# Beat Stomper vs Project

The clearest difference is price: Project at Free against Beat Stomper's $1.99. Beat Stomper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Project is free to download; Beat Stomper costs $1.99 up front. Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Beat Stomper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beat Stomper against 4.6 for Project. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Beat Stomper's written reviews are positive against 72% of Project's.

Beat Stomper ships an update every 6 days, Project monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Stomper | Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-stomper/id1041808803/reviews) | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #199 |
| Size | 161 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rocky Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/789328391) | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Stomper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-stomper/id1041808803)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Music, #166 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience a vibrant fusion of music, neon lights, and geometric visuals. Engage in simple yet addictive gameplay by jumping and holding to the rhythm. This app offers a pure, joyful gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Electronic music gameplay, Neon light visuals, Geometric design, Simple jump and hold controls, Rhythmic challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Awesome music
- 🎨 Vibrant visuals
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎉 Energetic and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 🔁 Repetitive levels/music
- 💰 Expensive for the content
- 🔧 Needs more updates/support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and performance issues
- Settings not saved between sessions

**Requested features**

- More music and level variety
- Customization options for character/themes
- Leaderboards and multiplayer modes
- Support for newer devices/resolutions


### Project

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

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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 Beat Stomper free?

Beat Stomper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beat Stomper or Project?

Beat Stomper and Project are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Beat Stomper or Project have ads?

Project shows ads; Beat Stomper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Stomper or Project?

Beat Stomper ships an update every 6 days, and Project monthly. Most recently, Beat Stomper was updated on October 16, 2026 and Project on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Beat Stomper or Project?

Beat Stomper currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Project at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*