Comparison

Dancetime vs DanceQueue

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

Head to head
About

Dancetime

This app helps dancers master rhythm by identifying salsa beats in real songs. It visualizes the precise timing live as you listen, offering interactive games and support for different dance styles. Practice your timing anywhere and gain confidence on the dance floor.

Highlights
  • Real-time salsa beat detection
  • Interactive rhythm training game
  • On1 and On2 style support
  • Synced social dance feed
  • Video practice mode
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Struggling to find the "1"? Dancetime isn't just a metronome. Dancetime identifies all salsa beats 1 to 8 powered by advanced audio fingerprinting technology. It instantly identifies the specific song playing around you and uses real-time signal processing to deconstruct the rhythm. It is the only app that recognizes the track and visualizes the precise salsa timing live as you listen. Whether you are a beginner trying to catch the beat or an experienced dancer refining your musicality, see the invisible structure of the music instantly. KEY FEATURES: - Real-Time Salsa Beat Finder: No more guessing. The app listens to live salsa music — at a social, in class, or from your speakers — and displays the precise count (1-2-3, 5-6-7) synced perfectly to the track. - 15,000+ Salsa Song Library: Browse our curated catalog of over 15,000 salsa tracks, every song tagged with a difficulty level so you know exactly what you are stepping into. - Search by Song or Artist: Find your favorites instantly and practice with the songs you actually want to dance to. - Interactive Rhythm Game: Train your ear and test your accuracy. Tap along to the music and get instant feedback on your timing — Early, Late, or Perfectly On Time. - On1 & On2 Support: Toggle seamlessly between LA Style (On1) and New York / Mambo (On2) to visualize the correct step timing for any song. - Synced Social Dance Feed: Watch real-world social dancing videos perfectly synchronized with our beat visualizer. See exactly how the pros match their footwork to the music's structure. - Video Practice Mode: Identify the beats while watching dance videos to sharpen your timing in a realistic environment. Why Dancetime? Analyze any song instantly. Build your skills with songs matched to your level. Learn to differentiate between instruments and rhythms. Practice your timing anywhere, anytime. Download Dancetime today and never miss a beat again! COMING SOON: We are currently expanding our detection algorithm to support Bachata. Get ready to find the Bachata beat in 2026! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dancetimeapp.com/privacy-policy

About

DanceQueue

Features
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DanceQueue makes it easy to organize and practice your repertoire of dance moves. No Account Needed: Your moves are stored in your iCloud and kept in sync across devices signed in to your Apple Account. Never Forget Which Moves You Know: Keep your moves, notes and videos organized in one place. Know What to Practice Next: Start a practice session and DanceQueue will tell you which move to do next. Practice Without Looking at Your Phone: You can choose to have moves read out loud while you play music, even when your phone is locked. If you have suggestions for improving DanceQueue, please contact us via the App Support email. A Pro subscription is required to save unlimited moves and videos, create unlimited queues, and use Smart Shuffle and Teleprompter Mode. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dancetime4 screens
DanceQueue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DanceQueue at every 4 days against Dancetime's every 4 weeks. Dancetime's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dancetime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DanceQueue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dancetime ships an update every 4 weeks, DanceQueue every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dancetime versus DanceQueue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDancetimeDanceQueue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDancetime Technologies LLCHavard Tryman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dancetime

Subscriptions3
  • Dancetime Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Dancetime Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Dancetime Premium7 Days trial2 variants$24.991 Year
2 purchases

DanceQueue

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$5.007 Days
  • Pro$20.001 Year

Questions

Is Dancetime free?
Dancetime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DanceQueue free?
DanceQueue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dancetime or DanceQueue have ads?
Neither Dancetime nor DanceQueue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dancetime or DanceQueue?
Dancetime ships an update every 4 weeks, and DanceQueue every 4 days. Most recently, Dancetime was updated on October 16, 2026 and DanceQueue on October 12, 2026.

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