Photagonist vs DanceBUG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photagonist
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Photogonists can make photos by making the main character stand out. * You can specify the place where you want to write the mosaic. * You can specify the place where you do not want to write the mosaic. * Filters can be used with mosaics. * Mosaic images are saved in the photo app. * You can hide part of the photo with a stamp.
DanceBUG
Securely view purchased dance competition and recital videos and photos from anywhere. Get live event updates, schedules, and notifications for upcoming routines. Share media directly to social platforms.
- View purchased dance photos and videos
- Share media to social media
- Watch studio-provided dance videos
- Live stream dance competitions
- Track dancer routines with notifications
- View event schedules and maps
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Get the official DanceBUG app for iPhone! Watch, enjoy, share – anytime, anywhere! DanceBUG is a private access app that allows you to securely view your dance competition and recital videos and photos from anywhere in the world. Get live updates and information at your dance competition event. View maps, see schedules, and get notifications of your upcoming routines, all within the best media app in the dance industry. Use DanceBUG to: - View dance photos and videos you’ve purchased at partnered dance competitions - Share photos directly to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - Watch dance videos provided by your DanceBUG affiliated dance studio - Add new video and photo orders to your personal account - Live Stream available dance competitions so you’ll never miss a moment - View Event Map Information - Find Local Vendors - Track Dancer Routines with Notifications - View Live Schedules with On-Stage and "Coming Up Next" updates - View Full Schedules of all the routines at the event. - Competitions can manage their event data, send notifications to specific studios, directors and update schedules and breaks. - Competitions can view all of their DanceBUG media for all events through their app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DanceBUG at Free against Photagonist's $0.99. Photagonist's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
DanceBUG is free to download; Photagonist costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Photagonist ships an update fortnightly, DanceBUG monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Photagonist | DanceBUG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (890 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 890 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Team Liveit | DanceBUG Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Photagonist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DanceBUG
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to create account or log in
- Live stream constantly freezing or buffering
- Competition schedules not matching actual events
- Photos and videos not loading or disappearing
- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to download videos for offline viewing
- Improved live stream stability and quality
- More accurate and up-to-date competition schedules
- Easier navigation and organization of media
- Support for casting/mirroring to TVs
In-app purchases
Photagonist
No in-app purchases
DanceBUG
No in-app purchases









