Comparison

Epic Orchestra vs Project

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Epic Orchestra

This is a swipe-based rhythm game that lets you conduct a classical orchestra. Experience iconic compositions with intuitive controls and engaging challenges. Unlock more music and features through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based rhythmic controls
  • Full classical music score
  • 15 levels (5 free)
  • Variable difficulty settings
  • Power-ups and animations
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
Features
Currently charting
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"It combines frantic rhythm action with beautiful, sombre music, in a juxtaposition that shouldn't work but does so wonderfully." -PocketGamer.com Epic Orchestra is a swipe-based rhythm game with an awesome classical music score. You're the Maestro conducting the orchestra as they perform music from legendary composers such as Grieg, Beethoven, Mozart, and more. Feel the beat as you progress your way through various rhythmic challenges. With Epic Orchestra, you'll connect to these classic tunes like never before as you swipe your pixel baton left, right, up, and down. Epic Features: - Swipe based rhythmic controls - Game Center Leaderboards - 27 Game Center Achievements - 15 levels (5 free/10 IAP) - Variable difficulty (easy, normal, hard) - Full classical music score - Power-ups & quirky animations - Universal purchase available for iPhone, iPad, iPod & Apple TV Epic Songs Included: • Gymnopédie no.1- Erik Satie • Puck - Edvard Grieg • Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel • Prelude in G minor - S. Rachmaninoff • Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin Plus 10 more with IAP: • Morning Mood - Edvard Grieg • Partita in A minor - J.S. Bach • Pathetique - Ludwig Von Beethoven • Cello Suite no.1 - J.S. Bach • Etude Opus 10 no.12 - Frédéric Chopin • Dr. Gradus Ad Parnassus - C. Debussy • Moonlight Sonata 3rd - L. Beethoven • Turkish March - Amadeus Mozart • Golliwogg's Cakewalk - C. Debussy • Prelude no.1 - J.S. Bach For news and updates, follow us @mobypixel. Thanks for playing! Nick Culbertson Moby Pixel

About

Project

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
Features
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Project: Muse brings music beyond listening, making every encounter meaningful. Play a wide variety of electronic music, meet characters with distinct personalities, watch them grow, and explore their personal spaces. Follow the notes at your fingertips and discover more to enjoy on a journey shared with music and characters. 【Awards & Recognition】 Recognized by the App Store with the honors “Best Chinese Indie Game” and “Best Music Rhythm.” 【Bring Music to Your Fingertips】 Every note responds to your touch in real time. Tap along with the beat and feel the melody come alive. Whether you prefer to enjoy the music at your own pace or challenge yourself with precise rhythm gameplay, there is a way to play that suits you. 【A Diverse Electronic Music Library】 Explore over 200 electronic tracks spanning a variety of styles. Most tracks are created by independent musicians from around the world. The game has featured collaborations with artists including ColBreakz, Blaver, KODOMOi, Akako Hinami, Yan Dongwei, and Sheng Yunze, with more music added over time. 【More Ways to Play】 Alongside the classic rhythm gameplay, try Piano Mode and Prism Mode for different ways to play and experience the music. Take on higher difficulties and beat your personal best. 【Meet Your Favorite Characters】 Meet over 40 characters, each with a distinct personality, and choose from a variety of themed skins. Pick your favorite character and customize their look to make every performance your own. 【Grow Alongside Your Characters】 Develop your favorite characters through the character progression system and discover more as they grow. Beyond mastering tracks, you will have new goals to pursue along the way. 【Explore Character Spaces】 Every character has a personal space of their own. Step inside to get a closer look at their everyday lives and discover more character-related content.

Screenshots

Epic Orchestra4 screens
Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Epic Orchestra at #207 against Project's unranked. Epic Orchestra also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Epic Orchestra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Project sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Epic Orchestra against 4.6 for Project. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 854 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Epic Orchestra's written reviews are positive against 72% of Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, Project monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Epic Orchestra versus Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic OrchestraProject
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (854 ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better72.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8541.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#207 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB985 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMoby PixelRinzz Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Epic Orchestra

All ratings830 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative11.9%

Project

All ratings1,492 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

Epic Orchestra

From 854 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🎶 Beautiful classical music
  • 🕹️ Simple but challenging controls
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases required for base game

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay to unlock more songs
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
  • ⏱️ Some songs are too long for the gameplay format
  • 🕹️ Swiping controls can be inconsistent at times

Project

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Epic Orchestra

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on certain levels
  • Incorrect scoring or song progression issues
  • Ads not closing properly on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free songs to play
  • Difficulty options beyond just Easy/Hard
  • Ability to play songs without the gameplay elements
  • Support for portrait mode on mobile devices
  • Syncing of progress across devices

Project

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Epic Orchestra

One-time1
  • Unlock All Songs$1.99
10 purchases

Project

One-time10
  • New Journey - Coins Pack$0.99
  • Green Light - Package A$0.99
  • New Player Bonus$0.99
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  • The Holy Night Expedition$2.99
  • Lucky Snowy Cloud Nation$2.99
  • Forest Rhapsody$2.99
  • Journey To Another World$2.99
  • On The Way - Coins Pack$3.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99

Questions

Is Epic Orchestra free?
Epic Orchestra 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, Epic Orchestra or Project?
Epic Orchestra is rated higher. Epic Orchestra averages 4.6 out of 5 from 854 ratings, while Project averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Epic Orchestra or Project have ads?
Both Epic Orchestra and Project show ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic Orchestra or Project?
Epic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, and Project monthly. Most recently, Epic Orchestra was updated on November 6, 2026 and Project on November 6, 2026.

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