Comparison

Ritmo vs DS Bachata

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

Head to head
About

Ritmo

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Ritmo is a music player for dancers who practice bachata and salsa. Add a song and the app analyzes the beat, then shows an 8-count grid with the spots where the music moves to the next phrase. You no longer have to count where the 1 is or guess when the music is about to change. ā–  Automatic 8-counts The beat is analyzed on your device and laid out as a grid of 8s. The current beat moves across the grid while a large count runs along with it. Works for both bachata and salsa. ā–  Phrase changes Each phrase gets its own color, so you can see where the music changes at a glance. The transition is highlighted a moment before it arrives so you can set up your next move. ā–  Fix it by hand when needed If the analysis is off, tap "Count from here" on the grid to move the start, adjust the BPM, or tap the tempo yourself. ā–  YouTube too Paste a YouTube link and practice with the same grid. If another dancer already aligned that video, you can use their grid right away, and share your own. ā–  Your notes Leave a memo on any cell and save your phrase layout in up to 10 note slots. Send a note as a file through any messaging app or AirDrop; tapping a received file opens it in Ritmo, where you can edit it as your own copy. ā–  Formation editor Sketch stage positions for team choreography beat by beat and play them back with the music. ā–  Also - Loop a section, change speed, jump by bar - Tap tempo to set BPM - Audio and video files - Analysis runs on your device; your music never leaves your phone - 10 languages ā–  Free and Pro Every feature is free. The free plan covers 10 songs in your library and 20 analyses; Ritmo Pro (monthly or annual subscription) removes the song limit. Payment is charged to your Apple ID (or Google account) at confirmation, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.ritmo.kr/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.ritmo.kr/terms.html License Agreement (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DS Bachata

Features
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DS Bachata is the official app of Dominican bachata artist, producer, and instructor Daniel Sensual. Explore the music, watch the dancing, and stay connected to the bachata scene. INSIDE THE APP • Music: browse Daniel Sensual's releases and open them on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. • Dance videos: watch social dancing and discover Daniel's style on the floor. • Bachata After Dark: find the latest Wednesday event details at Eola Lounge in Orlando. • Festivals: explore the bachata festival calendar. • Learn: explore bachata learning opportunities with Daniel. Whether you dance, DJ, teach, or simply love bachata, DS Bachata brings Daniel's music and movement together in one place.

Screenshots

Ritmo4 screens
DS Bachata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS Bachata at none against Ritmo's 3. Ritmo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Ritmo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DS Bachata asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ritmo ships an update weekly, DS Bachata every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ritmo versus DS Bachata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitmoDS Bachata
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerjinwoo leeJose Daniel Castillo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ritmo

Subscriptions2
  • Ritmo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ritmo Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ritmo Pro Lifetime$149.99
None

DS Bachata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ritmo free?
Ritmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DS Bachata free?
DS Bachata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ritmo or DS Bachata have ads?
Neither Ritmo nor DS Bachata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ritmo or DS Bachata?
Ritmo ships an update weekly, and DS Bachata every 5 months. Most recently, Ritmo was updated on October 31, 2026 and DS Bachata on October 28, 2026.

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