selection
- 🎶 Allows sharing of singing performances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited access without VIP subscription
- 🐛 Stability issues and app crashes
- 🔇 Inability to hear own recordings without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and losing account progress
- Microphone issues and poor audio quality
- Songs disappearing from library

**Requested features**

- More free song options
- Ability to save and listen to recordings without VIP
- Better sorting and organization of songs
- Duet functionality with other users


### Dance Lessons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dance-lessons-learn-to-dance/id1551594259)

Learn various dance styles from the comfort of your home with step-by-step video tutorials. Master ballroom, hip hop, Latin, and more with professional instructors. Perfect for beginners looking to improve fitness and confidence.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step dance tutorials, Multiple dance styles (ballroom, hip hop, Latin, ballet, jazz), Professional instructor demonstrations, Learn at your own pace, Progressive skill building, Seasonal choreography

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Dance- Monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| Learn Dance - Monthly Trial | $11.49 | per month |
| Learn Dance Half Yearly | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Dance - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Learn Dance - Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Learn Dance Discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Dance - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💃 Variety of dance styles and tutorials
- 📚 Helpful for beginners learning basics
- 👨‍🏫 Visual demonstrations by instructors
- 🎯 Effective for improving technique
- ⭐ Good value compared to in-person classes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🎬 Just YouTube videos repackaged
- ❌ Misleading free app claims
- 🔀 Poor content organization and categorization
- 📺 Inconsistent video quality

**Reported bugs**

- Videos marked as unavailable on YouTube
- Chat with instructor resets on exit
- Slow network errors despite good connection
- UI shifts and scrolling issues on iPhone 15
- Pricing discrepancies between app store and subscription system

**Requested features**

- Add K-pop dance tutorials
- Include street jazz style
- Add leg hold/advanced move tutorials
- Create content for teenagers
- Add more Latin dances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sing by Stingray free?

Sing by Stingray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dance Lessons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sing by Stingray or Dance Lessons?

Sing by Stingray is rated higher. Sing by Stingray averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Dance Lessons averages 4.5 from 626 ratings.

### Do Sing by Stingray or Dance Lessons have ads?

Sing by Stingray shows ads; Dance Lessons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sing by Stingray or Dance Lessons?

Sing by Stingray ships an update every 2 months, and Dance Lessons every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sing by Stingray was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dance Lessons on October 19, 2026.

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