Comparison

Dance Pad Helper vs GhostStep for DDR

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

Head to head

Dance Pad Helper

Speed Modifier & Heart Rate

DDR scores, charts & practice

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.965 ratingsView app →

About

Dance Pad Helper

Features

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Dance Pad Helper is a companion app for rhythm and dance games. Use Dance Pad Helper to calculate speed modifiers and track your heart rate. Features: - Speed modifier calculator: Calculate the correct speed modifier based on your reading speed. - Heart rate: Track your heart rate with an Apple Watch. - Calories: See how many calories you have burned. - Heart rate zones: Know which heart rate zone you're in based on your maximum heart rate. If you would like to report an issue or request a feature for the app, feel free to contact the App Support email.

About

GhostStep for DDR

This app helps DanceDanceRevolution players track their scores, analyze song charts, and view their player profile. It allows users to challenge friends and offers advanced practice tools.

Highlights

Score synchronization
Chart analysis
Advanced player profile
Friend challenges
Practice tools

Features

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GhostStep is an advanced companion app for DDR (DanceDanceRevolution) players. Sync your scores, study charts, view your advanced player profile, challenge your friends, and so much more! GhostStep is an independent fan-made companion and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KONAMI. DanceDanceRevolution is a trademark of KONAMI.

Screenshots

Dance Pad Helper4 screens

GhostStep for DDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GhostStep for DDR at every 3 days against Dance Pad Helper's every 5 weeks. GhostStep for DDR also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dance Pad Helper ships an update every 5 weeks, GhostStep for DDR every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Dance Pad Helper versus GhostStep for DDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Dance Pad Helper	GhostStep for DDR
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.9 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	94.4% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	65 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Every 3 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	17.6	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	71 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Havard Tryman	Kevin Newland

In-app purchases

None

Dance Pad Helper

No in-app purchases

None

GhostStep for DDR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dance Pad Helper free?

Dance Pad Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is GhostStep for DDR free?

GhostStep for DDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Dance Pad Helper or GhostStep for DDR have ads?

Neither Dance Pad Helper nor GhostStep for DDR shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Dance Pad Helper or GhostStep for DDR?

Dance Pad Helper ships an update every 5 weeks, and GhostStep for DDR every 3 days. Most recently, Dance Pad Helper was updated on November 5, 2026 and GhostStep for DDR on November 1, 2026.