Comparison

THE WORLD vs Asterhythm

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

Head to head
About

THE WORLD

Test your reaction time in this fast-paced number-tapping game. Compete on a real-time global leaderboard and strive to improve your score. The game challenges players to tap numbers as quickly as possible to achieve new world records.

Highlights
  • Real-time world ranking
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Reaction time testing
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Number tapping challenges
Features
Read full description

World fighting for 0.0001 seconds! The world changes with your participation! ? World ranking updated in real time. Get over the world! CHANGE THE WORLD SCORE!! ※Notes※ The world ranking can not be determined without logging in to GameCenter

About

Asterhythm

Experience a unique rhythm game set among the stars, featuring a calming atmosphere and intuitive controls. Discover a touching story and master charts designed for all skill levels, from beginners to veterans.

Highlights
  • Constellation-themed note charts
  • Full-screen rhythm gameplay
  • Original story mode
  • Customizable note and UI settings
  • Offline play support
  • Beginner-friendly tutorial
Read full description

A world of stars, radiant yet fragile, where sound spreads out across the sky. Lights are woven into Constellations, revealing forgotten memories. "...Please, don't be sad anymore. It's a promise." A full-screen music game themed on constellations and star clusters, by StrayCubic, creator of TAKUMI³. Tap, flick, and hold in time with the notes that drift among the stars. Simple controls deliver an entirely new musical experience. ■ Especially recommended if you… ・Crave the chill, soothing feeling of gazing up at a starry night ・Want to play a rhythm game with calm, gentle tracks ・Feel a little worn out by the relentless pace and intensity of recent rhythm games ・Are looking for a fresh rhythm game using the whole screen ■ Charts drawn by constellation lines Asterhythm's defining feature is the constellation lines that connect the notes. They show you where the next note will appear so you rarely lose your way, and they trace ever-changing patterns in time with the music for a dreamlike, emotional play experience. From charts that newcomers can enjoy to ones with real bite — and even a hidden difficulty…? — Everyone is welcomed in the starry sky, from beginners to veterans. ■ Featured tracks Play songs you may well have heard before, for free. ・2:23 AM / Syarou ・Shining Star / Maoudamashii ・YOIYAMI / Keyta …and many more, including original compositions written just for the game. *The songs above become playable as you progress through the game. ■ An original story of a girl who became a star Ciellia, woken up in the vast starfields, sets on a journey to find her lost memories. Encounters and farewells, revealing her past… …Could she find out why she became a star? ■ For beginners, for enthusiasts - A step-by step tutorial, designed to learn the five note types one by one. - Wealthy customizations and configurations —- from size of notes, UI, Timings and more to tune Asterhythm for your experience. - Offline mode available —- Playable anywhere, anytime, from minutes to hours. ■ Links X (formerly Twitter): Asterhythm_jp Official hashtags: #Asterhythm #あすりず Discord: https://discord.gg/fyKwcZkdmY Website: https://asterhythm.straycubic.com/ Powered by "CRIWARE".CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

THE WORLD4 screens
Asterhythm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Asterhythm at 5.0 against THE WORLD's 4.0. Asterhythm also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). THE WORLD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Asterhythm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. THE WORLD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asterhythm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of THE WORLD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Asterhythm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

THE WORLD ships an update fortnightly, Asterhythm every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
THE WORLD versus Asterhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHE WORLDAsterhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings918 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames WatsonTakumi Ito

Customer experience

THE WORLD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

Asterhythm

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

THE WORLD

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Asterhythm

One-time4
  • 2,000 Pris$0.99
  • 5,000 Pris$1.99
  • 10,000 Pris$3.99
Show 1 more
  • 20,000 Pris$5.99

Questions

Is THE WORLD free?
THE WORLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asterhythm free?
Asterhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, THE WORLD or Asterhythm?
Asterhythm is rated higher. THE WORLD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Asterhythm averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do THE WORLD or Asterhythm have ads?
Neither THE WORLD nor Asterhythm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, THE WORLD or Asterhythm?
THE WORLD ships an update fortnightly, and Asterhythm every 2 days. Most recently, THE WORLD was updated on November 2, 2026 and Asterhythm on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons