Comparison

DanceComp vs CREATIVATE

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

Head to head
About

DanceComp

This app brings the world of ballroom dancing to your fingertips, offering competition results, event schedules, and vendor information. It also serves as a social platform for the dance community to share updates, photos, and videos.

Highlights
  • Competition results
  • Event program and heatlists
  • Official and vendor information
  • Social sharing of stories, pictures, and videos
  • Community event updates
Features
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Ballroom Dancing is now a swipe away. DanceComp Mobile App has always offered competitions results, program, heatlists, and event information, including attending Officials and Vendors. Now DanceComp becomes a full fledge social place, for the dance community to be informed about events, share stories, pictures and videos, and be recognized for your participation in our industry. Discover the world of Ballroom Dancing with a few taps and swipes!

About

CREATIVATE

This app is a comprehensive creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting. It offers step-by-step guidance, tutorials, and editing tools to help users learn and create. It also allows direct control of compatible smart machines for enhanced crafting.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step machine guidance
  • Stitch database and tutorials
  • Embroidery editor and design placement
  • Quilt design and cutting charts
  • Craft cutting design tools
  • Direct machine control
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The CREATIVATE™ App is your all-in-one creative companion for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting - with everything you need to learn, create, and make your best work yet. Sewing Features (Mobile & Tablet) Whether you're setting up your machine for the first time or tackling an advanced project, CREATIVATE has you covered. - Step-by-Step Guidance: Get machine-specific setup and sewing support tailored to your machine. - Stitch Database: Browse and select stitches with recommended settings for your project. - Learning Tutorials: Build your skills with guided stitch and technique tutorials. - Troubleshooting Help: Find fast solutions to common sewing issues. Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 - App Control (Mobile) Control your Singer Smart Heavy Duty 9120 directly from your phone with dedicated sewing and embroidery controls - all from the CREATIVATE app. - Stitch Selector: Select stitches, adjust settings, and send them straight to your machine. - Embroidery Controller: Monitor stitch-out progress, step through stitches, manage color block changes, and control hoop positioning - all from your phone. Embroidery Features (Mobile & Tablet) - Embroidery Editor: Core design and editing tools built into the app - compatible with any connected embroidery machine. - Design Placement: Photograph your hoop and send it directly to your machine for precise placement. - PhotoStitch: Turn any photo into an embroidery design with a single shot. Quilting Features (Tablet only) Design, cut, and piece your quilts with a simple, intuitive digital tool - perfect for first-timers and experienced quilters alike. - Design your quilt blocks, choose fabrics, add borders and sashing, and preview your finished quilt. - Get easy-to-follow cutting charts and step-by-step piecing instructions. - Integrates exclusively with the SINGER® MOMENTO™ Craft Cutting Machine for faster, more precise fabric cuts. Craft Cutting Features (Tablet only) Create custom designs and bring them to life on the SINGER® MOMENTO™ 24" Craft Cutting Machine. - Design: Add text, shapes, images, and more to your canvas. - Customize: Use built-in tools to make every design uniquely yours. - Endless Possibilities: Works with fabric, vinyl, and much more. Download now and start making your best work yet. CREATIVATE-connected machines are premium sewing, embroidery, quilting, and craft cutting machines sold under the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING®, and PFAFF® brands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DanceComp4 screens
CREATIVATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DanceComp at 71% against CREATIVATE's 18%. DanceComp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). CREATIVATE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price and device support 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. CREATIVATE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DanceComp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CREATIVATE holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CREATIVATE has 405 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of DanceComp's written reviews are positive against 18% of CREATIVATE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DanceComp ships an update every 3 months, CREATIVATE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DanceComp versus CREATIVATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceCompCREATIVATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (60 ratings)4.4 (405 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings60405 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB376 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFHCONCEPT, LLCVSM Group AB

Customer experience

DanceComp

All ratings58 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

CREATIVATE

All ratings405 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative78.4%

Bugs and requests

DanceComp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CREATIVATE

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Measurement unit selection dialog box cut off/not fully visible
  • Unable to confirm measurement choice (mm/inches) - OK button unresponsive
  • App freezes when accessing embroidery, crafting, or quilting tabs
  • Login button missing or unresponsive
  • Sign-in credentials field present but no submit button
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  • Monitor function crashes immediately upon opening
  • App crashes when opening embroidery tab
  • File compatibility issues after app rebranding from SewNet
  • Cannot change file types
  • Thread change notifications broken for over 1 year
  • App hangs after selecting measurement units
  • Keyboard hides create account/subscribe button on smaller screens
  • QR box missing from home page
  • Continuous loading screens without syncing
  • Payment checkout freezes during processing
  • Server cannot be reached for login
  • Machine connection failures
  • Website frequently asks to re-login despite being logged in

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add missing sewing machine models to database
  • Implement working print functionality
  • Fix audible push notifications for monitor alerts
  • Improve mobile app design capabilities
  • Add support for older machine models (Epic 1, Designer Ruby 90, Topaz 50, etc.)
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  • Restore features from previous mySewnet version
  • Optimize app for smaller phone screens and older devices
  • Improve time estimation accuracy for monitor function

In-app purchases

None

DanceComp

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CREATIVATE

Subscriptions3
  • CREATIVATE Essential$9.991 Month
  • CREATIVATE Extra$19.991 Month
  • CREATIVATE Elite Membership$39.991 Month

Questions

Is DanceComp free?
DanceComp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREATIVATE free?
CREATIVATE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DanceComp or CREATIVATE?
CREATIVATE is rated higher. DanceComp averages 4.1 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while CREATIVATE averages 4.4 from 405 ratings.
Do DanceComp or CREATIVATE have ads?
DanceComp shows ads; CREATIVATE does not.
Which is updated more often, DanceComp or CREATIVATE?
DanceComp ships an update every 3 months, and CREATIVATE every 6 weeks. Most recently, DanceComp was updated on October 23, 2026 and CREATIVATE on November 3, 2026.

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