# Project vs ThumBeat

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 (#190 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. ThumBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Project | ThumBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbeat/id1386332397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) | [Sprytosaur Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386332396) |

## What reviewers say

### Project

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

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · 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


### ThumBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbeat/id1386332397)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*