# Just Dance Now vs HITSTER

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HITSTER at none against Just Dance Now's 12. HITSTER also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Just Dance Now's advantage is ratings volume (63K vs 3.7K) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Dance Now sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HITSTER asks for nothing beyond the download.

HITSTER holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Dance Now has 63K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 35% positive.

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, HITSTER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Dance Now | HITSTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-now/id833517462/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitster/id1621483628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **34.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #22 |
| Size | 317 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Koninklijke Jumbo B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621483630) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Dance Now

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Music, #23 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


### HITSTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitster/id1621483628)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app enhances a physical card game by playing music associated with scanned cards. Players arrange songs chronologically to build a music timeline and compete to collect hits. It's designed for easy setup and can be played competitively or cooperatively.

**Highlights:** Scan song cards to play music, Build a chronological music timeline, Compete to collect 10 hits, Easy rules for instant parties, Play solo or as a team, Pro and Expert rule variations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great family game
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 👍 Brings people together
- 👍 Awesome concept
- 👍 Works well with Spotify Premium

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant disconnection from Spotify
- 🐛 Requires reconnecting Spotify after every song
- 🐛 Incorrect songs played
- 🐛 Visible song titles when scanning
- 🐛 Buggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to connect to Spotify
- Wrong songs played
- Constant need to re-authorize Spotify

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Music
- Ability to advance/rewind songs
- More song options and newer music
- Explicit song indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Dance Now free?

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

### Is HITSTER free?

HITSTER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Dance Now or HITSTER?

HITSTER is rated higher. Just Dance Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while HITSTER averages 4.9 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Just Dance Now or HITSTER have ads?

Neither Just Dance Now nor HITSTER shows ads.

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

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, and HITSTER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Just Dance Now was updated on October 21, 2026 and HITSTER on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Just Dance Now or HITSTER?

Just Dance Now currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and HITSTER at #22. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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