KAR vs Check In Pointe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KAR
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.
- Competition schedules
- Facility maps
- Real-time results
- Exclusive photos
- Exclusive videos
- User-friendly interface
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KAR strives to bring their clients cutting edge technology to simplify and enhance the competition experience. The new KAR app is an industry first that brings you schedules, facility maps, results & exclusive photo and videos in an efficient, user friendly format on your iPod or iPhone! Download our free app now! It's a direct connection at your fingertips to KAR - America's Favorite Dance Competition!
Check In Pointe
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We have created this app for you, our loyal users, to offer you faster and better support, to find out about the latest news, to connect with our community and to use our tools. We hope you enjoy it. You are welcome to send us your suggestions. Just write to us, we would love to hear your feedback. Check In Pointe is a solution designed for dance studios to manage recital check in. Check In Pointe handles dancer check in, dressing room assignments, waivers, messaging, documents, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Check In Pointe at none against KAR's 1. Check In Pointe also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. KAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Check In Pointe asks for nothing beyond the download.
KAR ships an update every 9 days, Check In Pointe daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KAR | Check In Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (588 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 588 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kids Artistic Revue | Dance Connection of Islip Inc |
Bugs and requests
KAR
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
Check In Pointe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KAR
- KAR Dance Schedule$4.99
Check In Pointe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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