# melod — Explore the classic music game > Indie music rhythm game with melody and rhythm modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Roger Pollard.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melod/id1527297039 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Roger Pollard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476442753) - Category: Games, Music, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 436 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 389 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-11-14 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melod/id1527297039/reviews.md ## What is melod? melod is a classic music/rhythm game that lets you play great songs by a wide variety of indie artists—discover new music and chase high scores! There are two types of instrumentals to play: "Melody" and "Rhythm"! Be warned: "Rhythm" mode adds a fifth "bass pedal" note that drastically increases the level of difficulty. Charts reflect the notes of the song, and your part drops if you miss notes. Explore the inner machinations of the music in the game! You can play the game on "Chill" or on "Challenge" mode. "Chill" gives an easier, relaxing experience, while "challenge" gives the full experience, pushing your music-gaming skills as far as they can go. Along with the free experience, you can also purchase a "melodx" subscription, which gives you access to a selection of playable songs that will develop over time. Other songs can be purchased individually. ## Key features - Play indie music songs - Melody and Rhythm instrumentals - Chill and Challenge modes - Discover new artists - Chase high scores - Explore music structure ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | "Lookin' For It" | $0.99 | one-time | | "Cascade" | Free | one-time | | "Korobeiniki" | $1.99 | one-time | | "Stang" | Free | one-time | | "Cascade" | Free | one-time | | "Niel Gow’s Lament..." | Free | one-time | | "The Shadow Dimension" | $1.99 | one-time | | "Astral Plane" | $1.99 | one-time | | "Tip Top Polka/Hesleyside..." | $0.99 | one-time | | melodx Forever | $4.99 | one-time | | "Nomuzo" | $1.99 | one-time | | "Dial-up" | $1.99 | one-time | | "Memory" | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of melod? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 No ads - 🔒 No in-app purchases - 👍 Supports indie artists - 👍 Diverse music selection - 👍 Smooth gameplay - 👍 Challenging but enjoyable **Cons** - 🐛 Note registration issues - 🐛 Overly strict scoring system - 👎 Limited song library - 👎 Buttons too small **Commonly reported bugs** - Missed notes not registering correctly - Inconsistent haptic feedback **Most requested features** - Adjustable note speed - Practice mode for difficult sections - More popular/mainstream song options - Larger note buttons - Calibration settings ## Recent user reviews (10 of 127) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melod/id1527297039/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fun and good music. *2026-03-22, version 2.6* Have really enjoyed it. ### 5/5 — A BLAST *2025-12-23* So much fun ! ### 5/5 — Melodious *2025-09-20, version 2.6* This is a wonderful app! Very enjoyable, pleasurable and great for all ages! I love Melod! ### 5/5 — Brilliant Game For Guitar Hero Players *2024-06-29* Always loved the GH and RB games, I’ve been getting along with fun festival, but this is so good when you’re away from home. **Developer response:** I’m glad you love it! ### 5/5 — Amazing game *2024-02-03* I first found out about the development of the first game disc brick on tiktok and downloaded to see if it truly was ad free cause most mobile games are nearly unplayable due to the copious ads so i gave disc brick a try and as an avid brick breaker fan i loved it then when i seen they were developing a music game i was super excited as well as my inner child because piano tiles was on of the first mobile games i ever played and i was obsessed with it great game and great people behind it keep it up!!! ### 4/5 — Great game but… *2023-08-12* I’ve had this game for a while now and it’s easy to pick it up and leave it for a bit but it seems like the devs have completely forgotten about this gem and are leaving it do die. Without new free songs or even songs to purchase. (Which I’ve brought all) there is no incentive to keep on playing as often. No new songs to complete. **Developer response:** I appreciate that you like the game. I haven’t forgotten about it, but I have had to reduce frequency of updates due to budgetary reasons. Please spread the word of the game, and I will be happy to continue adding new songs to it. Reviews like this also help me recognize the interest in the game. Thank you for playing! ### 5/5 — Loving this *2023-07-01* Roger you saint you solved mobile gaming. keep em coming :0 ### 5/5 — Amazing!!! *2023-02-19* This is an amazing game again! I love how there’s no ads and the game looks amazing! My only requests is that make it so you can change the speed of the game as sometimes it can be a little bit hard. Also I would love to see more songs as sometimes your limited a little. I overall love this game and if you love music you will love this game! ### 3/5 — its an ok game *2022-09-25, version 2.4* the challenge mode is too hard and the chill mode is too easy to the point its boring wish there was a mode that had the difficulty of challenge mode but doesnt spam a bunch of notes across the board at once making my brain explode trying to hit them all in succession ### 5/5 — Free, no ads, amazing music *2022-07-05, version 2.3* SHORT REVIEW: Some in-app purchase options but they aren’t being shoved at you 24/7, no ads which is amazing, the music is unique and different. Not something you’d typically find in an app such as this, which is refreshing and exciting. LONG REVIEW: I found out about this app on Tik Tok, and I was a bit skeptical at first. I used to use BeatStar, which is a high-quality app similar to this, but in-app purchases were being shoved down my throat every minute so I deleted the game. This game is different. The “no ads” holds true, so you can truly enjoy the game. I also love that this game developer doesn’t use typical pop songs, but instead songs that seem more indie and alternative. I’ve loved discovering new music that I typically wouldn’t be able to find. If I had to share a suggestion, it would be neat if there were Spotify links, or something similar, for the songs so that they’re easier to find on music platforms. Overall, this is a great app and there’s literally no con to downloading. I use this game constantly! ## Frequently asked questions about melod ### What is melod? melod is a classic music and rhythm game where you can play along to songs from a variety of indie artists. It allows you to discover new music while aiming for high scores. The game features two instrumental types: "Melody" and "Rhythm," with "Rhythm" mode offering increased difficulty. ### What are the different game modes in melod? melod offers two primary gameplay modes: "Chill" and "Challenge." The "Chill" mode provides a more relaxed and easier experience, ideal for casual play. The "Challenge" mode offers the full, demanding experience, designed to test and push your music-gaming skills to their limits. ### How can I access more songs in melod? While the app offers a free experience, you can expand your song library through in-app purchases. A "melodx" subscription provides access to a curated selection of playable songs that will grow over time. Additionally, individual songs can be purchased separately. ### What kind of music can I expect in melod? melod focuses on music from a wide variety of indie artists. This allows players to discover new and emerging talent while enjoying the rhythm gameplay. The game's charts are designed to reflect the notes of the songs, offering an engaging way to interact with the music. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6 — 2023-03-30 This update closes out the holiday update material, and brings the app back to its normal state. ### 2.5 — 2022-12-03 Holiday update 2022! This update brings a limited-time holiday app icon, as well as some limited-time holiday songs—2 free songs and 1 paid song. If you purchase the paid song, you will be able to keep it after the holiday season is over. This update also adds a new, even faster, track speed option: "Excessive". ### 2.4 — 2022-09-24 melod 2.4 adds a new song to the Music Store, as well as updates the splash screen. ### 2.3 — 2022-05-31 This update brings a new song to the music store: "Parallels" by Fungi. Additionally, a rudimental version of "Practice Mode" has been added, which allows players to practice sections of the songs at slower speeds. ### 2.2 — 2022-02-15 The melod holiday season has ended! We're back to the normal icon and setlist. This update adds an additional purchasable song, "Nomuzo" by Balaganist. It is quite a fun song to play, and it gets pretty difficult! ## Apps similar to melod | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tap Tap Music-Pop Songs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-music-pop-songs/id1437596370) | 4.8 (78,072) | Free | Games | | [Guitar Band: Rock Battle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-band-rock-battle/id1155657778) | 4.5 (24,226) | Free | Games | | [Beatstar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatstar/id1521483641) | 4.8 (321,771) | Free | Games | | [Guitar Solo - Master Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-solo-master-hero/id1542614026) | 4.6 (640) | Free | Games | | [SongPop Classic - Music Trivia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songpop-classic-music-trivia/id975364678) | 4.7 (63,197) | Free | Games | | [Rhythmetallic: Hero of Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmetallic-hero-of-guitar/id1541789912) | 4.8 (283) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Roger Pollard - [Disc Brick](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-brick/id1476442754) All apps by Roger Pollard: https://appshunter.io/developer/1476442753 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*