# KAR vs dance.dance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KAR at 65% against dance.dance's 0%. KAR also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (588 vs 25). dance.dance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dance.dance asks for nothing beyond the download.

KAR holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAR has 588 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of KAR's written reviews are positive against 0% of dance.dance's.

KAR ships an update every 9 days, dance.dance every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAR | dance.dance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081/reviews)** | [3.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancedance/id1193003743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **588** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kids Artistic Revue](https://appshunter.io/developer/474669084) | [LIST2VIEW, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066387156) |

## What reviewers say

### KAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081)

Access schedules, facility maps, results, and exclusive photos and videos for dance competitions. This app provides a direct connection to competition information in a user-friendly format.

**Highlights:** Competition schedules, Facility maps, Real-time results, Exclusive photos, Exclusive videos, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KAR Dance Schedule | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for keeping track of competition schedule
- 👍 Useful for dancers and parents
- 👍 Provides competition details and results
- 👍 Convenient to use at the competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent updates and live information
- 🐛 Crashes and fails to load videos/photos
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access videos/photos
- Schedule information not always accurate or up-to-date
- Difficulty logging into parent account through the app
- Android compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Live stream option for remote viewing
- Ability to filter schedule by studio, day, or category
- Option to favorite specific dance numbers
- Improved real-time updates on current stage/awards


### dance.dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancedance/id1193003743)

Discover local dance events, studios, and workshops. Connect with others through a messenger and forum, and access video critiques and live competition streams. Find classifieds for jobs, auditions, and studios for sale.

**Highlights:** Local event discovery, Video critiques, Dance studio listings, Live competition streaming, Messenger and forum, Classifieds for jobs and auditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAR free?

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

### Is dance.dance free?

dance.dance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KAR or dance.dance?

KAR is rated higher. KAR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while dance.dance averages 3.2 from 25 ratings.

### Do KAR or dance.dance have ads?

Neither KAR nor dance.dance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAR or dance.dance?

KAR ships an update every 9 days, and dance.dance every 6 days. Most recently, KAR was updated on September 17, 2026 and dance.dance on August 11, 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.*