Just Dance 2016 vs Scream Go Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Just Dance 2016
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!
- Smartphone dance move tracking
- Game navigation
- No extra accessories needed
- Supports up to 6 players
- Companion app for console games
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No controller? No problem! The Just Dance® 2016-22 Controller app scores your dance moves and allows you to navigate your Just Dance® game simply by using your smartphone. No other camera or additional accessories are required - just keep your smartphone in your right hand while dancing to let the app track your awesome moves! It's easy and fun to play, with support for up to 6 players simultaneously, so grab your friends and family and join the party! Note: This app is a companion to the Just Dance® console game. You will need either Just Dance® 2022, Just Dance® 2021, Just Dance® 2020, Just Dance® 2019, Just Dance® 2018, Just Dance® 2017 or Just Dance® 2016 on console, and a compatible video game console to use this app. THIS APP IS COMPATIBLE WITH: - Just Dance® 2022 on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ Lite, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. - Just Dance® 2021 on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ Lite, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. - Just Dance® 2020 on Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ Lite, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 (backward compatibility). - Just Dance® 2019 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 (backward compatibility). - Just Dance® 2018 on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (backward compatibility), and PlayStation®4. - Just Dance® 2017 on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 (backward compatibility), and PC. - Just Dance® 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 (backward compatibility).
Scream Go Hero
Control a character's movement and actions using your voice. A soft voice allows for walking, while a loud scream makes the character jump between platforms. Navigate carefully to avoid obstacles and challenges.
- Voice-controlled gameplay
- Soft voice for walking
- Scream to jump
- Platformer challenges
- Obstacle avoidance
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Use your voice to move and jump between platforms. Soft voice to walk, scream to jump! Watch out! Don't disturb your neighbor!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scream Go Hero at 3.8 against Just Dance 2016's 2.3. Scream Go Hero also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 22%). Just Dance 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Scream Go Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just Dance 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scream Go Hero holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Just Dance 2016's written reviews are positive against 47% of Scream Go Hero's.
Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, Scream Go Hero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Just Dance 2016 | Scream Go Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8.1K ratings) | 3.8 (7.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | 47.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | 7.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubisoft | Ketchapp |
Customer experience
Just Dance 2016
Scream Go Hero
User reviews
Just Dance 2016
From 8.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Connects quickly
- 💡 Useful for playing without controllers
- 😊 Awesome game
Room to improve
- 🐛 Keeps disconnecting
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work with older games
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🤔 Sensitivity issues
Scream Go Hero
From 7.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 💡 Unique concept of using voice to control the game
- 🚀 Quick to download and get started
Room to improve
- 🐛 Voice controls not always responsive or accurate
- 💸 Too many intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🔋 Can be loud and drain battery quickly
Bugs and requests
Just Dance 2016
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to connect to console
- Doesn't recognize WiFi connection
- Crashes on latest iOS update
Requested features
3 requests- Support for Apple Watch
- Compatibility with older Just Dance games
- Ability to use phone camera instead of motion controls
Scream Go Hero
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Character movement does not always match voice input
- Difficulty level inconsistent across playthroughs
Requested features
3 requests- Add more sensitivity options for voice controls
- Implement a paid version to remove ads
- Include a tutorial or instructions on how to properly use the voice controls
In-app purchases
Just Dance 2016
No in-app purchases
Scream Go Hero
- Remove Ads$2.99
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