Luna Controller vs Just Dance Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luna Controller
This app allows you to set up and manage your game controllers for a cloud gaming service. It also enables you to use your phone as a virtual controller to play games, with options for guest play and managing connections.
- Register Luna Controllers
- Set up Wi-Fi and Cloud Direct
- Use phone as virtual controller
- Add guests to gaming sessions
- Manage Bluetooth connection
- Update controller software
- Check battery status
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The Luna Controller app allows you to set up and manage your Luna Controllers and play Luna games using your phone via the Phone Controller. With the Luna Controller app you can: - Register Luna Controllers to your Amazon account - Set up your Luna Controller to connect to wifi and enable Cloud Direct - Play games on Luna using touch inputs on your mobile device using the Phone Controller - Add friends to your local Luna gaming session using Guest Mode - Manage the Cloud Direct wifi connection - Manage your Luna Controller Bluetooth connection - Update the software on your Luna Controllers - Check battery status - Switch between Cloud Direct and Bluetooth - Get help for common troubleshooting problems To set up the Luna Controller: 1. Download and install the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 2. Power up your Luna Controller with 2 AA batteries. Press and hold the Luna button for 3 seconds, and an orange light will start spinning 3. Open the Luna Controller app and follow the on-screen instructions To set up a Luna Phone Controller: No controller? No problem. You can use your phone to play Luna games. 1. Go to the appstore on your mobile device and install the Luna Controller app. 2. Sign into your Amazon account. 3. Select Play With Phone Controller. The next time you're ready to play, just follow these steps: 1. Open the Luna app on a compatible device, such as a compatible Fire TV, PC or Mac 2. Open the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 3. Select Launch under your virtual controller and wait for your controller to connect to Luna. 4. Use the virtual controller to select the game you want to play and launch it. Guests can also download the Luna Controller app and join in on the gameplay. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).
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.
- Scores dance moves
- Smartphone navigation
- No extra accessories needed
- Supports up to 6 players
- Tracks moves with smartphone
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Luna Controller at 4.6 against Just Dance Controller's 2.0. Luna Controller also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 16%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Just Dance Controller's advantage is chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Luna Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Luna Controller's written reviews are positive against 16% of Just Dance Controller's.
Luna Controller ships an update monthly, Just Dance Controller every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Luna Controller | Just Dance Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better | 2.0 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews — better | 16.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K — better | 2K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #27 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Ubisoft |
Customer experience
Luna Controller
Just Dance Controller
User reviews
Luna Controller
From 7.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 👍 Smooth and responsive app
- 💡 Great option for gaming grandkids
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on opening
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Controller not working as expected
- 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
Just Dance Controller
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Luna Controller
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Virtual controller not working
- Controller disconnects frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for Backbone controller
- Allow using phone as controller for TV
- Improve controller compatibility
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
Luna Controller
No in-app purchases
Just Dance Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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