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Cytus

Cytus

by Rayark International Limited

1.8K ratings
455 reviews
#14 in paid Music
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🎵 Music
🎈 Casual
$1.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 12, 2012
  • November 28, 2025

Developer

Rayark International Limited
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About

Experience a unique rhythm game with a captivating story and diverse musical genres. Tap notes in time with the music, utilizing an intuitive active scan line system. Enjoy a vast library of songs and challenging difficulty levels.

✓200+ songs and 400+ variations
✓Beautiful hand-drawn art style
✓Active Scan Line system
✓Multiple difficulty levels
✓Diverse music genres
✓Story-driven experience
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Cytus. Based on 1.8K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎶Great music and soundtrack
  • 🎨Beautiful artwork and visuals
  • 💯Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 👍Offline playability
  • 🕹️Unique and responsive controls
  • 🕰️Nostalgic and long-lasting appeal

Negative things

  • 🤚Thumb placement can obscure notes
  • 🔢Inconsistent difficulty ratings
  • 💰Some chapters locked behind paywall
  • 🐛Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔌Compatibility issues on newer devices
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What's New in Cytus

10.1.8

November 28, 2025

- Applied security patch. - Fixed an issue where cloud saves could not sync properly.

10

In-App Purchases

$4.99

Chapter 8

Unlock all songs in Chapter 8

Charts

Top Paid

📉 14-1

Music games

This game dropped -1 position in Music games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 92-6

Casual games

This game dropped -6 positions in Casual games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 132-5

Music games

This game dropped -5 positions in Music games chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Really Good！

Such a great game. I just can't put it down, even when my fingers are about to cramp.

很好的遊戲，玩到手痙攣也無法自拔

Game yang sangat hebat. Saya terlalu asyik bermain sampai jari sakit pun masih tidak mahu berhenti.

最高のゲームです。指が痛くなるほど夢中になって、やめられません

정말 좋은 게임입니다. 손가락에 쥐가 날 정도로 플레이해도 멈출 수가 없습니다.
BaiQianJunBaiQianJun

Best Rhythm Game Ever

Hands down one of the best rhythm games ever with a ton of extremely catchy songs! This actually inspired me to become a video game composer so I highly recommend it!
XMClarkXMClark

Aesthetic & Adrenaline-Fueled Game

Beautiful design. Satisfying gameplay. Gives calm and adrenaline. Quite my tempo.
NightReader7NightReader7

❤️

Love this game
Queen Phoenix 29Queen Phoenix 29

Still GOATED

I remember playing this game back in 2015 or ‘16 when I was still a teen. Genuinely still one of the best apps out here for tapping games.
whydoineedanickname420whydoineedanickname420
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Sound not working on certain devices

Bug

Purchased content disappearing after updates

Bug

Inability to restore previous progress

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

More diverse music genres

Feature

Customizable note sizes and placements

Feature

Improved difficulty balancing

Feature

Restore purchase functionality

Feature

Dedicated marathon/endless mode

Feature

FAQ

What is Cytus?

Cytus is a mobile rhythm game that combines music, art, and a unique story. Players tap notes in sync with the music using an active scan line system. It offers a wide variety of songs and difficulty levels for an engaging experience.

What are the key features of Cytus?

Key features include over 200 songs with 400 variations, a beautiful hand-drawn art style, an intuitive active scan line system with three note types, multiple display modes, strong beat feedback, over 9 difficulty levels, and various music genres like POP, JAZZ, and TRANCE. It also features a compelling story about robots experiencing human emotions through music.

How do you play Cytus?

To play Cytus, you follow the Active Scan Line and tap each note as the line passes through it. Timing your taps precisely when the line is at the center of the note will result in a higher score. The game offers different difficulty levels to suit various player skills.

Is Cytus free to play?

Cytus is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core game experience for free, with the option to purchase additional content or features if desired.

What kind of music is in Cytus?

Cytus features a diverse range of music genres to cater to different tastes. You can find songs from categories such as POP, JAZZ, TRANCE, HARDCORE, DRUM 'N BASS, and many more, including tracks from famous composers around the world.