# KAR vs Revive Dance Convention

The clearest difference is rating: Revive Dance Convention at 4.7 against KAR's 4.2. Revive Dance Convention also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). KAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Revive Dance Convention holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAR has 588 ratings behind it against 56, 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 75% of Revive Dance Convention's.

KAR ships an update every 9 days, Revive Dance Convention every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAR | Revive Dance Convention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081/reviews) | **[4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revive-dance-convention/id1487449358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **588** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kids Artistic Revue](https://appshunter.io/developer/474669084) | [Revive Dance Convention](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487449357) |

## 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


### Revive Dance Convention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revive-dance-convention/id1487449358)

Navigate dance competitions and conventions with ease. Access schedules, competition orders, and live updates. Shop for merchandise directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Workshop Schedule, Competition Order, Competition Tracker, Live Feed, Online Store

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAR free?

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

### Is Revive Dance Convention free?

Revive Dance Convention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KAR or Revive Dance Convention?

Revive Dance Convention is rated higher. KAR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while Revive Dance Convention averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.

### Do KAR or Revive Dance Convention have ads?

Revive Dance Convention shows ads; KAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, KAR or Revive Dance Convention?

KAR ships an update every 9 days, and Revive Dance Convention every 9 months. Most recently, KAR was updated on October 13, 2026 and Revive Dance Convention on October 13, 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.*