DanceSteps vs SongKeyByEar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DanceSteps
Learn basic dance steps for various styles like Salsa, Rumba, and Waltz with guided tutorials. Experiment at your own pace without music or follow along with rhythm-based animations. The app offers tips and advice for both male and female movements, adaptable for solo or partner practice.
- Learn basic steps for Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Cha Cha
- High-quality rhythm-tunes included
- Learning mode for self-paced practice
- Tips and information for each dance
- Male/Female movement guidance
- Solo, partner, or couple practice modes
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*** FREE for limited time! *** DanceSteps allows you to experiment with and finally learn the basic steps of a dance by using your iPhone or iPod Touch. It can achieve this with a very simple user interface and with provided high quality rhythm-tunes that can help you learn the steps even easier. ************************************************* - "Featured" by Apple for March and April of 2011 in most App Stores all over the world!! - 10/10 score from theiphoneappreview.com! http://www.theiphoneappreview.com/2011/02/dancesteps-iphone-app-review/ - itreview.com: "Having been born with at least two left feet, the current craze for dance - jazz, tap, ballroom, on ice and no doubt in many other styles - has passed us by. No more. Thanks to DanceSteps we now have the opportunity to master salsa, rumba, samba and waltz, with more to follow" http://www.itreviews.co.uk/software/s1005.htm ************************************************* Key features: - Five rhythms are now included, with two basic steps for each: Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Waltz and Cha Cha. More are on the way! - You can also see useful information and tips for each dance, like how partners must hold each other, on which foot body weight should be etc. - In “Learning mode”, you can move the feet forward or backward at your own pace to gain a better understanding of dance’s basic steps with no music to distract you. In this mode, useful notes will come up in color clouds to assist you for both male/female movements. - Designed to be easy to use: You are a male ? Just hold the device at the default position. A female ? Rotate the device upside down to gain a better view of your (red) feet on the dance floor and observer the cloud notes (the red ones) in the correct position so you can read it. A couple ? Even better! Put the device in between you two to learn the steps together! - When you feel ready to move your feet along the rhythm, press the Play button and watch the feet figures moving on the dance floor according the beat of the music. Keep up with the rhythm beat and wake the dancer inside you! Visit http://www.noveltyview.com for more information and additional products.
SongKeyByEar
Enhance your aural skills and music theory knowledge with an interactive tool. Explore scales, chords, and melodies using the Circle of Fifths and an on-screen piano. Identify song keys by matching scales and chords to melodies.
- Circle of Fifths visualization
- Major and minor scale/chord toggling
- Interactive two-octave piano
- Melody key detection
- Chord progression exploration
- Note highlighting on piano and Circle of Fifths
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Introducing "Song Key By Ear" - the ultimate app for music enthusiasts and students seeking to enhance their aural skills and deepen their understanding of music theory. With its innovative approach, this app revolutionizes the way you learn and explore melodies. At the heart of the app lies the iconic Circle of Fifths, where you can toggle between major and minor scales and chords. Beneath it, a two-octave piano awaits your touch. Tap on any scale or chord, and the app will play it, simultaneously highlighting the corresponding notes on the piano and the related scales/chords on the Circle of Fifths. But the true magic happens when you listen to a melody. As the notes unfold, tap the scales or chords that resonate with the melody. The app will guide you by playing the selected options, allowing you to discern whether they are consonant or dissonant with the melody. When you find the perfect match, the highlighted group of six scales/chords on the Circle of Fifths reveals the key of the melody. Dive deeper into the world of music theory by exploring chord progressions. Tap the chords on the Circle of Fifths, and the app will reveal the melodic journey, note by note, on the piano. "Song Key By Ear" is more than just an app; it's a comprehensive learning experience. As you interact with the intuitive interface, you'll train your ear, visualize notes, and gain a profound understanding of music theory in a fun and engaging way. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a budding enthusiast, "Song Key By Ear" is your ultimate companion on the journey to mastering the art of music. Keywords: music theory, ear training, Circle of Fifths, scales, chords, melody, key detection, piano, interactive learning, music education.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SongKeyByEar at 100% against DanceSteps's 42%. SongKeyByEar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). DanceSteps's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.5). 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.
SongKeyByEar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of DanceSteps's written reviews are positive against 100% of SongKeyByEar's.
| Parameter | DanceSteps | SongKeyByEar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Boudouvas | Andrii Rudenko |
Customer experience
DanceSteps
SongKeyByEar
In-app purchases
DanceSteps
No in-app purchases
SongKeyByEar
No in-app purchases









