Comparison

DanceBody LIVE vs the ness

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

Head to head
About

DanceBody LIVE

Access a variety of live and on-demand dance cardio and sculpt classes from anywhere. This fitness app offers fun, challenging workouts set to great music, with no equipment required to begin. Integrate with Apple Health Kit to track your heart rate and compete on the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Live daily dance cardio classes
  • On-demand sculpt and dance workouts
  • Workouts of varying lengths and levels
  • No equipment required
  • Apple Health Kit integration
  • Leaderboard for sweat points
Features
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Dance cardio and sculpt classes with real results: meet the dance workout created by nice people dancing to good music. In 2013, our proudly small, female-founded business kicked off in NYC out of pure demand for effective, fun, challenging, community-oriented dance fitness classes. Through DanceBody LIVE, you can stream multiple LIVE classes daily. Or, workout On Demand around your schedule with hundreds of dance cardio and sculpt classes, varying in length and level. No equipment necessary to start, but you can find everything you need to enhance your workouts on our DanceBody Shop. Email us at streamteam@dancebody.com. Check us out socially on @dancebody on any platform and use the hashtags #streamteam #dancebodylive DanceBody in-studio classes are available in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, and seasonally in The Hamptons. Check out dancebody.com for more information. The app integrates with Apple Health Kit to display your heart rate in real time, so that you can see the intensity of your workout and earn sweat points on the leaderboard. To access all features and content you can subscribe to DanceBody LIVE on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app*. Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. *All payments are paid through your iTunes/Google Account and may be managed under Account Settings after initial payment. Subscription payments automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: www.dancebody.com/dancebody-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: www.dancebody.com/dancebody-privacy-policy

About

the ness

Experience a unique workout that combines trampoline, strength, and cardio. Access a variety of classes, including live and on-demand sessions, to improve memory, sensory awareness, and coordination at your own pace and place.

Highlights
  • Trampoline workouts
  • Strength training
  • Cardio sessions
  • Live classes
  • On-demand sessions
  • Group instruction
  • Private training
Features
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We are the ness. A dance-based movement method that offers classes IRL and online. We combine choreography and a trampoline to create a high energy, low impact workout that you’ll look forward to everyday. And for days you want off the trampoline we have sculpt, a mat-based class that builds strength and a deeper connection to your body. Whatever way you want to move, we’ll meet you there—at your pace or your place.

Screenshots

DanceBody LIVE4 screens
the ness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the ness at none against DanceBody LIVE's 2. the ness also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). DanceBody LIVE's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 31) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. DanceBody LIVE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. the ness asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

the ness holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DanceBody LIVE has 223 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of DanceBody LIVE's written reviews are positive against 100% of the ness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DanceBody LIVE ships an update every 6 weeks, the ness every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DanceBody LIVE versus the ness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceBody LIVEthe ness
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (223 ratings)5.0 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDanceBody LLCSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

DanceBody LIVE

All ratings223 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.5%

the ness

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

DanceBody LIVE

From 223 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and engaging workouts
  • 👍 Great variety of classes
  • 💪 Effective for toning and sculpting
  • 🕺 Enjoyable dance-based fitness
  • 🤩 Motivating and energetic instructors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues with audio/video quality
  • ⏱️ Lack of on-demand class recordings
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🕰️ Limited class scheduling options

the ness

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing instructors
  • 👍 Fun and engaging workouts
  • 👍 Great music and playlists
  • 👍 Variety of classes (bounce, sculpt)
  • 👍 Positive and welcoming community

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Pace can be fast at times
  • 🤔 Modifications sometimes needed for pacing

Bugs and requests

DanceBody LIVE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes
  • Connectivity issues during live classes
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More on-demand class options
  • Ability to save or replay live classes
  • Expanded class scheduling and time zones
  • Improved audio and video quality

the ness

Requested features

1 request
  • Ability to do a live class in NYC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DanceBody LIVE

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum$34.991 Month
  • Prima$349.991 Year
None

the ness

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DanceBody LIVE free?
DanceBody LIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is the ness free?
the ness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DanceBody LIVE or the ness?
the ness is rated higher. DanceBody LIVE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while the ness averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.
Do DanceBody LIVE or the ness have ads?
Neither DanceBody LIVE nor the ness shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DanceBody LIVE or the ness?
DanceBody LIVE ships an update every 6 weeks, and the ness every 2 months. Most recently, DanceBody LIVE was updated on November 3, 2026 and the ness on November 3, 2026.

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