Just Dance 2016-22 Controller

Turn a phone into a Just Dance controller

Just Dance 2016-22 Controller is a companion app for Ubisoft’s Just Dance games. It uses the motion sensors in an Android phone to follow the player’s movements while the phone is held in one hand. The app is aimed at people who want to play Just Dance 2016 through Just Dance 2022 without relying on a separate motion camera or dedicated game controller.

What it does during a session

The phone works as both a motion-tracking device and a remote for the game. Players can use it to move through menus, choose songs and manage settings, then keep holding it while dancing so the game can calculate movement-based scores. Several phones can connect to the same session, with support for up to six players, which makes the setup suitable for group play.

The main trade-off

Pairing depends on the phone and console being connected to the same Wi-Fi network. That keeps extra hardware out of the setup, but it also means connection quality matters while playing. If the network is unstable, the controller experience may be less consistent. The app is therefore a practical fit for households that already have a compatible Just Dance game and a reliable local network, rather than a standalone music or dance app.

Adoption and developer

Ubisoft Entertainment publishes the app under the Music category. Its rating is 3.56 out of 5 from more than 111,000 reviews, and it has reached 10,000,000+ installs. Those figures show broad use, while the moderate rating suggests that the experience can depend on individual phones, network conditions and the console setup. If you are choosing between using a phone and buying another controller, this app’s appeal is straightforward: it covers the controller role with hardware many players already own.