# Just Dance Now vs Just Dance Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Just Dance Now at 4.5 against Just Dance Controller's 2.0. Just Dance Now also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 2K) and review sentiment (34% vs 16%). Just Dance Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Just Dance Now holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Dance Now has 63K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Just Dance Now's written reviews are positive against 16% of Just Dance Controller's.

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, Just Dance Controller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Dance Now | Just Dance Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-now/id833517462/reviews)** | [2.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-controller/id1634629424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #27 |
| Size | 316 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Dance Now

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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


### Just Dance Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-controller/id1634629424)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a dance controller for the latest Just Dance games. Score your moves and navigate menus without needing extra accessories. Supports up to six players for group fun.

**Highlights:** Scores dance moves, Smartphone navigation, No extra accessories needed, Supports up to 6 players, Tracks moves with smartphone

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Works well when connected
- 👍 Convenient to use phone as controller
- 🎨 Camera mode is nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🤯 Pairing problems
- 💔 App often doesn't work as expected
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect code errors
- Disconnects during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch
- Improve camera mode tracking
- Bring back physical controllers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Dance Now free?

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

### Is Just Dance Controller free?

Just Dance Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Just Dance Now is rated higher. Just Dance Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Just Dance Controller averages 2.0 from 2K ratings.

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

Neither Just Dance Now nor Just Dance Controller shows ads.

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

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, and Just Dance Controller every 2 months. Most recently, Just Dance Now was updated on September 29, 2026 and Just Dance Controller on September 28, 2026.

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

Just Dance Now currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Just Dance Controller at #27. 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.*