Comparison

Just Dance 2016 vs DUAL!

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

DUAL!

Engage in local multiplayer fun with friends using your mobile devices. Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth to play competitive or cooperative games by shooting from one screen to another. Enjoy classic duels, team defense, or goal-scoring challenges.

Highlights
  • Local multiplayer over WiFi or Bluetooth
  • Competitive and cooperative modes
  • DUEL: Classic standoff
  • DEFEND: Cooperative defense
  • DEFLECT: Goal-scoring game
  • Unlockable color sets
  • Stats, achievements, and leaderboards
Features
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Between people, across screens. DUAL is a local multiplayer game where two players use their mobile devices to shoot from one screen to the other. It's easy to pick up and play any of the competitive or cooperative modes: DUEL, DEFLECT, and DEFEND. Features: + Battle locally over WiFi or Bluetooth. + DUEL - Tilt your phone, dodge bullets, charge, and shoot your friends in this classic duel standoff. + DEFEND - Work together to defend the middle from an onslaught of attackers. + DEFLECT - Score goals by blasting, banking, and curving the ball from one screen to the other. + Only one person needs to have the full version unlocked to play DEFEND and DEFLECT with another player. + Collectable color sets unique to your device; unlock them all by playing against different people. + Single one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full game, and restore it on all your devices using the same account. + Stats, achievements, and leaderboards. "Working together right next to each other really brings back the magic of couch gaming." - Chris Carter, Destructoid "...it's a really fun way to engage with another live human, up-close and personal." - Rick Broida, CNET "You play it with someone, anywhere, and it actually brings you closer together..." - Chris Priestman, Kill Screen "...sending bullets across to someone else’s phone as you sit opposite them has a curious sense of technological magic to it." - Chris Charlton, Kaijupop Quick Troubleshooting Guide: + Make sure your WiFi is enabled and both players are on the same WiFi network. + Use Manual IP Discovery from the WiFi lobby if unable to find each other while on the same WiFi network. + To restore your purchase go to the Unlock screen and select the Restore Purchases button.

Screenshots

Just Dance 20162 screens
DUAL!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DUAL! at 4.1 against Just Dance 2016's 2.3. DUAL! also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Just Dance 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DUAL! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just Dance 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DUAL! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Just Dance 2016's written reviews are positive against 65% of DUAL!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Just Dance 2016 versus DUAL!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Dance 2016DUAL!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8.1K ratings)4.1 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbisoftSeabaa, Inc.

Customer experience

Just Dance 2016

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

DUAL!

All ratings2,418 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews801 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.5%

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

DUAL!

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun
  • 👍 Super entertaining and quick to play
  • 👍 Great well designed game
  • 👍 Amazing!
  • 👍 Very creative

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity Issues
  • 🐛 Doesn't Connect Anymore
  • 🐛 can't connect
  • 🐛 Pairing doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't work

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

DUAL!

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Trying to connect is not working with others
  • Cannot play with others on the same network
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Couldn't play in class
  • I can't move
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • 💡 Add more game modes
  • 💡 Add single player mode
  • 💡 Add online multiplayer
  • 💡 Add more ships/characters
  • 💡 Add joystick controls
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  • 💡 Add more free ships/characters
  • 💡 Add AI/bots to play against
  • 💡 Add more levels/difficulty
  • 💡 Add worldwide/online multiplayer
  • 💡 Add team/doubles mode

In-app purchases

None

Just Dance 2016

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DUAL!

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Just Dance 2016 free?
Just Dance 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DUAL! free?
DUAL! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Dance 2016 or DUAL!?
DUAL! is rated higher. Just Dance 2016 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while DUAL! averages 4.1 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Just Dance 2016 or DUAL! have ads?
Neither Just Dance 2016 nor DUAL! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Dance 2016 or DUAL!?
Just Dance 2016 ships an update every 3 months, and DUAL! every 3 months. Most recently, Just Dance 2016 was updated on October 18, 2026 and DUAL! on October 9, 2026.

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