Comparison

Paso vs DS Bachata

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

Head to head
About

Paso

Features
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Practice Salsa Anywhere, Anytime Paso is your personal salsa practice partner. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced dancer staying sharp between classes, Paso helps you build muscle memory and improve your lead/follow skills through structured, randomized practice. How It Works Hit play and start dancing. Paso plays salsa music with a metronome overlay to keep you on beat, then calls out dance moves throughout the song. Focus on your footwork, timing, and transitions while Paso guides you through combinationsβ€”just like practicing with an instructor. Key Features β€’ Smart Move Selection – Intelligent randomization that chains moves naturally, preventing awkward transitions and building realistic dance patterns β€’ Custom Combos – Create and save your own move sequences to practice specific combinations from class β€’ Beat-Perfect Timing – Built-in metronome synchronized to salsa's 8-count timing helps you stay on rhythm β€’ Voice Callouts – Hear move names announced in Spanish so you can focus on dancing, not your screen β€’ Bring Your Own Music – Practice with pre-loaded salsa tracks or sync with your own Spotify/Apple Music playlists β€’ Move Catalog – Browse all available moves with descriptions to refresh your memory β€’ Customizable Practice – Toggle individual moves, switch to couples-only mode, or choose between random and combo practice modes Perfect For - Salsa students wanting to practice between classes - Dancers preparing for social dancing - Anyone building confidence with basic patterns - Intermediate dancers mastering complex combinations - Solo practice when you don't have a partner No Subscriptions, No Tracking Paso is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees. Your practice data stays on your deviceβ€”we don't collect or share anything.

About

DS Bachata

Features
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DS Bachata is the official app of Dominican bachata artist and producer Daniel Sensual. Stream the latest releases, watch new videos, and explore the music behind the movement β€” bachata built for the dance floor.hata built for the dance floor. INSIDE THE APP β€’ Music: every release on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube and more β€’ Videos: official music videos and behind-the-scenes content β€’ Festivals: discover bachata festivals and events worldwide β€’ Store: official merch and limited drops β€’ Bachata After Dark: the sensual side of the scene Whether you dance, DJ, teach, or just love bachata, DS Bachata keeps you connected to the artist and the culture. Stay updated as Daniel drops new music, plays festivals, and brings sensual bachata to floors around the world.

Screenshots

Paso4 screens
DS Bachata3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paso at none against DS Bachata's shown. DS Bachata's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Paso versus DS Bachata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasoDS Bachata
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperManuel EsparzaJose Daniel Castillo

In-app purchases

None

Paso

No in-app purchases

None

DS Bachata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paso free?
Paso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DS Bachata free?
DS Bachata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paso or DS Bachata have ads?
DS Bachata shows ads; Paso does not.

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