# Cytus

> Rhythm game with story, art, and diverse music genres. (iPhone/iPad app by Rayark International Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071)
- Category: Games, Music, Casual, Music
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,758 App Store ratings · 455 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2012-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824/reviews.md

## What is Cytus?

Welcome to the Musical World of Cytus

LET’S EXPERIENCE MUSIC ’N ART, BEAT ’N REBOUND!

Check the screenshots and you will see the most AWESOME mobile music game ever!
Just PLAY and ENJOY! 

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FEATURES

- 200 songs and 400 variations, including many from famous composers around the world 

- Beautiful hand-drawn art style (as illustrated in the screenshots)

- Easy, intuitive Active Scan Line system and 3 types of notes 

- Different display modes allow player-friendly previewing of notes

- Strong beat and rhythms provide satisfying feedback for taps

- More than 9 difficulty levels for more fun and challenges

- Various music genres: POP, JAZZ, TRANCE, HARDCORE, DRUM 'N BASS and many more 

- Connect to Facebook and show off your Cytus skills

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HOW TO PLAY

- Follow along the Active Scan Line
- Tap each note as the line passes through
- Time your taps as the line is at the center of the note for a higher score!

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STORY

In the distant future, the only sentient beings in the world are robots. 

They are the last remnant of the human spirit. 

However, mankind is not dead. 

Technology exists that is capable of transferring memories to these robots. 

But with limited space, new memories will gradually overwrite the old. 

To prevent the emotions in human memories from fading away, the robots resorted to converting the emotions to music, and storing them in a place called Cytus. 

The robots use these songs to experience human emotion and dream that souls exists in each of them... 

Cytus
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Cytus Official Site: http://www.rayark.com/g/cytus
Rayark Official Site: http://www.rayark.com
Follow Cytus https://twitter.com/CytusRayark
Like Cytus http://www.facebook.com/rayark.Cytus

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter S | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter K | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter R | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter T | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter N | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #92 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)
- #14 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)
- #132 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Cytus?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🤚 Thumb placement can obscure notes
- 🔢 Inconsistent difficulty ratings
- 💰 Some chapters locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound not working on certain devices
- Purchased content disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore previous progress

**Most requested features**

- More diverse music genres
- Customizable note sizes and placements
- Improved difficulty balancing
- Restore purchase functionality
- Dedicated marathon/endless mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 455)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really Good！

*2026-08-11, version 10.1.8*

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.

### 5/5 — Best Rhythm Game Ever

*2026-08-08, version 10.1.8*

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!

### 5/5 — Aesthetic & Adrenaline-Fueled Game

*2026-08-05, version 10.1.8*

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

### 5/5 — ❤️

*2026-07-26, version 10.1.8*

Love this game

### 5/5 — Still GOATED

*2026-07-07, version 10.1.8*

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.

### 5/5 — Rhythm GOTY

*2026-07-04, version 10.1.8*

Peak.

### 5/5 — cyTus to mymee

*2026-06-17, version 10.1.8*

The best part about it is us.

### 5/5 — One of the best games out there

*2026-06-17, version 10.1.8*

The Beats and the music in this game is very cool

### 5/5 — 時が経っても出来るのが嬉しい

*2026-04-22*

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。

### 5/5 — まだやってる人いるのかな

*2026-04-16*

いまもやってます！ボケ防止！
HARDモードは7か8のレベルがギリギリで9は無理です！笑
でも楽しんでます。有料の音楽は一切やってないですが充分です！

## Frequently asked questions about Cytus

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.1.8 — 2025-11-28

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

### 10.1.7 — 2025-08-22

Updated essential components

### 10.1.6 — 2025-02-26

10.1.6

- Fixed an issue where purchased items could not be unlocked properly.

### 10.1.5 — 2023-10-25

10.1.5 
- API Updated

### 10.1.4 — 2022-08-10

- Minor UI Refinement

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## Related topics

[cytus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cytus) · [cytus 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cytus-2) · [cyrus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cyrus) · [cytus ii](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cytus-ii) · [citus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/citus)

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