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Just Dance 2025 Controller: Comprehensive Review of Ubisoft's Mobile Dance Companion

by Ubisoft

1.9
IOSMusic Games
Ubisoft's iOS controller app enables smartphone-based motion tracking for Just Dance 2023-2025 editions. Eliminates need for dedicated controllers while supporting up to six players simultaneously through mobile device integration.

Detailed Review

The Just Dance 2025 Controller app serves as a mobile alternative to traditional motion controllers for Ubisoft's dance game franchise. Designed exclusively for Just Dance 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, this iOS application transforms smartphones into motion-sensitive input devices without requiring additional cameras or accessories. The app represents Ubisoft's ongoing effort to lower barriers to entry for multiplayer dance sessions while maintaining the core gameplay experience. Core functionality centers around using the smartphone's internal sensors to track dance movements and translate them into game inputs. The app establishes wireless connectivity with compatible gaming consoles through local network pairing, then captures motion data through the device's accelerometer and gyroscope. Users hold the smartphone during gameplay while the system analyzes movement patterns against choreographed dance routines. The interface also provides navigation controls for menu browsing and song selection, creating a comprehensive controller replacement solution that operates independently of traditional gaming peripherals. User experience demonstrates both practical utility and technical limitations. The interface maintains minimalistic design with clear connection indicators and intuitive controls, though some users report accidental button presses during vigorous movement. Real-world usage patterns show the app primarily serving as a supplementary controller solution when traditional Joy-Cons or gamepads are unavailable or insufficient for group play. The motion tracking accuracy, while functional, appears less precise than dedicated controllers according to performance comparisons, with users typically achieving lower scores compared to specialized hardware. User feedback trends reveal consistent appreciation for accessibility despite recognized technical compromises. Multiple five-star reviews from 2025 highlight successful implementation of core functionality, with benji reynolds (June 23, 2025) noting 'it helps me do camera control and it's fun' while Hben92 (May 20, 2025) praised the six-player support and straightforward pairing process. However, comparative analysis appears in jacob12305j's review (August 20, 2025), which states 'the Joy-Con is extraordinary! I always get megastar and superstar on the Joy-Con but the camera controller I get 5 stars,' indicating performance differentials between mobile and dedicated controllers. The application delivers undeniable value as an accessibility solution despite inherent motion tracking limitations. Primary strengths include eliminating hardware barriers for multiplayer sessions and providing immediate controller functionality without additional purchases. Significant constraints involve reduced scoring precision compared to dedicated controllers and physical handling challenges during intense dance sequences. Ideal use cases involve casual social gaming environments where convenience outweighs competitive scoring requirements, or situations where player numbers exceed available traditional controllers.

Key Features

  • Smartphone motion tracking utilizes device sensors to capture dance movements without external cameras, enabling immediate gameplay participation
  • Multiplayer support for up to six simultaneous players through individual mobile devices, facilitating group dance sessions
  • Wireless console connectivity establishes connection with gaming systems through local network pairing without additional hardware
  • Menu navigation controls provide full interface interaction capabilities mirroring traditional controller functionality
  • Cross-edition compatibility works with Just Dance 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions across multiple console platforms
  • Accessibility-focused design eliminates need for specialized controllers, reducing entry barriers for casual players

Why Users Love It

Eliminates dedicated controller requirement
Supports six-player simultaneous gameplay

Perfect for: Just Dance players needing additional controllers or mobile-based alternatives

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#20

+4 from last week

Best Rank

#11

All-time high

Average Rank

#19

30-day average

User Reviews

drg421
May 26, 2025

I love using this when I don’t have enough controllers for everyone but I hope one day to have it implemented on watches so I no longer have to hold anything and can dance without worry of tossing my phone across the room or bumping it 😭😝 Love please add to watches! I love using this when I don’t have enough controllers for everyone but I hope one day to have it implemented on watches so I no longer have to hold anything and can dance without worry of tossing my phone across the room or bumping it 😭😝

benji reynolds
Jun 24, 2025

It’s the best and it helps me do camera control and it’s fun I love it It’s the best and it helps me do camera control and it’s fun

jacob12305j
Aug 21, 2025

The camera controller is not bad but the Joy-Con is extraordinary! I always get megastar and superstar on the Joy-Con but the camera controller I get 5 stars! The camera controller The camera controller is not bad but the Joy-Con is extraordinary! I always get megastar and superstar on the Joy-Con but the camera controller I get 5 stars!

Kitty hero max
Apr 9, 2025

It’s so fun because when you play it, it’s like so fun when I hold it and it brings me till like a whole new world it’s like super fun Best to play It’s so fun because when you play it, it’s like so fun when I hold it and it brings me till like a whole new world it’s like super fun

Hben92
May 20, 2025

I had no issues with paring. I love how you can play with up to 6 people. I think it would be cool if the app would work on the Apple Watch! The only problem I had was accidentally hitting a button and backing out of the controller. Love this! I had no issues with paring. I love how you can play with up to 6 people. I think it would be cool if the app would work on the Apple Watch! The only problem I had was accidentally hitting a button and backing out of the controller.

App Details

Developer

Ubisoft

Platform

ios

Rating

1.9

Last Updated

10/7/2025