# Protocol vs Taiko

The clearest difference is rating: Protocol at 4.2 against Taiko's 3.7. Protocol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 57%). Taiko's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Protocol holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Protocol's written reviews are positive against 57% of Taiko's.

Protocol ships an update every 3 months, Taiko every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protocol | Taiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocolhyperspace-diver/id1124788464/reviews)** | [3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-san-daijiro-4/id1183008625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 274 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/447309128) | [Mariko Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183008624) |

## What reviewers say

### Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocolhyperspace-diver/id1124788464)

Experience a unique rhythm game set in a musical hyperspace. Enjoy tense 3D note patterns synchronized with music from famous artists and popular game soundtracks. Optimized for smartphones and tablets.

**Highlights:** Unique 3D visual note patterns, Music from famous artists, Soundtracks from popular games, Optimized for smartphone/tablet, Tense rhythm gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Taiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiko-san-daijiro-4/id1183008625)

This is a rhythm action game that lets you play music files from PC rhythm games using drums. It supports custom music files from "Taiko-san Jiro" and "osu! taiko".

**Highlights:** Rhythm action gameplay, Play custom music files, Supports PC game music files, Drum-based controls, Sample song included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protocol free?

Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Taiko free?

Taiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Protocol or Taiko?

Protocol is rated higher. Protocol averages 4.2 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Taiko averages 3.7 from 60 ratings.

### Do Protocol or Taiko have ads?

Taiko shows ads; Protocol does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protocol or Taiko?

Protocol ships an update every 3 months, and Taiko every 2 days. Most recently, Protocol was updated on November 11, 2026 and Taiko on November 11, 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.*