Comparison

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION vs Rhythm Hive

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

Head to head
About

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION

Engage with your favorite JYP Entertainment artists through a rhythm game. Play their songs, collect themed cards, and compete globally in weekly leagues and world records. Unlock exclusive content and artist-themed packs.

Highlights
  • Play JYP artist songs
  • Collect weekly updated theme cards
  • Compete in weekly leagues
  • Challenge world records
  • Unlock exclusive live themes
  • Artist Pack with music and voice
Features
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J.Y.Park, 2PM, DAY6, TWICE, ITZY, Stray Kids, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, NiziU, NEXZ ! Play the JYPNATION artist song in my hand with SUPERSTAR! New songs and new card themes of JYPNATION artists updated every week -The song you want is here! You can see the songs sung by JYP Nation artists -If you collect cards, you can collect rewards! Collect a theme card that is updated every week! Play with fans from all over the world in the weekly league and world records -An a high score in the weekly league and challenge higher tiers -The first place is mine! World Records competing with users around the world How to meet the exclusive content of SUPERSTAR JYPNATION? -Meet my favorite love with a live theme! -On, now, you can check the exclusive content of JYP Nation artists released only in SUPERSTARs! -I feel like playing with the artist! Artist Pack Launch! Check out the combination of honey that combines music and voice now! --------------------- [Guide to access rights to smartphone apps] When using the app, we are requesting access to the following services. [Required approach permission] -Photo/Video/File: To save game data in storage -Reading external repository, recording: Necessary to store various settings in the game and to store music data cache -Call: Necessary to analyze advertising tracking and create PUSH reception tokens -Wi-Fi connection information: When downloading additional data, it is necessary to check the Wi-Fi connection and send a guide message. -ID: Necessary for 'Creating and Confirmation of User Revision' [Selection approach permission] -Note: To receive information notifications and advertising PUSH notifications sent from the game app. * You can use the app without agreeing with the optional access rights. * It may be difficult to use some of the functions of the service when the optional approach. [How to withdraw access to access] Settings> Select the app and withdraw ※ If the notes do not come down smoothly when playing the game, please check the "Low " in the [Display Settings] option of [Settings]! ※ SUPERSTAR JYPNATION can be enjoyed for free, but the fee is charged when purchasing some paid items. ※ For other inquiries, please send it to support.jypnation@dalcomsoft.com and we will do our best to consult. --------------------- SUPERSTAR JYPNATION Sweet Soft Game Inquiry support.jypnation@dalcomsoft.com

About

Rhythm Hive

Play rhythm games featuring music from popular K-Pop artists. Collect artist photo cards, unlock exclusive voice and message cards, and create personalized diaries with artist themes and stickers. New users and Weverse members receive special rewards.

Highlights
  • Play rhythm games with K-Pop music
  • Collect artist photo cards
  • Unlock exclusive voice and message cards
  • Create artist-themed diaries
  • New user missions and rewards
  • Weverse user exclusive rewards
Features
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HYBE Official Rhythm Game - Rhythm Hive ■ BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, BOYNEXTDOOR, ILLIT, TWS’s music in rhythm games! Enjoy full or short versions of Artist’s songs! One more news! You can even play solo and unit songs! Check out the newest songs and different versions of existing songs like "FYA", "Stick With You", "No Way Back (feat. So!YoON!)", "Bad Influence (Prod. by Pharrell Williams)", "SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)", "How Sweet", "JAM!", "NOT ME", "You, You" and more! ■ Check out and collect all of Artist’s Photo Cards through the Collection Book! You can check out Artist’s various themes, and gather a desired Artist’s cards through missions! ■ Voice and Message Cards only available on Rhythm Hive + dynamic Live Cards never before seen anywhere else! Check out Voice and Message Cards recorded by the Artists themselves and see them move on UR Grade Cards now! ■ From debut to now, check out various forms of Artists through Cards! What happens if you gather and improve Cards?! You can check out various forms of Artists through Rhythm Hive exclusive Selfie Cards! ■ Your very own Diary you can make with Artists! Have you tried putting on various stickers? Create your own Diary theme consisting of album covers and cute and cool moments of Artists, and decorate it with stickers! ■ New missions and guides for new users! New missions and guides for Hivers logging in for the first time! Learn the game, get rewards! Have fun playing!! ■ Special rewards for Weverse users! Link with your Weverse account (whether it be BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, BOYNEXTDOOR, ILLIT, TWS) for special rewards! [Smartphone App Access Permission Notice] Rhythm Hive requires access to the following to provide its services. ---- [Smartphone App Access Permission Notice] Rhythm Hive requires access to the following to provide its services. [Optional] - Storage (Photos/Media/Files): Required for saving images when taking a photo. - Notifications: Required to receive updates and PUSH notifications from the game app. *Choosing not to allow optional access permissions will still let you use the app. [How to Deny Access Permission] - Settings > Privacy > Select Permission manager > Allow or deny permission. *App permissions are used for playing the game only and are not used for any other purposes. [Product Information and Terms] ※ A separate fee is charged for purchasing paid content. ▶ Payment amounts and methods are separately announced and are different for each product. (The actual charged amount may differ for foreign currencies depending on the exchange rate, fee, etc.) ▶ Product terms and periods are announced separately in the game. ▶ You can purchase the subscription product via in-app purchase, and the transaction is made each month from the date of your first purchase until you cancel the subscription. ※ If you don't cancel the subscription within 24 hours before the next transaction day, it is renewed automatically, and the cancellation is handled in accordance with the Market's cancellation policy. [Contact] DRIMAGE Co., Ltd Privacy Policy: https://account.drimage.com/en/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://account.drimage.com/en/policies/terms-of-service

Screenshots

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION4 screens
Rhythm Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rhythm Hive at none against SUPERSTAR JYPNATION's shown. SUPERSTAR JYPNATION's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 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. SUPERSTAR JYPNATION sells 121 one-off in-app purchases and Rhythm Hive sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 SUPERSTAR JYPNATION against 4.5 for Rhythm Hive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 37K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of SUPERSTAR JYPNATION's written reviews are positive against 61% of Rhythm Hive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION ships an update fortnightly, Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SUPERSTAR JYPNATION versus Rhythm Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUPERSTAR JYPNATIONRhythm Hive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16K ratings) — better4.5 (37K ratings)
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews61.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K37K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB342 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDalcomsoft, Inc.DRIMAGE Co., Ltd

Customer experience

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION

All ratings15,667 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews775 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral18.1%
Negative22.1%

Rhythm Hive

All ratings37,030 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews4,038 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative26.8%

User reviews

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Wide variety of K-pop songs and artists
  • 💎 Rewarding events and rewards system
  • 👥 Supportive customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance problems
  • 🤯 Challenging difficulty, especially on hard mode
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for limited cards

Rhythm Hive

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design
  • 🔀 Ability to switch between groups
  • 🙌 Enjoyable music and rhythm experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Confusing user interface
  • 🔒 Lack of customization and personalization options

Bugs and requests

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notes not registering properly during gameplay
  • Accounts getting randomly logged out or lost
  • Certain events and features not working as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more full song versions
  • Improve event requirements and rewards
  • Implement a note speed adjustment option
  • Add more groups and solo artists

Rhythm Hive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • Unresponsive touch controls
  • Incorrect note registrations
  • Sync issues between audio and gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more groups and songs
  • Improve card collection and progression system
  • Implement a pause button during gameplay
  • Introduce a competitive ranking system
  • Allow trading or selling of duplicate cards

In-app purchases

121 purchases

SUPERSTAR JYPNATION

One-time121
  • INTRO PACKAGE4 variants$0.99
  • EVERYDAY PACKAGE$0.99
  • CHANGBIN Birthday A Grade$0.99
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  • Black Friday 1st Package$1.99
  • 250522ltrandomboxnulldiamond2$1.99
  • Chuseok Diamonds Lucky Box$1.99
  • First time! 78 Diamonds$2.99
  • SSJ Package 94$2.99
  • 39 Diamond$3.39
  • Big Chocolate Box$3.99
  • SEUNGMIN Birthday Package$3.99
  • Limited Theme Premium Pack 10i$4.99
  • First time! 124 Diamonds$4.99
  • 62 Diamond$5.29
  • LALALALA Starter Package$6.99
  • BLIND SPOT Starter Package$6.99
  • That crazy love Starter Pack$6.99
  • DASH Starter Package$6.99
  • I GOT YOU Starter Package$6.99
  • Room Starter Package$6.99
  • COMFLEX Starter Package$6.99
  • SSJ Package 3$6.99
  • SSJ Package 15$6.99
  • MARS Starter Package$6.99
  • Blue Valentine Starter Package$6.99
  • 250522newskz1starter$6.99
  • 250430newtwicestarter$6.99
  • 250417newskzstarter$6.99
  • 250320newtwicestarter$6.99
  • 250313newskzstarter$6.99
  • 250227newtwicestarter$6.99
  • 2503011dayrandomboxpremium$6.99
  • itzyfivestarter$6.99
  • skzbouncebackstarter$6.99
  • twicekissmytroublestarter$6.99
  • itzysupernaturalstarter$6.99
  • skzwalkinonstarter$6.99
  • twicestrategystarter$6.99
  • skztwilightstarter$6.99
  • itzyimaginarystarter$6.99
  • leeknowcake$6.99
  • skzjjamstarter$6.99
  • twiceto9etherprofile$6.99
  • nmixxsickuhhstarter$6.99
  • bangchancake$6.99
  • twiceallthatistarter$6.99
  • newskzilikeitstarter$6.99
  • 1dayseppremium$6.99
  • newskzstarter$6.99
  • SSJ Birthday Package 13$6.99
  • SSJ Package 100$6.99
  • SSJ Package 33$6.99
  • SSJ Package 36$6.99
  • SSJ Package 18$6.99
  • SSJ Package 30$6.99
  • THIS IS FOR #2 Starter Package$7.49
  • This & That Starter Package$7.49
  • RUN IT SEOUL Starter Pack$7.49
  • THIS IS FOR in SEOUL Starter$7.49
  • Photobook #2 Starter Package$7.49
  • PEACH GELATO Starter Package$7.49
  • SEESAW Starter Package$7.49
  • MESS Starter Package$7.49
  • Stray Kids Limited Theme Pack$8.99
  • 120 Diamond$9.89
  • First time! 240 Diamonds$9.99
  • megacurrency1$9.99
  • RP BOMB PACKAGE$9.99
  • SSJ Package 82$11.99
  • SSJ Premium Pass 2$12.99
  • SSJ Package 99$14.99
  • COMFLEX Special Package$17.99
  • Stray Kids SuperStar in LA Pkg$17.99
  • PREMIUM R PACKAGE$19.99
  • LALALALA Special Package$19.99
  • BLIND SPOT Special Package$19.99
  • BORN TO BE Special Package$19.99
  • Currency Premium Pass$19.99
  • THIS IS FOR #2 Special Package$19.99
  • This & That Special Package$19.99
  • RUN IT SEOUL Special Pack$19.99
  • THIS IS FOR in SEOUL Special$19.99
  • Photobook #2 Special Package$19.99
  • PEACH GELATO Special Package$19.99
  • MESS Special Package$19.99
  • Happy SSJ Day Package$19.99
  • 250522newskz1special$19.99
  • 250417newskzspecial$19.99
  • 250320newtwicespecial$19.99
  • 250313newskzspecial$19.99
  • twiceraffle$19.99
  • 250227newtwicespecial$19.99
  • skz5clockspecial$19.99
  • skzbouncebackspecial$19.99
  • twicekissmytroublespecial$19.99
  • skzwalkinonspecial$19.99
  • twicestrategyspecial$19.99
  • currency1$19.99
  • skztwilightspecial$19.99
  • itzyimaginaryspecial$19.99
  • skzjjamspecial$19.99
  • twiceto9etherspecial$19.99
  • twicehome9roundspecial$19.99
  • twiceallthatispecial$19.99
  • newskzilikeitspecial$19.99
  • newskzspecial$19.99
  • dominatespecial$19.99
  • SSJ Package 35$19.99
  • SSJ Package 2$19.99
  • SSJ Package 32$19.99
  • SSJ Package 17$19.99
  • SSJ Package 52$19.99
  • 1st Day Special Currency Package$22.99
  • 241017cardpack1$22.99
  • 250320livetwicepremiumpass$24.99
  • skzstraykidsstarpass$24.99
  • Stray Kids TOP2 in Tokyo$27.99
  • TWICE TOP2 in Tokyo$27.99
  • 375 Diamond$29.49
  • 650 Diamond$48.49
  • 1200 Diamond$83.90
26 purchases

Rhythm Hive

Subscriptions8
  • Hive Pass : BTS7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Hive Pass : TXT7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Hive Pass : ENHYPEN7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Hive Pass : SVT.7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • FAN Plus : BTS7 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • FAN Plus : TXT7 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • FAN Plus : ENHYPEN7 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • FAN Plus : SEVENTEEN7 Days trial$6.491 Month
One-time18
  • rhv_com_megastep01$0.79
  • rhv_com_eventstep001$0.79
  • rhv_njs_welcomepkg_01$0.99
Show 15 more
  • rhv_bts_step1_pkg$0.99
  • rhv_bts_fx_daily_pkg$1.99
  • rhv_lsf_fx_daily_pkg$1.99
  • rhv_njs_fx_daily_pkg$1.99
  • rhv_com_megastep03$2.99
  • rhv_com_royalpass$2.99
  • rhv_com_royalpassplus$3.99
  • rhv_com_event_005$3.99
  • rhv_bts_eventpkg002$3.99
  • rhv_svt_eventpkg002$3.99
  • rhv_com_eventpass001$6.99
  • rhv_ill_dailylive_pkg$6.99
  • rhv_svt_dailylive_pkg$6.99
  • rhv_enh_dailylive_pkg$6.99
  • rhv_com_event_exppkg$7.99

Questions

Is SUPERSTAR JYPNATION free?
SUPERSTAR JYPNATION is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythm Hive free?
Rhythm Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SUPERSTAR JYPNATION or Rhythm Hive?
SUPERSTAR JYPNATION is rated higher. SUPERSTAR JYPNATION averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 from 37K ratings.
Do SUPERSTAR JYPNATION or Rhythm Hive have ads?
SUPERSTAR JYPNATION shows ads; Rhythm Hive does not.
Which is updated more often, SUPERSTAR JYPNATION or Rhythm Hive?
SUPERSTAR JYPNATION ships an update fortnightly, and Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Most recently, SUPERSTAR JYPNATION was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rhythm Hive on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, SUPERSTAR JYPNATION or Rhythm Hive?
SUPERSTAR JYPNATION currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Rhythm Hive at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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