Comparison

DanceStar vs DanceTake

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

Head to head
About

DanceStar

Features
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Turn any song into your own dance performance with DanceStar. Choose a track, set the video duration, get ready for the countdown, and start dancing. DanceStar records your performance with the front camera, combines it with the music, and saves the finished video directly to your iPhone. DanceStar is designed to make recording fun, simple, and private β€” without needing a social media account. FEATURES β€’ Record dance videos from 10 to 60 seconds β€’ Automatic 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown β€’ Use the original DanceStar songs performed by Lily Pink β€’ Choose compatible songs already stored on your iPhone β€’ Record with the front-facing camera β€’ Add colorful video effects β€’ Preview your performance before saving β€’ Save completed videos directly to your Photo Library β€’ No account required β€’ No advertising β€’ No user tracking β€’ No personal data collection ORIGINAL MUSIC BY LILY PINK Start dancing immediately with original DanceStar songs created for different styles and moods, including dance pop, kid-friendly hip hop, disco, summer music, and talent-show performances. PRIVATE BY DESIGN DanceStar does not automatically upload or publish your videos. Performances are created and saved locally on your device. Any access to external content or optional sharing features is protected by a parental gate and must be approved by an adult. MEET LILY PINK Discover Lily Pink, the official voice and star of DanceStar. Visit the official DanceStar channel to watch her original songs and music videos. Choose your music. Get ready. Dance. Create. Shine.

About

DanceTake

Features
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Ever filmed yourself dancing, rushed back from your phone, and finished the routine only to find your head or feet cut off? DanceTake is a dance camera that uses body-pose detection to help you get in frame before recording. Tap Start, then take your time finding your position. The countdown begins when the app detects usable framing and you've held steadyβ€”not the moment you tap the button. FRAMING YOU CAN SEE FROM ACROSS THE ROOM DanceTake checks key body points around your head, shoulders, knees, and ankles, along with your size and position in the frame. A large colored circle and directional cues help you adjust: β€’ Red: keep adjusting. β€’ Yellow: ready to record, with room to improve your framing. β€’ Green: you're in a better position. Hold steady. Hold still briefly in yellow or green to start the countdown. If you move significantly during the countdown, the app waits for you to settle again. YOUR MUSIC, WITHOUT THE EXTRA EDITING Choose a reference video from Photos, or an audio or video file from Files. DanceTake plays it while you record, then syncs your footage with the source's original audio track. No separate step to add the music back. Prefer to record without a reference? Allow microphone access to keep the sound around you. REVIEW, REFINE, AND KEEP YOUR BEST TAKE Play back your recording, scrub through it, mirror the video, or trim the ending before saving to Photos or sharing. Takes recorded with the same source are grouped together, so you can revisit a routine, record another version, and delete unwanted takes in batches. PROCESSED ON YOUR IPHONE Pose detection, audio syncing, and video processing happen on your device. No account, no ads, and no uploads of your media or recordings to developer-operated servers. Choose from the recording resolutions and frame rates your iPhone supports. Exported videos include a DanceTake watermark during the final 5 seconds, or throughout clips shorter than 5 seconds. Saving and sharing without a watermark requires a one-time in-app purchase of DanceTake Pro. For best results, keep your phone steady, use good lighting, and leave room around your body for movement. Framing guidance helps with camera setup; it does not score or correct dance technique. DanceTake does not include a music or tutorial library. Use media you have permission to use.

Screenshots

DanceStar4 screens
DanceTake2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DanceStar at none against DanceTake's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DanceTake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DanceStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DanceStar versus DanceTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceStarDanceTake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefano Pandolfi龙威 刘

In-app purchases

None

DanceStar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DanceTake

One-time1
  • DanceTake Pro β€” No Watermark$0.99

Questions

Is DanceStar free?
DanceStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DanceTake free?
DanceTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DanceStar or DanceTake have ads?
Neither DanceStar nor DanceTake shows ads.

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