# Just Dance Now vs Rhythm Hive

Just Dance Now and Rhythm Hive both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Rhythm Hive's written reviews are positive against 34% of Just Dance Now's. Just Dance Now's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Dance Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Rhythm Hive sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Just Dance Now against 4.5 for Rhythm Hive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Just Dance Now's written reviews are positive against 61% of Rhythm Hive's.

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Dance Now | Rhythm Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-now/id833517462/reviews) | **[4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #15 | **#10** |
| Size | 317 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [DRIMAGE Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617588027) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Dance Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-now/id833517462)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Music, #29 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Learn new dance moves, party with friends, and stay fit with this rhythm game. Dance to over 450 top global hits, with new songs added monthly. Track your progress and compete to be featured.

**Highlights:** Dance to over 450+ global hits, Learn new choreography, Party with friends, Track calories burned, Create custom playlists, Compete for Dancer of the Week

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 month!!.. | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 month!! | $7.49 | per month |
| 30 days promo!!.. | $7.49 | per month |
| 3 months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 year!!.. | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 day | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 day!! | $5.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Variety of songs
- 💡 Ability to connect to TV/devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive coin system
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappearing after failed dance attempts
- Connectivity issues when casting to TV
- Inconsistent song loading and playback

**Requested features**

- More free songs or ways to earn coins
- Ability to replay purchased songs
- Integration with fitness tracking devices
- Improved song/dance selection and search


### Rhythm Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Music, #26 Top Free · Music, #146 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Play rhythm games featuring music from popular K-Pop artists. Collect artist photo cards, unlock exclusive voice and message cards, and create personalized diaries with artist themes and stickers. New users and Weverse members receive special rewards.

**Highlights:** Play rhythm games with K-Pop music, Collect artist photo cards, Unlock exclusive voice and message cards, Create artist-themed diaries, New user missions and rewards, Weverse user exclusive rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Pass : BTS | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : TXT | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : ENHYPEN | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : SVT. | $4.99 | per month |
| FAN Plus : BTS | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : TXT | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : ENHYPEN | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : SEVENTEEN | $6.49 | per month |
| rhv_com_megastep01 | $0.79 | one-time |
| rhv_com_eventstep001 | $0.79 | one-time |
| rhv_njs_welcomepkg_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_step1_pkg | $0.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_lsf_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_njs_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_ill_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_megastep03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpass | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpassplus | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_event_005 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_eventpkg002 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_svt_eventpkg002 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_eventpass001 | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_ill_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_svt_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_enh_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_event_exppkg | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔀 Ability to switch between groups
- 🙌 Enjoyable music and rhythm experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Lack of customization and personalization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect note registrations
- Sync issues between audio and gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more groups and songs
- Improve card collection and progression system
- Implement a pause button during gameplay
- Introduce a competitive ranking system
- Allow trading or selling of duplicate cards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Dance Now free?

Just Dance Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rhythm Hive free?

Rhythm Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just Dance Now or Rhythm Hive?

Rhythm Hive is rated higher. Just Dance Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 from 38K ratings.

### Do Just Dance Now or Rhythm Hive have ads?

Neither Just Dance Now nor Rhythm Hive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Dance Now or Rhythm Hive?

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, and Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Most recently, Just Dance Now was updated on October 27, 2026 and Rhythm Hive on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Just Dance Now or Rhythm Hive?

Just Dance Now currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Rhythm Hive at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*