# Project vs Old School Musical

The clearest difference is rating: Project at 4.6 against Old School Musical's 3.8. Project also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 97) and review sentiment (72% vs 64%). Old School Musical's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Old School Musical sells 10 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project has 1.5K ratings behind it against 97, 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 64% of Old School Musical's.

Project ships an update monthly, Old School Musical every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project | Old School Musical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews)** | [3.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-musical/id1462400110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 985 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## 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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | 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 |
| On The Way - Coins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $5.99 | 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


### Old School Musical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-school-musical/id1462400110)

Embark on a chiptune rhythm adventure through the Chicken Republic. Tap to the beat of 55 songs, swinging your sword to guide two heroes on their quest. Experience a unique blend of music and action with guest artists.

**Highlights:** 55+ chiptune songs, Rhythm-based sword fighting, Adventure through Chicken Republic, Guest chiptune artists, Challenge mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hojo Castle Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gobli Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seaside Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nymera Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sewers Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Toricity Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Urkon Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| X167 Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zubla Entrance Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zubla Song Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great chiptune music
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome pixel art/retro style
- 💡 Unique rhythm game mechanics
- 📱 Good mobile port

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive song packs
- 🤏 Small buttons/controls
- 🛒 High microtransaction cost
- ⏳ Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Misleading game description (free content)

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not restoring
- Cannot play purchased songs
- Ads stop game from working
- Music stops after ad
- Songs not loading after ad

**Requested features**

- Option to make buttons bigger
- PC port
- Chicken Republic 2
- More 8bit sounds
- Ability to buy all songs at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project free?

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

### Is Old School Musical free?

Old School Musical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Project or Old School Musical?

Project is rated higher. Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Old School Musical averages 3.8 from 97 ratings.

### Do Project or Old School Musical have ads?

Project shows ads; Old School Musical does not.

### Which is updated more often, Project or Old School Musical?

Project ships an update monthly, and Old School Musical every 5 days. Most recently, Project was updated on November 6, 2026 and Old School Musical on November 6, 2026.

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