# Give It Up! 2 vs Project

The clearest difference is rating: Project at 4.6 against Give It Up! 2's 4.0. Project also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 195). Give It Up! 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Give It Up! 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project has 1.5K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Give It Up! 2's written reviews are positive against 72% of Project's.

Give It Up! 2 ships an update every 2 months, Project monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Give It Up! 2 | Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/give-it-up-2-rhythm-dash/id1011776388/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Invictus](https://appshunter.io/developer/321262193) | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) |

## What reviewers say

### Give It Up! 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/give-it-up-2-rhythm-dash/id1011776388)

Jump and smash to the beat in this rhythm-based platformer. Navigate challenging levels with one-tap controls, collect adorable characters, and experience dynamic music. Master the rhythm to overcome obstacles and achieve perfect scores.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, 27 challenging stages, Tap to the music, Obstacle avoidance, Collect adorable blobs, Interactive music, Record custom sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cool | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyclops | $0.99 | one-time |
| Devil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderbolt | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited free checkpoints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giant coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Peak experience
- 👍 Unique and interesting game
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music issues
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔋 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Music stops working
- Unresponsive taps

**Requested features**

- More music options
- Ability to pause the game


### Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747)

Experience an innovative music game where every tap triggers original electronic sounds. Engage in rhythm gameplay with unique multi-track challenges, diverse music styles, and customizable characters. Compete with friends and players worldwide in this visually rich experience.

**Highlights:** Rhythm gameplay with real-time pronunciation, Original independent electronic music, Multi-track music challenges, Diverse and updated music styles, Customizable characters and skins, Global player competition, Potential visual improvement for amblyopia

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Journey - Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Light - Package A | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Player Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Coin Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Day Anecdote | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Holy Night Expedition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Snowy Cloud Nation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forest Rhapsody | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey To Another World | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Dreams | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Gala: Mystery Tracker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eve Ritual: King Project | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Escape Plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| On The Way - Coins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sparks Fly - Coins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and character designs
- 🎵 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (note sync issues, crashes, freezes)
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and paywalls
- 🔇 Sound issues (music cutting out)
- 🤯 Difficulty spike for newer players

**Reported bugs**

- Levels/songs getting locked after updates
- Inconsistent note registration on 4-lane sections
- SOS feature not working as intended
- Progress/data loss after reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Practice mode for individual song sections
- More frequent content updates
- Ability to restore previously purchased content
- Improved calibration and note detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Give It Up! 2 free?

Give It Up! 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Project free?

Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Give It Up! 2 or Project?

Project is rated higher. Give It Up! 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Project averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Give It Up! 2 or Project have ads?

Both Give It Up! 2 and Project show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Give It Up! 2 or Project?

Give It Up! 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Project monthly. Most recently, Give It Up! 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Project on October 29, 2026.

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