Comparison

Just Dance Controller vs Sonolus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scores dance moves
  • Smartphone navigation
  • No extra accessories needed
  • Supports up to 6 players
  • Tracks moves with smartphone
Currently charting
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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.

About

Sonolus

Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.

Highlights
  • Rhythm game exploration
  • Multiplayer gameplay
  • Level creation
  • Replay sharing
  • Community connection
Features
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Explore the world of rhythm games, connect with other rhythm game lovers, create and share your own levels and replays, and more! Whether you are playing solo, together with other people, or competing against other people, there is a vibrant world of rhythm games waiting to be discovered!

Screenshots

Just Dance Controller3 screens
Sonolus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonolus at 3.8 against Just Dance Controller's 2.0. Sonolus also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 16%). Just Dance Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and chart position 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. Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Just Dance Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonolus holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Just Dance Controller's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sonolus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Just Dance Controller versus Sonolus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Dance ControllerSonolus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2K ratings)3.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews50.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbisoftMACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Just Dance Controller

All ratings1,955 ratings
Positive22.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative74.0%
Written reviews727 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative79.4%

Sonolus

All ratings1,006 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral15.1%
Negative34.0%

User reviews

Just Dance Controller

From 2K App Store ratings

What 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

Sonolus

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 👍 Great rhythm game
  • 👍 Lots of custom content
  • 👍 Fantastic experience
  • 👍 Awesome game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Banned from server
  • 🐛 Failed connections
  • 🐛 Odd controls
  • 🔒 Homophobic creators
  • 🐛 Server issues

Bugs and requests

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

Sonolus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Chart preview keeps playing on loop
  • Ads

Requested features

2 requests
  • More Project Sekai charts
  • Kpop server

In-app purchases

None

Just Dance Controller

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sonolus

One-time4
  • Gem x500$4.99
  • Gem x1000$9.99
  • Gem x2200$19.99
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  • Gem x6000$49.99

Questions

Is Just Dance Controller free?
Just Dance Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonolus free?
Sonolus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Dance Controller or Sonolus?
Sonolus is rated higher. Just Dance Controller averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Sonolus averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Just Dance Controller or Sonolus have ads?
Sonolus shows ads; Just Dance Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Dance Controller or Sonolus?
Just Dance Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Sonolus every 2 months. Most recently, Just Dance Controller was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sonolus on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Just Dance Controller or Sonolus?
Just Dance Controller currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Sonolus at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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