# Project vs Jelly Dance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project at 72% against Jelly Dance's 27%. Project also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5). Jelly Dance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Jelly Dance sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 568 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Project's written reviews are positive against 27% of Jelly Dance's.

Project ships an update monthly, Jelly Dance every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project | Jelly Dance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews)** | [3.5 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-dance/id1370558750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 568 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Project

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

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


### Jelly Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-dance/id1370558750)

Engage in a hip-hop DJ rhythm game where you match beats using classic turntables. Unlock characters, songs, and iconic dance moves while enjoying a simple, one-handed tap interface. Experience AR mode and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Beat-matching gameplay, Unlockable characters and songs, Classic dance moves, AR Mode, Haptic Feedback, Gamecenter leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold Records | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Great music
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Wonderful visuals and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay and lack of tutorial
- 🕹️ Overly precise timing requirements
- 📚 Poor instructions and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on launch
- Records not registering taps correctly
- Inconsistent timing and beat detection

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Adjustable gameplay speed and difficulty
- Better rhythm and beat matching
- In-game tutorial and instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project free?

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

### Is Jelly Dance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project or Jelly Dance?

Project is rated higher. Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Jelly Dance averages 3.5 from 568 ratings.

### Do Project or Jelly Dance have ads?

Project shows ads; Jelly Dance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Project or Jelly Dance?

Project ships an update monthly, and Jelly Dance every 3 days. Most recently, Project was updated on October 17, 2026 and Jelly Dance on October 16, 2026.

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