# Epic Orchestra vs melotap

The clearest difference is price: Epic Orchestra at Free against melotap's $3.99. Epic Orchestra also leads on ratings volume (848 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). melotap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Epic Orchestra is free to download; melotap costs $3.99 up front. Epic Orchestra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. melotap asks for nothing beyond the download.

melotap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Orchestra has 848 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of melotap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Orchestra | melotap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (848 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-orchestra/id1063781546/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melotap/id6747925463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **848** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #183 | **#124** |
| Size | 51 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) | [Nastaran Khanbabaei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823432684) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Orchestra

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

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Music, #184 Top Grossing · 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


### melotap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melotap/id6747925463)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

A serene musical rhythm game focused on melody and relaxation. Enjoy over 80 handcrafted tracks with new tunes added weekly. Its simple gameplay, soft visuals, and satisfying taps create a meditative yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted rhythm levels, Classical and folk tunes, Over 80 tracks, New tunes added weekly, Clean, minimal design, Hand-drawn illustrations, Satisfying taps with haptics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Orchestra free?

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

### Is melotap free?

melotap costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

melotap is rated higher. Epic Orchestra averages 4.6 out of 5 from 848 ratings, while melotap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Epic Orchestra or melotap have ads?

Epic Orchestra shows ads; melotap does not.

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

Epic Orchestra ships an update every 2 months, and melotap every 2 months. Most recently, Epic Orchestra was updated on October 24, 2026 and melotap on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Epic Orchestra or melotap?

Epic Orchestra currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and melotap at #124. 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.*