Just Dance 2016 vs Mad For Dance
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).
Mad For Dance
Experience a vibrant dance club anytime, anywhere. Tap to the beat to improve your DJ skills, upgrade your club, and invite stylish dancers from across the globe and throughout history. Enjoy a party that spans the ages with diverse music and unique 3D characters.
- Tap-based gameplay
- DJ and club upgrades
- Invite global clubbers
- 3D characters with unique styles
- Music from various eras
- Club growth and transformation
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No matter the time or place, there have always been dance clubs. A fascinating party through the ages! "The party starts with the tap of your finger!" As your DJ's skill improves, more Clubbers will join your party. The stylish Clubbers from all over the world and throughout time boast outstanding dancing skills and fashion sense. Please join us at the most exciting party of all time! The spotlight on the dance floor is all yours. How to Play ① Simply tap your screen to produce Beats. ② Use Beats to upgrade the DJ and your club. ③ Invite Clubbers and celebrities from around the world. Key Features Back to the future - enjoy the music and club ambiance from past to present Characters - 3D characters with unique style and dance moves Music - play to the rhythm of Jazz, Rock'n'Roll, Disco, Hiphop, and EDM Interaction - enjoy watching your club grow and transform as you play
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mad For Dance at 78% against Just Dance 2016's 22%. Mad For Dance also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Just Dance 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Mad For Dance sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Just Dance 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mad For Dance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Just Dance 2016's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mad For Dance's.
Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, Mad For Dance fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Just Dance 2016 | Mad For Dance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8.1K ratings) | 4.6 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | 77.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubisoft | Birdletter inc., |
Customer experience
Just Dance 2016
Mad For Dance
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
Mad For Dance
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming character designs
- 🎨 Vibrant and appealing visuals
- 🕺 Enjoyable music and dance animations
Room to improve
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 💰 Excessive monetization through ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high costs for new characters
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
Mad For Dance
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tutorial progress not saving correctly
- Inability to watch ads for rewards
- Syncing issues between devices
- Clubber purchase bugs causing crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to create custom characters
- Option to listen to own music playlist
- Improved offline earnings and less restrictive timers
- Reduced ad frequency and less intrusive monetization
In-app purchases
Just Dance 2016
No in-app purchases
Mad For Dance
- 100 Stars$0.99
- Guan Yu$1.99
- Super Sale Package$1.99
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- Interstitial Ads Free$1.99
- Puss in Jordan$2.99
- 500 Stars$4.99
- Discount Package$4.99
- Happy Tap$7.99
- 2,000 Stars$19.99
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