Just Dance 2016 vs High School Simulator 2018
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).
High School Simulator 2018
Experience virtual Japanese high school life with extensive character customization options. This simulation game offers an enhanced school and student experience.
- Japanese high school simulation
- Character customization
- Enhanced school environment
- Enhanced student quality
- 2018 version improvements
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Enjoy Japanese High School Life. Customize Characters. Enhanced School and Student Quality in the 2018 Version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: High School Simulator 2018 at 3.8 against Just Dance 2016's 2.3. High School Simulator 2018 also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Just Dance 2016's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
High School Simulator 2018 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Just Dance 2016's written reviews are positive against 59% of High School Simulator 2018's.
Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, High School Simulator 2018 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Just Dance 2016 | High School Simulator 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8.1K ratings) | 3.8 (24K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | 24K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | #210 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 262 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ubisoft | tomoya sugikami |
Customer experience
Just Dance 2016
High School Simulator 2018
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
High School Simulator 2018
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Fun game
- 🤩 Customizable character
- 👍 No cost to play
- 🤗 Entertaining to play with friends
Room to improve
- 🤖 Robotic NPC behavior
- 🤔 Limited interactions with students
- 🙄 Lack of activities and progression
- 😒 Repetitive gameplay
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
High School Simulator 2018
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disappearance of weapons in recent updates
- Inconsistent behavior of police and teachers
- Graphical glitches and performance issues
Requested features
8 requests- Add more weapons and ways to kill
- Implement rival characters and storyline
- Expand the town and add more interactive locations
- Improve character animations and behaviors
- Introduce dating/romance mechanics
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- Add more customization options
- Implement a sanity/insanity system
- Allow players to kidnap and brainwash students
In-app purchases
Just Dance 2016
No in-app purchases
High School Simulator 2018
No in-app purchases
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