DTXPlayer vs TECHMANIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DTXPlayer
This application allows users to play music in various formats, including AAC, MP3, and OGG. It also supports video playback for H.264, AVI, and MPEG files, as well as image display for PNG, JPG, and BMP formats. Background playback is available in AUTO mode.
- Play DTX music files
- Supports AAC, MP3, OGG, XA, CAF, WAV audio
- Supports H.264, AVI, MPEG video
- Supports PNG, JPG, BMP images
- Background playback
- MIDI, keyboard, and gamepad support
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You can play music in DTX format. * Playback method Please use iTunes to transfer DTX music to the application. You can also transfer from the Files app. * Supported formats Sound: AAC (.m4a), MP3, OGG, XA, CAF, WAV Video: H.264(.mp4), AVI(.avi), MPEG(.mpg) Images: PNG, JPG, BMP * Additional information - It supports MIDI, keyboard, and gamepad. - BGA is not supported. - It is necessary to correct the synchronization deviation of BGM for each terminal. - In AUTO mode, background playback is available. * Skin used Images and sounds are borrowed from DTXManiaXG verK. Creator of skin: kairera0467, RWS, VISTA, GT
TECHMANIA
An open-source rhythm game where players interact with music by tapping notes in time. Users can download custom tracks and skins from the official website to personalize their gameplay experience. Safety features like Guided Access are recommended for uninterrupted play.
- Open source rhythm gameplay
- Downloadable custom tracks
- Customizable skins
- Guided Access integration
- Touchscreen safety advice
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*** Getting started *** - Download tracks and skins from the official website, then extract them into the "Tracks" and "Skins" folders. - On iOS/iPadOS, You can find these folders in the Files app, or in iTunes File Sharing on your computer. - Enable Guided Access from your device's accessibility settings to avoid returning to the Home Screen when swiping. *** Health & safety information *** - When playing with a touchscreen, please do not strike it violently. Doing so may cause damage to the touchscreen and/or yourself. - Flashing lights may trigger seizures, even in people who never experienced it before. If you feel uncomfortable, stop playing and take a break.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TECHMANIA at 4.0 against DTXPlayer's 2.6. TECHMANIA also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%). DTXPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TECHMANIA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DTXPlayer's written reviews are positive against 67% of TECHMANIA's.
DTXPlayer ships an update every 3 weeks, TECHMANIA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DTXPlayer | TECHMANIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 499 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makoto Nishimura | Yu Hsiang Cheng |
Customer experience
DTXPlayer
TECHMANIA
In-app purchases
DTXPlayer
No in-app purchases
TECHMANIA
No in-app purchases
