Comparison

Step In Time vs DanceMaster

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

DanceMaster

This music player is designed for rehearsal, allowing users to loop sections of songs, set custom cues with lead-in times, and adjust tempo. It also offers voice cues for memorization and remote control options.

Highlights
  • Loop playback of music sections
  • Set and jump to custom cues
  • Configurable cue lead-in times
  • Adjustable tempo with performance/rehearsal modes
  • Voice cues for memorization
  • Apple Watch and remote control support
Features
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DanceMaster is a music player designed for rehearsal. When you rehearse, you often need to play part of a piece of music over and over again, and you need to be able to quickly jump to important points in the piece. DanceMaster is optimized to help you easily break down, practice, memorize, and teach choreographies. AGAIN! Every time you pause the music, DanceMaster returns to the last place you started playing. This makes it easy to practice to a section of the music over and over again. FIVE, SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT… DanceMaster allows you to set cues in the music that you can easily jump to at any time. In addition, you can add a configurable lead-in time to all cues in a choreography. The lead-in time sets the jump point for each cue a little before the actual cue time, giving you time to count in, but keeping your cue marks where they should be. REHEARSAL SPEED You can easily change the tempo of the song for a choreography. Tempo adjustment can be turned on and off without losing the selected tempo, which is great for switching between rehearsal and performance tempos. If you supply the original tempo for a piece of music (either via the "BPM" field in iTunes, or by setting it directly in the app), DanceMaster will show you tempo adjustments and cue lead-ins in beats instead of seconds. REMOTE CONTROLLED DanceMaster includes an Apple Watch app that allows you to control the music, jump to defined cues, and even change the tempo without having to go back to your phone. It's perfect for active rehearsals. DanceMaster also works with Control Center and can be controlled with any remote that works with iOS, including the standard iPhone earbud controls and external Bluetooth remotes. CALL IT FOR ME To help you memorize a choreography, DanceMaster can speak your cue names during playback, so you don't need to look at the screen or your notes while you rehearse. SUPPORT If you have any feedback or questions, we'd love to hear from you! You can reach us by email at info@dancemasterapp.com.

Screenshots

Step In Time4 screens
DanceMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Step In Time at Free against DanceMaster's $19.99. Step In Time also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). DanceMaster's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Step In Time is free to download; DanceMaster costs $19.99 up front. Step In Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DanceMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DanceMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Step In Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of DanceMaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step In Time ships an update every 2 months, DanceMaster every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Step In Time versus DanceMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep In TimeDanceMaster
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny SungDavid Starke

Customer experience

Step In Time

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

DanceMaster

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 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

DanceMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step In Time free?
Step In Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DanceMaster free?
DanceMaster costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Step In Time or DanceMaster?
DanceMaster is rated higher. Step In Time averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while DanceMaster averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Step In Time or DanceMaster have ads?
Neither Step In Time nor DanceMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step In Time or DanceMaster?
Step In Time ships an update every 2 months, and DanceMaster every 6 months. Most recently, Step In Time was updated on October 4, 2026 and DanceMaster on October 5, 2026.

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