# Magic Starㅤ vs Dance Pulse

The clearest difference is rating: Dance Pulse at 5.0 against Magic Starㅤ's 4.4. Dance Pulse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 31 months). Magic Starㅤ's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Starㅤ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dance Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dance Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Starㅤ has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Starㅤ ships an update every 31 months, Dance Pulse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Starㅤ | Dance Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-star/id1579005361/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dance-pulse-ai-rhythm-game/id6761826799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 299 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Guangxiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541108185) | [Berkehan ozturk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621875957) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Starㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-star/id1579005361)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Music, #210 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Engage in a rhythm-based game with a simple breakthrough mode. Experience a strong musical beat and challenging click operations that enhance the fun.

**Highlights:** Simple breakthrough mode, Strong music rhythm, Slightly difficult click operation, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamond | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1 Time Limited | $0.99 | one-time |
| $2 Time Limited | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Time Limited | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 Discount Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| $10 Time Limited | $9.99 | one-time |
| $16 Time Limited | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Diamond | $20.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Diamond | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Lots of updates and new songs
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and characters
- 👍 Reminds players of nostalgic games like Audition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate scoring and gameplay issues
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in certain modes
- 🐛 Glitches with login and account issues
- 🐛 High memory/storage usage

**Reported bugs**

- Account login failures and data errors
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Disappearing/resetting of purchased items
- Inability to access account after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to change skin color/tone of characters
- Option to choose song BPM range
- Trading/gifting system for in-game items
- More free diamond/currency earning opportunities
- Extend event durations


### Dance Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dance-pulse-ai-rhythm-game/id6761826799)

This rhythm game uses AI to analyze your dance moves in real-time, providing instant feedback and scoring. Learn various choreographies, track your calories burned, and compete on global leaderboards. It offers a gamified experience for fitness and fun.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI scoring, Performance grading (S, A, B, C, D), 13+ unique choreographies, Calorie tracking, Global leaderboard, Dark neon aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Starㅤ free?

Magic Starㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dance Pulse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Starㅤ or Dance Pulse?

Dance Pulse is rated higher. Magic Starㅤ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Dance Pulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magic Starㅤ or Dance Pulse have ads?

Magic Starㅤ shows ads; Dance Pulse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Starㅤ or Dance Pulse?

Magic Starㅤ ships an update every 31 months, and Dance Pulse every 3 days. Most recently, Magic Starㅤ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dance Pulse on October 25, 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.*