Comparison

DanceSteps vs Your First Dance

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Your First Dance

Learn your wedding first dance with professional guidance. Access over 27 video lessons covering everything from basic holds to advanced dips and lifts. Practice at your own pace with step-by-step instruction and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 27+ professional video lessons
  • Step-by-step instruction
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Progress tracking
  • Cast to TV (AirPlay/Chromecast)
  • Wedding countdown
Features
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Learn your wedding first dance without a studio and without the stress. Your First Dance is designed by professional ballroom champions with 20+ years of experience teaching wedding couples. Whether your wedding is a year away or next week, this app gives you everything you need to feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. 27 PROFESSIONAL LESSONS IN YOUR POCKET Get access to over 27 video lessons covering everything from basic holds to turns, dips, and lifts. This is the same instruction you'd receive across multiple private studio sessions, now available anytime on your phone. Private lessons typically cost $100-$200 per session, and most couples need 5-10 sessions. Your First Dance puts that same professional instruction in your hands for a fraction of the cost. STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO INSTRUCTION Follow along with structured lessons organized by skill level, from proper hold and posture through basic steps, turns, and even dips and lifts. Each lesson is demonstrated from multiple perspectives so both the lead and follow can learn their part. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Practice anytime, anywhere. All you need is a few square feet of space. Set your practice frequency and get gentle reminders to keep you on track. No rigid choreography, just simple moves you can make your own. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how many lessons you've completed, total practice time, and days active. A wedding countdown keeps you motivated as your big day approaches. CAST TO YOUR TV Practice on the big screen. Cast lessons to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast so you can follow along without squinting at your phone. FREE TO TRY Download and start with free introductory lessons. Unlock lifetime access to every lesson, variation, and perspective in the library with a single purchase - no subscription, no recurring charges. WHAT'S INCLUDED: - 27+ video lessons across 5 categories - Posture & Frame, Basic Elements, Figures & Steps, Turns, Dips Tricks & Lifts - Leader and follower perspectives for every lesson - Wedding countdown with weekly reminders - Practice reminders on your schedule - Progress tracking across all lessons - AirPlay and Chromecast support - Syncs across devices PRICING: Your First Dance offers lifetime access for a one-time purchase of $99.99. Pay once and get unlimited access to all lesson content forever — no subscription, no recurring fees. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Service: https://yourfirstdance.net/terms | Privacy Policy: https://yourfirstdance.net/privacy

Screenshots

DanceSteps4 screens
Your First Dance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Your First Dance at 100% against DanceSteps's 42%. Your First Dance also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). DanceSteps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Your First Dance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per month. DanceSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Your First Dance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of DanceSteps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Your First Dance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DanceSteps ships an update every 3 weeks, Your First Dance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DanceSteps versus Your First Dance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceStepsYour First Dance
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnthony BoudouvasYour First Dance LLC

Customer experience

DanceSteps

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%

Your First Dance

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DanceSteps

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Your First Dance

Subscriptions1
  • Membership$69.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is DanceSteps free?
DanceSteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Your First Dance free?
Your First Dance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DanceSteps or Your First Dance?
Your First Dance is rated higher. DanceSteps averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Your First Dance averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DanceSteps or Your First Dance have ads?
Neither DanceSteps nor Your First Dance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DanceSteps or Your First Dance?
DanceSteps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Your First Dance fortnightly. Most recently, DanceSteps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Your First Dance on October 5, 2026.

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