# Show|Ready vs WORM.dance

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show|Ready | WORM.dance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showready/id686687677/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormdance/id6476573063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Right On Cue Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/543773969) | [Twin Pixels LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727187235) |

## What reviewers say

### Show|Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showready/id686687677)

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.

**Highlights:** Music playback, Director's editing (iPad), iOS compatibility, License integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy tool for learning parts
- 👍 Useful for theater kids
- 👍 Good for practicing songs
- 👍 Helpful for learning harmonies
- 👍 Can layer voices in/out

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Hard to play transition tracks
- 🐛 Sound stops instead of restarting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App freezes frequently
- App glitches
- App randomly kicks user out
- Buttons not visible on iPhone screen

**Requested features**

- 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


### WORM.dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormdance/id6476573063)

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.

**Highlights:** Motion tracking with phone, Library of 40+ sounds, Apple Watch integration, Therapeutic benefits, Inclusive musical play, Self-expression tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day Free Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show|Ready free?

Show|Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WORM.dance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Show|Ready or WORM.dance?

WORM.dance is rated higher. Show|Ready averages 2.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while WORM.dance averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Show|Ready or WORM.dance have ads?

Neither Show|Ready nor WORM.dance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show|Ready or WORM.dance?

Show|Ready ships an update every 4 months, and WORM.dance fortnightly. Most recently, Show|Ready was updated on September 23, 2026 and WORM.dance on August 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*