Comparison

Project vs ThumBeat

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

Head to head
About

Project

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
Currently charting
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It was an incredible music game in a different way! Every note, every voice is respond to your tap! Game Features: • Rhythm gameplay, innovative real-time key pronunciation. • Original Independent electronic music producer. • Innovative multi track music games. • Different styles of electronic music, constantly updated. • Cool and rich themed skins with unparalleled visual effects. • 40 characters with different personalities, all with their own characteristics. • Selected theme song package, take you into the characters of the story. • Personalized persona space. • Compete with friends and global players. • Apple's full device support, with full resolution. • The rhythm of the electronic sound, and the players have an emotional resonance. • This Game Obvious Improvement On Amblyopiapia. Game rules: • Tap the note while following the rhyme, ensure to get perfect. • Don't miss a note, hit combos and hit perfectly to get high scores. ◆ Best experience with headphones. ◆ Hope you to enjoy the game! ◆ Thanks to the game icon p. Muse-- Emily made by the player "SmolAntBoi"! ◆ Thanks to ColBreakz, Blaver, KODOMOi, Akako Hinami, Yan Dongwei and other famous music producers. ◆ VIDEO: https://youtu.be/g1IFnIAZhTg ◆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RinzzGame ◆ This Game Obvious Improvement On Amblyopiapia Instructions on the use of amblyopia / hyperopia training: 1: First, you need to choose special skin for [amblyopia / hyperopia] in the game (those with normal vision are not recommended) 2: The principle of hyperopia is to increase vision by using the sensitivity of awakening visual cells such as red light, blue light, lattice light and afterimage light to stimulate eyeball development and enhance vision. ◆ Disclaimer: “Project: Muse” is a free game,but it involves optional VIP and selected packages paid service and some game props need to be paid for. ◆ Please visit the following links for terms of use and privacy policy: Terms of use: https://rinzz.com/oho/privacy-policy/ Privacy policy: https://rinzz.com/oho/privacy-policy/

About

ThumBeat

A one-handed rhythm game designed for on-the-go play. Enjoy a nostalgic soundtrack and customizable difficulty levels, playable with either hand. Push your limits with speed multipliers and multiple language options.

Highlights
  • One-handed gameplay
  • 8-bit electronic and guitar music
  • Left/right-handed play
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Speed multiplier option
  • Multiple language support
Features
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ThumBeat is a one-thumb rhythm game for busy people! Designed to be played when in crowded spaces (like standing up in trains, on buses) or multitaskers (jog and play? I want to see someone try!). Key Features: - Choose from 8-bit electronic and guitar music, a nostalgic gaming experience. - Choose the hand that is most comfortable for you. Can you play both left-handed and right-handed? - Choose the difficulty level best for you. Can you reach extreme level? - Super expert? Push the speed multiplier up and see if you can still withstand the gameplay! - Choose to play from multiple languages

Screenshots

Project4 screens
ThumBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThumBeat at none against Project's 18. ThumBeat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Project's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. ThumBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThumBeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of ThumBeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project ships an update monthly, ThumBeat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Project versus ThumBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectThumBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB292 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRinzz Co. Ltd.Sprytosaur Ltd

Customer experience

Project

All ratings1,484 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.2%

ThumBeat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Project

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • Practice mode for individual song sections
  • More frequent content updates
  • Ability to restore previously purchased content
  • Improved calibration and note detection

ThumBeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Project

One-time18
  • New Journey - Coins Pack$0.99
  • Green Light - Package A$0.99
  • New Player Bonus$0.99
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  • Lucky Coin Package$0.99
  • Unlimited Energy$1.99
  • Skin package$2.99
  • Fall Harvest Day Anecdote$2.99
  • The Holy Night Expedition$2.99
  • Lucky Snowy Cloud Nation$2.99
  • Forest Rhapsody$2.99
  • Journey To Another World$2.99
  • Cherry Blossom Dreams$2.99
  • Time Gala: Mystery Tracker$2.99
  • Eve Ritual: King Project$2.99
  • Summer Escape Plan$2.99
  • On The Way - Coins Pack$3.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99
  • Sparks Fly - Coins Pack$8.99
None

ThumBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Project free?
Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThumBeat free?
ThumBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Project or ThumBeat?
ThumBeat is rated higher. Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while ThumBeat averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Project or ThumBeat have ads?
Both Project and ThumBeat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Project or ThumBeat?
Project ships an update monthly, and ThumBeat weekly. Most recently, Project was updated on October 15, 2026 and ThumBeat on September 25, 2026.

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