# Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge vs Dance Ninja

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge at free with in-app purchases against Dance Ninja's subscription. Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 42%). Dance Ninja's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (650 vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dance Ninja sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge against 4.7 for Dance Ninja. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dance Ninja has 650 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge's written reviews are positive against 42% of Dance Ninja's.

Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Dance Ninja every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge | Dance Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmijust-dance-nowchallenge/id6453470245/reviews) | **[4.7 (650 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dance-ninja-filter-games/id6593661433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **650** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 319 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ritmi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699349512) | [Vir Reality Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690270289) |

## What reviewers say

### Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritmijust-dance-nowchallenge/id6453470245)

Engage in exciting dance battles and win prizes in this motion-based rhythm game. Follow on-screen prompts to match dance moves with the music, customize your avatar, and compete in weekly challenges.

**Highlights:** Motion-based dance gameplay, Dance battles and challenges, Avatar customization, Leaderboard system, PVP and Co-op modes, Weekly events and prizes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CookieCoin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red CATSbro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink CATSbro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue EnergUP | $0.99 | one-time |
| ChocoCoin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Starter Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dance Pass Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Kit | $11.99 | one-time |


### Dance Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dance-ninja-filter-games/id6593661433)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience the viral dance challenge sensation directly on your iPhone. Learn new viral dances daily, score your moves in real-time, and turn your playtime into an energizing workout without any extra equipment.

**Highlights:** Real-time move scoring, Daily viral dance challenges, No extra equipment needed, Workout and play, TikTok and Instagram trend

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Dances | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Dances (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Unlock Key | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Teaches popular TikTok dances
- 💃 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to create custom dances
- ⭐ Entertaining for dance enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive paywall for dance unlocks ($0.99 per dance)
- 🐛 Glitchy dance and song performance
- ⏳ Extremely slow app loading times
- 🔄 Limited dance variety with constant repetition
- 📊 Unfair scoring system requiring perfection

**Reported bugs**

- App takes excessively long to load
- Dances and songs experience glitches during playback
- Scoring system inaccurately rates user performance
- Video recording interface blocks user's head with score display
- Age verification system contradicts app store listing

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse dances to reduce repetition
- Implement ability to scroll through and select different dances
- Allow video editing or repositioning to avoid score overlays
- Improve scoring algorithm to be more forgiving
- Add more songs and choreography options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge free?

Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dance Ninja free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge or Dance Ninja?

Dance Ninja is rated higher. Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dance Ninja averages 4.7 from 650 ratings.

### Do Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge or Dance Ninja have ads?

Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge shows ads; Dance Ninja does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge or Dance Ninja?

Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dance Ninja every 8 days. Most recently, Ritmi・Just Dance Now・Challenge was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dance Ninja on October 30, 2026.

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