Comparison

DanceBody LIVE vs Gulp

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

Gulp

Features
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Gulp turns your water goal into a screen-time gate: drink first, scroll later. Meet Axel, the axolotl who guards your apps. Open something you've gated and Axel is there instead, waiting for you to drink. Choose the apps that usually pull your attention away, set a daily hydration goal, and let Gulp keep those distractions blocked until you make progress. Log a glass, unlock your apps, and get back to your day with a simple habit loop that is easy to understand. How Gulp works: 1. Set your daily water goal 2. Pick apps and categories with Apple's Screen Time picker 3. Log water as you drink 4. Unlock selected apps when you hit your hydration target or active unlock window What you can do with Gulp: - Block distracting apps until your water goal is done - Select individual apps or whole categories - Track daily hydration progress and streaks - Review your unlock history and weekly trends - Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Get reminders when you are falling behind - Use light, dark, or system appearance - Keep app selections private on device Gulp is built for people who want real accountability without a complicated habit system. Drink water, unlock your apps, and move on. Some features require Apple Screen Time authorization. Health sync is optional and uses Apple Health only with your permission. Gulp is not a medical app and does not provide medical advice. Gulp Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks the full experience forever. No subscription or recurring charge. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://randyventures.github.io/GulpSite/privacy/

Screenshots

DanceBody LIVE4 screens
Gulp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gulp at weekly against DanceBody LIVE's every 6 weeks. DanceBody LIVE's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. DanceBody LIVE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Gulp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DanceBody LIVE ships an update every 6 weeks, Gulp weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DanceBody LIVE versus Gulp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceBody LIVEGulp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (223 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings223 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanceBody LLCRandy Torres

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

Gulp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DanceBody LIVE

Subscriptions2
  • Platinum$34.991 Month
  • Prima$349.991 Year
6 purchases

Gulp

Subscriptions5
  • Gulp Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gulp Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Gulp Pro Annual Offer$19.991 Year
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  • Gulp Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Gulp Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gulp Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is DanceBody LIVE free?
DanceBody LIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gulp free?
Gulp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DanceBody LIVE or Gulp have ads?
Neither DanceBody LIVE nor Gulp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DanceBody LIVE or Gulp?
DanceBody LIVE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gulp weekly. Most recently, DanceBody LIVE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gulp on October 24, 2026.

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