# Patterns vs Dashi Dance

The clearest difference is ads: Patterns at none against Dashi Dance's shown. Dashi Dance's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dashi Dance sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patterns ships an update every 3 months, Dashi Dance every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns | Dashi Dance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Size | 61 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abstract Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878046514) | [HenSpeed Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792211585) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-dance-practice-app/id6760838412)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patterns Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Patterns Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Patterns Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Dashi Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashi-dance/id6792211583)

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a pizza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a feast | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns free?

Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dashi Dance free?

Dashi Dance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Patterns or Dashi Dance have ads?

Dashi Dance shows ads; Patterns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns or Dashi Dance?

Patterns ships an update every 3 months, and Dashi Dance every 11 days. Most recently, Patterns was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dashi Dance on October 29, 2026.

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