Comparison

Step In Time vs Choreo Cue

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

Head to head
About

Step In Time

This music player allows users to adjust song tempo and jump to specific sections for practice. It supports importing music, wireless controls, and background playback. Advanced features and unlimited library access are available via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Adjust tempo on-the-fly
  • Set 6 configurable speed presets
  • Drop and manage pins for song sections
  • Import songs from iPod library and other apps
  • Wireless control via media remotes and Bluetooth keyboards
  • Background playback and lock screen disable
Features
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Your time is precious, especially during rehearsals where every minute counts. You need to work on your routine and not worry about the equipment. Step In Time is the music player that was designed with this in mind from the ground up. Easily change the tempo or jump to specific parts of the music. -=[ Features ]=- Easy Speed Control + Change the speed on-the-fly as music is playing + Quickly set the speed to 6 configurable preset values + Use the dial to fine tune the exact speed you're looking for Pins + No more wasting time searching for the right phrase of music + Easily drop a pin by tapping on the scrubber + Just as easily, you can slide a pin up to remove it Easily Import Songs + Quick and simple import of songs from your iPod library + Import mp3 or m4a music from other apps or even mail attachments Wireless Controls + Media remotes and presentation remotes can be used to wireless pause/play the music. + Bluetooth keyboards can also control the speed remotely Additional Conveniences + This app has been Superpowered + Plays music in the background + Automatically disables lock screen while music is playing + Convenient volume and AirPlay controls to wirelessly send the music to an Apple TV or Bluetooth device The free version is fully useable for any length of song, but limits you to one song in your library at a time. More songs and advanced features are available through In-App Purchases. Additional features available with In-App Purchase include: - Export songs to M4A with arbitrary speed - Quickly disable the lock screen - Easily force the screen to stay up-side-down or right-side-up - Any purchase will disable all advertising - An even more convenient way to add or edit pins - Choose from 5 different pin colors Notes: - This app only supports DRM-free music. Some older music (ie. music you purchased before ~2009) may not work. - Upside-down operation is not availble on iPhone X (this is an Apple restriction) Requires iOS 17.2 and above Please let me know how well Step In Time works for you by emailing: danny@sungheroes.com

About

Choreo Cue

Control music tempo and set cue markers for dance choreography, teaching, and learning. Elevate your creative process with intuitive tools designed for dancers and instructors.

Highlights
  • Adjust music tempo
  • Set cue markers
  • Choreograph dance routines
  • Teach dance classes
  • Learn dance moves
  • Creative music control
Features
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Take control of your music when you choreograph, teach, learn dance! Adjust the tempo and setup cue markers and more to take your creative side to a new level!

Screenshots

Step In Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Choreo Cue at 5.0 against Step In Time's 4.2. Choreo Cue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Step In Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Choreo Cue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Choreo Cue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Step In Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of Choreo Cue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step In Time ships an update every 2 months, Choreo Cue every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Step In Time versus Choreo Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep In TimeChoreo Cue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny SungParth Narielwala

Customer experience

Step In Time

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Choreo Cue

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Step In Time

One-time3
  • 3 Song Slots$0.99
  • Dancer's Bundle$3.99
  • Choreographer's Bundle$9.99
None

Choreo Cue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step In Time free?
Step In Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Choreo Cue free?
Choreo Cue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Step In Time or Choreo Cue?
Choreo Cue is rated higher. Step In Time averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Choreo Cue averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Step In Time or Choreo Cue have ads?
Neither Step In Time nor Choreo Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step In Time or Choreo Cue?
Step In Time ships an update every 2 months, and Choreo Cue every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step In Time was updated on June 7, 2026 and Choreo Cue on July 5, 2026.

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