# Epic Orchestra vs ZBM

The clearest difference is rating: Epic Orchestra at 4.6 against ZBM's 3.7. Epic Orchestra also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (848 vs 3). ZBM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Orchestra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZBM sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epic Orchestra holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Orchestra has 848 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Epic Orchestra's written reviews are positive against 62% of ZBM's.

Epic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, ZBM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Orchestra | ZBM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (848 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-orchestra/id1063781546/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbm/id1195497429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **848** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) | [izzle Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868637593) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Orchestra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-orchestra/id1063781546)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Songs | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ZBM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbm/id1195497429)

This is a rhythm-based music game with a retro 80s aesthetic. Players tap 3D boxes to the beat of electronic dance music, with increasing difficulty and multiple game modes. It offers both single-player and local multiplayer challenges.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based EDM gameplay, Retro 80s aesthetic, Challenging beat progression, Arcade mode for high scores, 1v1 local multiplayer mode, Unlimited access with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 10,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Score +100% | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin X2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zodiac Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 30,000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Orchestra free?

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

### Is ZBM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Epic Orchestra or ZBM?

Epic Orchestra is rated higher. Epic Orchestra averages 4.6 out of 5 from 848 ratings, while ZBM averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Epic Orchestra or ZBM have ads?

Epic Orchestra shows ads; ZBM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Orchestra or ZBM?

Epic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, and ZBM fortnightly. Most recently, Epic Orchestra was updated on October 22, 2026 and ZBM on October 18, 2026.

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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.*