Comparison

Patterns vs The DynaFlow

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

Head to head
About

Patterns

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Patterns is a dance practice app built for students from any dance background who want faster progress on the social dance floor. Import or record your partnerwork videos, split them into short clips, and practice with intention. Instead of scrolling through a camera roll, choose your focus moves, review them quickly, and track your confidence over time. Use Patterns to: Import and organize dance pattern videos Trim and split long combinations into smaller patterns Name each move so your dance library stays clear and searchable Replay clips quickly before your next dance Rate confidence (1–5 stars) for each clip Track mastered moves and overall progress Build consistency with focused practice sessions Stay motivated with progression and achievements Whether you are learning your first cross body lead or refining advanced partnerwork, Patterns helps you practice smarter: fewer moves, better reps, more confidence. Perfect for: All styles of dance (salsa, bachata, zouk, kizomba, hustle, etc.) Social dancers preparing for tonight Students managing weekly class video backlog Dancers building a personal move library and mastery system Practice less randomly. Dance more confidently. Master every move. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The DynaFlow

This app helps dancers improve their technique by analyzing their movements against reference videos. It provides detailed feedback on alignment, timing, and positions, offering personalized drills and practice plans.

Highlights
  • AI-powered movement analysis
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Personalized practice drills
  • Built-in metronome
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Looping sections for repetition
Features
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DynaFlow is the practice buddy every dancer needs — helping you clean up choreography, nail your timing, and level up your technique. Import any dance video as a reference, record or import your own performance, and get detailed feedback on what needs work. DynaFlow compares your movements frame by frame, pinpointing differences in body alignment, timing, arm positions, leg positions, and weight transfer — then gives you personalized drills to fix them. FEATURES • Side-by-side or stacked video comparison • AI-powered analysis that pinpoints technique errors with visual bounding boxes • Personalized daily practice plans with targeted drills • Built-in metronome with beat counting (1/4, 1/8, 1/16) • BPM auto-detection and tap based fine-tuning • Loop any section for focused repetition • Adjustable playback speed (0.1x – 1.0x) for detailed review • Record video directly or import from photo library and files • Mirror mode for easier comparison

Screenshots

Patterns4 screens
The DynaFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The DynaFlow at none against Patterns's 3. The DynaFlow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, 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. Patterns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The DynaFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patterns ships an update every 3 months, The DynaFlow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Patterns versus The DynaFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternsThe DynaFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbstract Software LLCYijing Chen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Patterns Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Patterns Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Patterns Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

The DynaFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patterns free?
Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The DynaFlow free?
The DynaFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Patterns or The DynaFlow have ads?
Neither Patterns nor The DynaFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patterns or The DynaFlow?
Patterns ships an update every 3 months, and The DynaFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patterns was updated on October 31, 2026 and The DynaFlow on October 31, 2026.

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