# Project vs MuseDash

The clearest difference is price: Project at Free against MuseDash's $2.99. MuseDash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Project is free to download; MuseDash costs $2.99 up front. Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and MuseDash sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MuseDash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MuseDash has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Project's written reviews are positive against 78% of MuseDash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project | MuseDash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews) | **[4.9 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musedash/id1361473095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#6** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) | [peropero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570029021) |

## What reviewers say

### Project

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### MuseDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musedash/id1361473095)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Music, #42 Top Grossing · Music, #181 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a vibrant rhythm parkour game where you dance to music and battle enemies. Even without a strong sense of rhythm, you can enjoy the action by dodging obstacles. Collect lovely girls and enjoy the blend of music and combat.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based combat, Parkour gameplay, Obstacle dodging, Character collection, Beginner-friendly, Multiple languages supported

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome to the Blue Hole! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Muse Dash・Legend | $2.99 | one-time |
| Happy Otaku SP | $3.99 | one-time |
| Song of Determination&Power(20%off) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Muse Radio FM101 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Let's GROOVE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Touhou Mugakudan -Ⅰ- | $3.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Stage | $3.99 | one-time |
| Touhou Mugakudan -Ⅱ- | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rin·Len's Mirrorland | $4.99 | one-time |
| Miku in Museland | $5.99 | one-time |
| cyTus | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rin·Len's Mirrorland | $5.99 | one-time |
| Miku in Museland | $8.99 | one-time |
| Rin·Len's Mirrorland | $8.99 | one-time |
| unlockall_3 | $20.99 | one-time |
| unlockall_12 | $23.99 | one-time |
| unlockall_0 | $27.99 | one-time |
| unlockall_29 | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 🎶 Captivating music and rhythmic gameplay
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay
- 🔥 Addictive and fun experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC and in-app purchases
- 🔞 Sexualized character designs
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔇 Audio glitches and sound quality problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore in-app purchases
- Freezing and crashes after completing songs
- Inconsistent controls and unresponsive inputs

**Requested features**

- Add a random mode for favorite songs
- Implement cloud save sync across devices
- Add more difficulty options and modifiers
- Introduce a story mode or campaign


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project free?

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

### Is MuseDash free?

MuseDash costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Project or MuseDash?

MuseDash is rated higher. Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while MuseDash averages 4.9 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Project or MuseDash have ads?

Project shows ads; MuseDash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Project or MuseDash?

Project ships an update monthly, and MuseDash monthly. Most recently, Project was updated on October 15, 2026 and MuseDash on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Project or MuseDash?

Project currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and MuseDash at #6. 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.*