Show|Ready vs WORM.dance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Show|Ready
This app provides essential music rehearsal tools for musical theater productions. It offers playback features on iOS devices and director's editing on iPads. A license from a theatrical publisher is required to use the app.
- Music playback
- Director's editing (iPad)
- iOS compatibility
- License integration
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Show|Ready Mobile is the ultimate music rehearsal solution for musical theater. Show|Ready Mobile gives you all the playback features of the desktop Show|Ready on your iOS device. Additionally The director's editing features are available only on the iPad. A valid license of Show|Ready must be purchased first from Theatrical Rights Worldwide, Samuel French, Steele Spring or Plays for Young Audiences before you can use Show|Ready Mobile. Show|Ready Mobile only needs to be purchased once and then can be used with multiple Show|Ready licenses.
WORM.dance
This app transforms your body movements into music using your phone as a motion tracker. Choose from a library of sounds and connect an Apple Watch for enhanced tracking. It's designed for self-expression, therapy, and inclusive musical play.
- Motion tracking with phone
- Library of 40+ sounds
- Apple Watch integration
- Therapeutic benefits
- Inclusive musical play
- Self-expression tool
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HOW TO USE WORM.dance: 1) WORM.dance uses your phone as a motion tracker, so when you move a sound will trigger. 2) You can pick from our library of sounds. 3) You can hold or wear your phone on your body to track your movements. 4) Optionally, you can connect your Apple Watch as an additional sensor. We’ve collaborated with dancers, music therapists, and neurodivergent individuals to create an app that opens new possibilities for self-expression, somatic therapy, self-soothing, and more. Reconnect with your body using WORM today! WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORM: * Innovative: Experience cutting-edge technology that easily translates movement into music. * Inclusive: Whether you want to dance, stim, exercise, or play, everyone can enjoy making music with WORM. * Therapeutic: Studies show that dance is one of the best ways to combat depression. Multisensory stimulation (movement and music) can positively impact brain development in children and aid dementia treatment in adults. * Sound Selection: Choose from our growing library of 40+ sounds to find what best suits your body. * Apple Watch Compatibility: Enhance your experience with seamless Apple Watch integration. Read more about our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy here: https://worm.dance/tou
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WORM.dance at 100% against Show|Ready's 27%. WORM.dance also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Show|Ready's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (81 vs 14). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. WORM.dance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Show|Ready asks for nothing beyond the download.
WORM.dance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Show|Ready has 81 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Show|Ready's written reviews are positive against 100% of WORM.dance's.
Show|Ready ships an update every 4 months, WORM.dance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Show|Ready | WORM.dance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (81 ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Right On Cue Services, LLC | Twin Pixels LLC |
Customer experience
Show|Ready
WORM.dance
Bugs and requests
Show|Ready
Reported bugs
31 issues- App crashes constantly
- App freezes frequently
- App glitches
- App randomly kicks user out
- Buttons not visible on iPhone screen
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- Passcode entry crashes app
- Settings do not save
- App disappears from phone
- App needs to be reloaded
- Crashes when trying to repeat songs
- Music stops playing, only click track
- Tempo changes disappear after freeze
- Glitches on vamps/repeats/cesuras
- Needs complete reboot
- UI issues on iPhone/iPad
- No vocal tracks
- App crashes on login
- Tracks not loading
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Audio freezes
- Tempo issues or song stops briefly
- Song comes in/out at specific measures
- Adjustments do not save
- Parts not playing sometimes
- Cannot play parts after repeat/fermata
- Constantly crashing when opening app
- Doesn't show music
- Randomly mutes everything
- New update hides song title
- Instruments sound bad
- Laggy performance
Requested features
10 requests- More musical sounds than synth
- Minute/seconds counter for song length
- Ability to move tab bar to bottom
- Mobile view score
- Ability to make notes on the score
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- Option to mute metronome in mixer tab
- Score in the app
- Ability to loop sections
- Dark mode option
- Better quality instruments
WORM.dance
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Show|Ready
No in-app purchases
WORM.dance
- 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$35.991 Year
