Just Dance 2016 vs Sweet 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).
Sweet Dance
Immerse yourself in a vibrant rhythm and dance game. Connect with players globally, customize your avatar with stylish outfits, and train to become an idol dancer. Enjoy popular music and interact with cute elf companions.
- Global multiplayer dance battles
- Character customization with fashion
- Idol training and group performances
- Interact with elf companions
- Dance to popular music tracks
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A new generation of music and dance games is here! Enter a vibrant world of rhythm and style, where players from around the globe come together to enjoy music, dance, and creativity. Social Experience: Meet players worldwide, make friends, and enjoy fun interactions in a lively community. Idol Journey: Train as an idol dancer, perform on stage with teammates, and experience the excitement of group performances. Music & Rhythm: Dance to popular music tracks from around the world and feel the energy of dynamic rhythms. Fashion & Style: Customize your character with a wide variety of stylish outfits and express your unique fashion sense on the dance floor. Elf Companions: Interact with adorable elf companions that accompany you throughout your dance journey. Join now and enjoy the joy of music and dance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sweet Dance at 3.8 against Just Dance 2016's 2.3. Sweet Dance also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 22%). Just Dance 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Sweet Dance sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Just Dance 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sweet Dance holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Just Dance 2016's written reviews are positive against 49% of Sweet Dance's.
Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, Sweet Dance every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Just Dance 2016 | Sweet Dance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8.1K ratings) | 3.8 (4.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 48.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | 4.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #49 | #28 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 708 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ubisoft | Uniugame |
Customer experience
Just Dance 2016
Sweet 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
Sweet Dance
From 4.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Lovely game
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 👥 Ability to make friends
- 🎨 Cute character customization
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Inappropriate player behavior
- 🕹️ Challenging gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive content
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
Sweet Dance
Reported bugs
3 issues- Account deletion/loss issues
- Frequent loading/connection problems
- Glitches with certain features
Requested features
4 requests- Add more K-pop songs
- Implement a trading system
- Improve chat moderation
- Increase free currency earnings
In-app purchases
Just Dance 2016
No in-app purchases
Sweet Dance
- 60 gems$0.99
- sale pack$0.99
- time limited pack!$0.99
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- Time limited pack1$0.99
- time limited pack2$0.99
- sale pack1$0.99
- 120 gems$1.99
- sale pack5$1.99
- 300 gems$4.99
- sale pack2$4.99
- 680 gems$9.99
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