--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "StarDance: Hoď se do gala" developer_entity: "Česká televize" bundle_id: "cz.ceskatelevize.stardancehodsedogala" app_store_id: "1446877415" category: "Games" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Free" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2018-12-16" report_date: "2026-05-20" last_verified: "2026-05-20T09:05:52.914Z" report_version: "1.0.0" total_reviews: 0 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0 data_age_days: 42 momentum_velocity: "zombie" intelligence_version: 4 nemesis: "Gacha Studio (Anime Dress Up)" competitor_count: 9 tags: ["games", "free", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "children", "casual", "players"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/stardance-hod-se-do-gala" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # StarDance: Hoď se do gala App Audit ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Games · Free > **TL;DR:** StarDance: Hoď se do gala is a games app by Česká televize, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** StarDance: Hoď se do gala is a games app by Česká televize. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Category** | Games | | **Developer** | Česká televize | | **Pricing** | Free | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 0d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Česká televize - **Category:** Games - **Target Audience:** Children and casual players interested in fashion and styling games. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Audited:** 1.0.0 - **Audit Date:** 2026-05-20 - **Signal Count:** 0 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1446877415 - **Bundle ID:** cz.ceskatelevize.stardancehodsedogala - **Performance Trend:** Declining - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-20 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** StarDance is a casual dress-up game for children that tasks players with styling characters for specific social events. **Why users hire it:** Users hire the app for low-stakes, goal-oriented fashion play that rewards them with immediate, theme-specific feedback from an automated rating system. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] Thematic Dress-up Challenges:** Users select clothing items to match specific scenarios like a Mexican party, a birthday, or a picnic. - **[Standard] Fashion Police Rating System:** Automated feedback mechanism evaluates the user's outfit choices against the selected event theme. * *User Intent:* Users value self-expression and personalized experiences. ## Market Position {#market-position} The app remains in a static state with no updates since its 2018 release, limiting its ability to compete in a category where active live-ops are the standard. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Free - **Tiers:** Free to play - **Analysis:** The app is distributed as a free title with no observable in-app purchases or subscription tiers. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Localized cultural brand identity provides immediate trust and relevance for the target audience. **Critical Frictions:** - Zero updates since 2018 release date creates a stale content loop. - No social or sharing features to drive organic growth. **Growth Levers:** - Integration of user-generated content or social sharing could bridge the engagement gap with community-driven rivals. **Market Threats:** - High-cadence competitors like Gacha Studio drain the casual-entry funnel through superior feature depth and social mechanics. ## Recent Changes (v3 → v4) {#recent-changes} The report transitioned from a static product assessment to a competitive benchmarking analysis, identifying social-sharing and community-driven features as the primary gaps against market rivals. **Overall trend**: Declining **Compared at**: 2026-05-20 ### High-impact changes - **[Shifted] Strategic pivot recommendations** (positioning) — PM action items shifted from 'Audit content library' to a binary choice between 'Pivot to community-driven model' or 'Sunset the title'. - **[Added] Head-to-head competitive analysis** (positioning) — Added detailed head-to-head verdict comparing StarDance against Gacha Studio. ### Medium-impact changes - **[Added] Social feature gaps identified** (swot) — Added 'No social or sharing features' as a primary weakness and 'Lack of community-driven content' as a specific threat. - **[Added] Feature gap benchmarking** (features) — Added three specific missing features: social studio mode, photo capture and sharing, and competitive fashion show mode. ## Rivals Landscape {#rivals} > Competitive positioning identified by AI analysis of app features, category, and market signals. ### StarDance: Hoď se do gala vs Gacha Studio (Anime Dress Up) — Head to Head - **[Gacha Studio (Anime Dress Up)](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/gacha-studio-anime-dress-up)** by Lunime Inc.: This app dominates the dress-up category by offering deep character customization and social-style studio modes that directly compete for the same creative, fashion-focused user base. - **Key differences:** - Offers a robust Studio Mode allowing users to create custom scenes and stories with multiple characters. - Includes a comprehensive Gacha pet system that adds a layer of collection-based progression and long-term retention. - Features extensive character customization options that far exceed the static outfit selection found in StarDance. - **Where StarDance: Hoď se do gala wins:** - ✅ Leverages a recognizable cultural brand identity which provides immediate trust and localized appeal. - ✅ Focuses on specific event-based styling challenges that provide a clear, goal-oriented gameplay loop. - **Where Gacha Studio (Anime Dress Up) wins:** - ❌ Massive user base and community-driven content creation capabilities provide a significant network effect. - ❌ Frequent updates and a deeper feature set keep users engaged far longer than a simple dress-up tool. - **Verdict:** StarDance should pivot toward a more community-driven model or introduce unique, localized event content that Gacha Studio cannot replicate. ### Contenders (Strong Challengers) - **[Hairdresser salon - Spa salon](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/hair-salon)** by YovoGames: This app captures the casual styling market by focusing on the technical aspects of hair and beauty salon management. - Includes a photo capture feature that allows users to save and share their final salon creations. - Maintains a high release cadence with consistent updates that keep the content fresh for returning players. - **[Fashion Stylist Dress Up Games](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/fashion-stylist-dress-up-games)** by Ubaid Alwani: It directly challenges the target app by positioning itself as a competitive fashion show platform for aspiring stylists. - Features a competitive fashion show mode where user designs are judged against other players' creations. - Offers a wider range of superstar-themed styling options compared to the target's event-specific wardrobe. - **[Ice Queen Princess Makeover Spa, Makeup & Dress Up Magic Makeover - Girls Games](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/ice-queen-princess-makeover-spa-makeup-dress-up-ma)** by Thanagorn Marukcanon: This app targets the same demographic of young players interested in princess-themed dress-up and beauty makeovers. - Provides a fantasy-themed aesthetic that appeals to a younger audience than the realistic event-based styling. - Includes integrated hairstyling and character selection features that offer more variety in the initial makeover phase. - **[Fashion Valley Makeup Saloon](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/fashion-valley-makeup-saloon)** by Muhammad Jahanzeb: It competes for the same casual fashion-gaming audience by offering specialized makeup and spa-themed styling mechanics. - Integrates specific spa salon tools and bridal-themed makeover kits not present in the target app. - Focuses on granular makeup application mechanics rather than the broader outfit-selection focus of StarDance. ### Peers (What They Do Better) - **[300 Pounds Beauty Run](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/300-pounds-beauty-run)** by puzzle studio: It relates to the target app through its focus on glamour and fashion collection, albeit through a runner-game format. - Uses a strategic resource management system to influence the character's appearance during the run. - Focuses on an obstacle course format that prioritizes reflex-based gameplay over static styling choices. - **[Project Match: Makeup!](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/project-match-makeup)** by Casual Joy Limited: This app shares the same core loop of beauty and fashion customization, targeting users who enjoy transformation-based puzzles. - Uses 3D match puzzles as a primary engagement driver to unlock new fashion and makeup items. - Offers a more comprehensive meta-game involving home decoration alongside the standard character makeover features. - **[Knock Your Ex](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/knock-your-ex)** by puzzle studio: While gameplay differs, it occupies the same 'makeover' niche by utilizing runway collection mechanics and beauty-focused progression. - Utilizes 3D animation and obstacle course gameplay to make the fashion experience more active and dynamic. - Incorporates a 'beauty battle' mechanic that adds a competitive layer to the standard dress-up experience. ### New Kids on the Block (What's Innovative) - **[Gnomes vs Granny: Fun Game](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/gnomes-vs-granny-fun-game)** by Javid Iqbal: As a recent release, it competes for the attention of the same casual gaming demographic through high-chaos, objective-based simulation. - Introduces stealth and chaos simulation mechanics that offer a starkly different experience from traditional dress-up games. ## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum} - No updates since 2018 release. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 2712 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} StarDance: Hoď se do gala is an established games app that is completely free. > **Bottom Line:** StarDance relies on a recognizable brand identity to attract users, but the lack of content updates since 2018 makes it a static experience that cannot compete with the social-driven loops of modern dress-up titles, so the developer should pivot to a community-focused model or sunset the title. **Best for:** Children and casual players interested in fashion and styling games. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [PIVOT] [HIGH IMPACT] Pivot to a community-driven model by adding social sharing features because the current solo-loop lacks retention → increase daily active usage. — *Competitor analysis shows rivals like Gacha Studio use social-style studio modes to drive long-term retention.* _(trade-off: deprioritize Deprioritize new event themes — social infrastructure is a higher-yield retention lever.)_ - [ ] [SUNSET] [MEDIUM IMPACT] Sunset the title because the lack of updates since 2018 indicates a lack of strategic priority → reallocate resources to active projects. — *The app has not received an update in years, making it a maintenance liability rather than a growth asset.* _(trade-off: deprioritize No engineering capacity displaced — the app is already in maintenance mode.)_ ### Feature Gaps vs Competitors - Social studio mode (available in Gacha Studio) - Photo capture and sharing (available in Hairdresser salon) - Competitive fashion show mode (available in Fashion Stylist Dress Up Games) ### Outlook: Declining The casual fashion-styling market is consolidating around titles with high-frequency live-ops and social-sharing loops. StarDance's lack of updates since 2018 leaves it exposed to these active competitors, so the app will likely continue to lose relevance unless the developer commits to a significant content refresh. - 🔴 The absence of updates since 2018 indicates the app is in maintenance mode, which accelerates churn as players move to more active, feature-rich alternatives. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Total Reviews | 0 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Free | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 2 analyzed | | Trend | Declining | | Outlook | Declining | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **StarDance: Hoď se do gala** (this app) | N/A/5 | N/A | Česká televize | | [Gacha Studio (Anime Dress Up)](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/gacha-studio-anime-dress-up) | 3.7/5 | Mixed | Lunime Inc. | | [Fashion Stylist Dress Up Games](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/fashion-stylist-dress-up-games) | 2.5/5 | N/A | Ubaid Alwani | | [Gnomes vs Granny: Fun Game](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/gnomes-vs-granny-fun-game) | N/A/5 | N/A | Javid Iqbal | | [Hair salon!.](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/hair-salon) | 2.1/5 | N/A | YovoGames | | [Fashion Valley Makeup Saloon](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/fashion-valley-makeup-saloon) | 1.0/5 | N/A | Muhammad Jahanzeb | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Česká televize ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stardance-ho%C4%8F-se-do-gala/id1446877415?uo=4) - **Sources:** App store metadata. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Gacha Studio (Anime Dress Up)*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/gacha-studio-anime-dress-up) (Lunime Inc.) — 3.7/5 Rating | Mixed Sentiment - [*Fashion Stylist Dress Up Games*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/fashion-stylist-dress-up-games) (Ubaid Alwani) — 2.5/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Gnomes vs Granny: Fun Game*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/gnomes-vs-granny-fun-game) (Javid Iqbal) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Hair salon!.*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/hair-salon) (YovoGames) — 2.1/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Fashion Valley Makeup Saloon*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/fashion-valley-makeup-saloon) (Muhammad Jahanzeb) — 1.0/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*300 Pounds Beauty Run*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/300-pounds-beauty-run) (puzzle studio) — 3.8/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Knock Your Ex*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/knock-your-ex) (puzzle studio) — 4.2/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Project Match: Makeup!*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/project-match-makeup) (Casual Joy Limited) — 4.6/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Ice Queen Princess Makeover Spa, Makeup & Dress Up Magic Makeover - Girls Games*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/ice-queen-princess-makeover-spa-makeup-dress-up-ma) (Thanagorn Marukcanon) — 2.5/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Royal Match*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/royal-match) (Dream Games) — 4.7/5 Rating | Negative Sentiment ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting. 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 0 - **Data Sources:** App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/stardance-hod-se-do-gala) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.