Comparison

STEPIN vs DREAM STAGE

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

Head to head
About

STEPIN

Engage in K-Pop dance battles and challenges using real-time AI motion tracking. Compete globally for prizes, practice with neon guides, and receive AI-evaluated scores. Share your performances privately with silhouette videos and connect with a worldwide dance community.

Highlights
  • AI motion tracking for dance evaluation
  • K-Pop dance tournaments with prizes
  • Random Play Dance and Challenge modes
  • AI-evaluated dance scores and rankings
  • Silhouette video for private sharing
  • Global K-Pop dance community
Features
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STEPIN is a dance battle platform based on real-time motion tracking AI. Immerse in features like K-Pop Dance tournaments, random play dances and dance challenges anytime, anywhere on your phone! ■ K-pop Dance Tournament with Huge Prizes & Rewards! - Compete with users worldwide to win prizes and rewards! ■ AI-evaluated Dance Scores & Rankings - Sync up with the original K-Pop choreo to elevate your scores! ■ Practice before the Tournament! - Practice using the Random Play Dance, Challenge and Practice modes to achieve higher scores - Practice with the same neon guides as the tournament ■ Upload stress-free with the Silhouette Video feature - Protect your privacy, share your dance! ■ Global K-Pop Dance Community with Dancers Worldwide - Explore videos from other users and upload yours too. □ Get closer with STEPIN  - Tiktok: @stepin.official / @stepin.kpopdance - Instagram: @stepin.official - YouTube: @stepin.official For support, contact us at stepin.cs@sidewalkplay.com STEPIN Homepage: https://www.stepin.ai/ Terms of Service: https://help.stepin.ai/terms/eula Privacy Policy: https://help.stepin.ai/terms/privacy_policy

About

DREAM STAGE

Features
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# STAR User Features Upload videos and live broadcasts Earn Star Coins Number of Star Coins earned and play count Display the number of Star Coins earned and play count in the app Display STAR user rankings at all times (Coins, Views) Display countdown to audition deadlines # Rankings and Incentives The top 20 in the 3-month, 6-month, and annual rankings will receive the opportunity to participate in live concerts held in Japan and Korea. A fair and transparent ranking system is provided to users, promoting healthy competition and motivation. Strictly prevents ranking manipulation and fraudulent activities. # STAR 사용자 기능 - 동영상 및 라이브 방송 업로드 - Star Coin 획득 - Star Coin 획득 수와 재생 - 횟수를 앱에 상시 표시 - STAR 사용자 상시 순위 표시(코인, 조회수) - 오디션 마감일 카운트다운 표시 # 순위와 인센티브 - 3개월, 6개월, 연간 랭킹 상위 20명이 일본과 한국에서 진행되는 라이브 콘서트 출전권 획득 - 공정하고 투명한 랭킹 시스템을 사용자에게 제공하여 건전한 경쟁을 촉진하고 동기 부여하는 플랫폼 - 순위 조작 및 부정행위를 엄격히 방지 # STARユーザー機能 - 動画やライブ放送のアップロード - Star Coin獲得 - Star Coin獲得数と再生 - 回数をアプリに常時表示 - STARユーザーを常時ランキング表示(コイン、再生回数) - オーディション締切日カウントダウン表示 # ランキングとインセンティブ - 3ヶ月、6ヶ月、年間ランキング上位20名が日本と韓国で行われるライブコンサートの出場権を獲得 - 公正で透明なランキングシステムをユーザーに提供し、健全な競争を促進し、動機付けするプラットフォーム - 順位操作や不正行為を厳しく防止 # STAR 用户功能 上传视频和直播 获取 Star Coin(星币) 获取的 Star Coin 数量和播放次数 在应用内显示获取的 Star Coin 数量和播放次数 实时显示 STAR 用户排名(星币、浏览次数) 显示试镜截止日期倒计时 # 排名与奖励 3个月、6个月、年度排名前20名将获得日本和韩国现场演唱会的参赛资格 向用户提供公平透明的排名系统,促进健康竞争并激励用户 严格防止排名操控和作弊行为

Screenshots

STEPIN4 screens
DREAM STAGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DREAM STAGE at none against STEPIN's 17. DREAM STAGE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. STEPIN sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. DREAM STAGE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEPIN ships an update every 9 days, DREAM STAGE weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
STEPIN versus DREAM STAGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEPINDREAM STAGE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB162 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSidewalk EntertainmentFanFame Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

17 purchases

STEPIN

One-time17
  • Energy Bundle S$0.99
  • Small Diamond Bundle$0.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_S$0.99
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  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_S$0.99
  • 1 Package$1.00
  • Energy Bundle M$1.99
  • Energy Bundle L$4.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_M$4.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_M$4.99
  • Medium Diamond Bundle$4.99
  • Energy Bundle XL$9.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_L$9.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_L$9.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMONDXL$49.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_XL$49.99
  • FIRST48HOUR_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_XXL$99.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_XXL$99.99
None

DREAM STAGE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEPIN free?
STEPIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DREAM STAGE free?
DREAM STAGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STEPIN or DREAM STAGE have ads?
STEPIN shows ads; DREAM STAGE does not.
Which is updated more often, STEPIN or DREAM STAGE?
STEPIN ships an update every 9 days, and DREAM STAGE weekly. Most recently, STEPIN was updated on July 18, 2026 and DREAM STAGE on May 16, 2026.

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