Comparison

Just Dance 2016 vs Dance School Stories

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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!

Highlights
  • Smartphone dance move tracking
  • Game navigation
  • No extra accessories needed
  • Supports up to 6 players
  • Companion app for console games
Currently charting
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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).

About

Dance School Stories

Live out your dance dreams at an exclusive academy. Master various dance styles, impress teachers, and navigate off-stage drama and romance. Make choices that shape your path to stardom and prepare for the ultimate performance.

Highlights
  • Make impactful choices
  • Master ballet, hip hop, jazz, and Latin dance
  • Advance through levels
  • Practice dance moves
  • Customize outfits and looks
  • Engage in dance battles
  • Experience a love triangle
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Have you ever dreamed of dancing on stage, the spotlight on you, the crowd going wild? This is your moment! You've been accepted into the exclusive Fame Dance Academy - and now your hard work REALLY begins. Your new school is cutthroat - you have to impress your teachers AND the tough headmistress who had doubts about you since the beginning. Choose your dance classes and master new moves in ballet, hip hop, jazz and Latin dance. But there’s drama off-stage too…Sam, only the hottest guy you’ve ever met, has eyes on you. This could be perfect, right?! But guess what: He has a girlfriend, and no other than the cold-hearted (but great dancer) Victoria. This girl is not playing around and will make your life a living hell, so watch out! And when the end-of-year duet gets closer - the tension rises! Who will get the lead part of the show? Will it be you, or...? Features: >> Make your own choices every step of the way - build your path to success! >> Which dance styles do you love? Pick a class and set your own schedule >> Advance to the next level by completing tasks >> Rock your audition! Repeat the dance moves in the exact order your teacher showed you >> Being a ballerina is hard work - practice your plies and pirouettes in the ballet studio! >> Pick out a killer dance outfit for your big performance! >> It’s battle time – show off your hip hop skills in the ultimate dance-off! >> Professional dancers need to stay fit. Lift weights, hula hoop, and bike at the gym >> You’ve mastered your jazz technique - show off that fancy footwork! >> Show everyone that you're a versatile dancer - amaze them with your Latin dance moves. >> Uh oh, you're caught in a love triangle. Go for the one that steals your heart >> It’s time to perfect your look! Give yourself a makeover with new clothes, makeup, a hairstyle and accessories. To opt out of CrazyLabs sales of personal information as a California resident, please visit the settings page within this app. For more information visit our privacy policy: https://crazylabs.com/app

Screenshots

Just Dance 20162 screens
Dance School Stories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dance School Stories at 66% against Just Dance 2016's 22%. Dance School Stories also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (78K vs 8.1K). Just Dance 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dance School Stories sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Just Dance 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dance School Stories holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dance School Stories has 78K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Just Dance 2016's written reviews are positive against 66% of Dance School Stories's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, Dance School Stories every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Just Dance 2016 versus Dance School Stories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Dance 2016Dance School Stories
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8.1K ratings)4.7 (78K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K78K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB382 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUbisoftCoco Play

Customer experience

Just Dance 2016

All ratings8,125 ratings
Positive29.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative64.6%
Written reviews500 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative67.8%

Dance School Stories

All ratings77,500 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Just Dance 2016

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What 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

Dance School Stories

From 78K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing game
  • 🤩 Fantastic, addictive, and entertaining
  • 🎨 Customizable character and outfits
  • 💃 Variety of dance styles
  • 🎉 Enjoyable storyline and drama

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Locked content and features
  • 🤔 Inconsistent story and character interactions
  • 🤯 Frustrating progression blocks

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

Dance School Stories

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Glitches with outfit changes and dance moves
  • Progression issues at certain semesters
  • Leaderboard and scoring problems
  • Crashes and black screen issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More dance styles (contemporary, tap, lyrical)
  • Ability to choose dialogue options
  • Dorm rooms and social features
  • Continued story updates and expansions
  • More free customization options

In-app purchases

None

Just Dance 2016

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Dance School Stories

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlimited Arena Tickets$4.99
  • Doctor$6.99
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  • Spa$6.99
  • Beauty Items Pack$7.99
  • Ultimate Dance Pack$8.99
  • Ballet Pack$8.99
  • Jazz Pack$8.99
  • Latin Pack$8.99
  • Hip Hop Pack$8.99
  • Dance Star Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Just Dance 2016 free?
Just Dance 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dance School Stories free?
Dance School Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Dance 2016 or Dance School Stories?
Dance School Stories is rated higher. Just Dance 2016 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Dance School Stories averages 4.7 from 78K ratings.
Do Just Dance 2016 or Dance School Stories have ads?
Dance School Stories shows ads; Just Dance 2016 does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Dance 2016 or Dance School Stories?
Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, and Dance School Stories every 2 months. Most recently, Just Dance 2016 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dance School Stories on October 29, 2026.

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