KAR vs LPRecorder
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!
LPRecorder
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LP Recorder is a convenient app that allows the user to select from a set of scripts and record the dialog that's in it. Then simply either export or upload the result.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LPRecorder at none against KAR's 1. LPRecorder also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). KAR's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 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. LPRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
KAR ships an update every 9 days, LPRecorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KAR | LPRecorder |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 2 months |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kids Artistic Revue | Living Popups 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
LPRecorder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KAR
- KAR Dance Schedule$4.99
LPRecorder
No in-app purchases
