# Just Dance Now vs Just Dance 2016

The clearest difference is rating: Just Dance Now at 4.5 against Just Dance 2016's 2.3. Just Dance Now also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 22%). Just Dance 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads 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 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Just Dance Now holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Dance Now has 63K ratings behind it against 8.1K, 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 22% of Just Dance 2016's.

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, Just Dance 2016 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Dance Now | Just Dance 2016 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-now/id833517462/reviews)** | [2.3 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-2016-22-controller/id913545185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 8.1K |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #59 |
| Size | 316 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| 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:** #19 Top Grossing · Music, #22 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 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-dance-2016-22-controller/id913545185)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a dance controller for the Just Dance® game series. Track your moves, navigate menus, and play with friends without any extra hardware. Simply hold your phone and dance!

**Highlights:** Smartphone dance move tracking, Game navigation, No extra accessories needed, Supports up to 6 players, Companion app for console games

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Connects quickly
- 💡 Useful for playing without controllers
- 😊 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps disconnecting
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work with older games
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🤔 Sensitivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to console
- Doesn't recognize WiFi connection
- Crashes on latest iOS update

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch
- Compatibility with older Just Dance games
- Ability to use phone camera instead of motion controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Dance Now free?

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

### Is Just Dance 2016 free?

Just Dance 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Dance Now or Just Dance 2016?

Just Dance Now is rated higher. Just Dance Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Just Dance 2016 averages 2.3 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Just Dance Now or Just Dance 2016 have ads?

Neither Just Dance Now nor Just Dance 2016 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Dance Now or Just Dance 2016?

Just Dance Now ships an update monthly, and Just Dance 2016 every 3 months. Most recently, Just Dance Now was updated on September 29, 2026 and Just Dance 2016 on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Just Dance Now or Just Dance 2016?

Just Dance Now currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Just Dance 2016 at #59. 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.*