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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 12, 2012
  • November 28, 2025
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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's New in Cytus

10.1.8

November 28, 2025

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

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Chapter 8

Unlock all songs in Chapter 8

Charts

Top Paid

📉 11-1

Music games

This game dropped -1 position in Music games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 74-14

Casual games

This game dropped -14 positions in Casual games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 74+18

Music games

This game rose +18 positions in Music games chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

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.

Rhythm GOTY

Peak.

cyTus to mymee

The best part about it is us.

One of the best games out there

The Beats and the music in this game is very cool

時が経っても出来るのが嬉しい

まだミリオン達成してなかった時期から達成した後しばらくプレイしていましたが離れ
何年も経っているのに大好きだった同じゲームを今もまた出来る事が嬉しいです。Cytusは今も素晴らしい。

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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

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.