Comparison

4Dance vs StepMatches

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

Head to head
About

4Dance

Features
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DISCOVER EVENTS FAST Swipe through dance events to find what matches you. 4Dance brings scattered event info into one simple feed—so you spend less time searching and more time dancing. SEE WHERE YOUR DANCE CIRCLE IS GOING. See who’s attending—because the best dance events are about the people you love to dance with. Follow dancers you meet through shared events, keep your favorites in your Circle, and see where everyone’s going. Prefer privacy? Keep your profile private, approve follow requests, or block anyone—your choice. Built for social dancing, with a personalized experience—not just a generic follow system. STAY UPDATED WITHOUT CHASING CHATS Get the right updates at the right time: when your Circle is going out, when someone changes their RSVP, and when plans shift—so you don’t miss the events that matter. YOUR DANCE PROFILE + CALENDAR Use 4Dance as your dance plan for the week or your next festival. Keep your upcoming events organized, decide between multiple events on the same weekend, and share what you’re attending—or keep it entirely to yourself. MISSING AN EVENT? ADD IT THE EASY WAY If you can’t find an event, run an in-app web search, pick the right result, and 4Dance builds the event from it. Already have the details? Submit the basics (title, date, location, link) and 4Dance takes care of the rest automatically.

About

StepMatches

Features
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StepMatches — find the right partner for your next dance. Social dancing is better with the right partner. StepMatches helps adult social dancers meet other dancers, find people to practice with, and connect around local dance events. Whether you are learning your first steps, looking for regular practice partners, preparing for festivals, or simply want to meet people who share your dance energy, StepMatches is built for the partner dance community. Find dancers who match your style Create a dance profile based on the styles you dance, your experience level, your role, and your goals. Built for partner dancing StepMatches is designed for dancers of Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Tango, Zouk, and other social partner dances. Match on what matters Connect based on dance style, role, level, practice goals, social energy, and what kind of dance connection you are looking for. Discover local dance connections Find people who want to practice, attend socials, join events, or simply grow inside the dance community. More than a connect app StepMatches is focused on dance first: practice, events, social connection, and shared passion for music and movement. For adult dancers StepMatches is intended for adults who want meaningful and respectful dance connections. Start building your dance circle today with StepMatches. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

4Dance4 screens
StepMatches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4Dance at none against StepMatches's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. StepMatches sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 4Dance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4Dance ships an update every 3 days, StepMatches every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
4Dance versus StepMatches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4DanceStepMatches
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKEVIN CHRISTIAN KREPSTaha Gouda

In-app purchases

None

4Dance

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StepMatches

Subscriptions2
  • StepMatches Unlimited$4.991 Month
  • StepMatches Unlimited$34.991 Year

Questions

Is 4Dance free?
4Dance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepMatches free?
StepMatches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4Dance or StepMatches have ads?
Neither 4Dance nor StepMatches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4Dance or StepMatches?
4Dance ships an update every 3 days, and StepMatches every 5 days. Most recently, 4Dance was updated on October 24, 2026 and StepMatches on October 24, 2026.

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