# ZBM vs Rytmos

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rytmos at free with in-app purchases against ZBM's subscription. Rytmos also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 3). ZBM's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 48%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZBM sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rytmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for ZBM against 3.6 for Rytmos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rytmos has 62 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of ZBM's written reviews are positive against 48% of Rytmos's.

ZBM ships an update fortnightly, Rytmos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZBM | Rytmos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbm/id1195497429/reviews)** | [3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | **62.0% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 152 MB | 730 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [izzle Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868637593) | [Floppy Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673697956) |

## What reviewers say

### ZBM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbm/id1195497429)

This is a rhythm-based music game with a retro 80s aesthetic. Players tap 3D boxes to the beat of electronic dance music, with increasing difficulty and multiple game modes. It offers both single-player and local multiplayer challenges.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based EDM gameplay, Retro 80s aesthetic, Challenging beat progression, Arcade mode for high scores, 1v1 local multiplayer mode, Unlimited access with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 10,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Score +100% | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin X2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zodiac Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 30,000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Rytmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954)

Solve maze puzzles to create evolving musical compositions. Explore planets, discover new sounds, and unlock musical toys. This relaxing game also offers insights into music history.

**Highlights:** Maze puzzle gameplay, Music creation, Planet exploration, Unlockable musical toys, Music history facts, Expansion pack included

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the galaxy | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and graphics
- 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
- 🧠 Interesting and addictive puzzles
- 💡 Informative about music history and instruments
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness
- ⚫ Black screen on launch
- 💰 Expensive for full version/expansions
- 🚫 Paywall after demo
- 📶 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Game freezes during purchase process
- Purchases not syncing across devices
- No sound issues

**Requested features**

- Add multi-touch functionality for instruments
- Improve jam section responsiveness
- Allow viewing instrument history after unlock
- Port to VR
- Add more free levels or planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZBM free?

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

### Is Rytmos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZBM or Rytmos?

ZBM is rated higher. ZBM averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rytmos averages 3.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do ZBM or Rytmos have ads?

Neither ZBM nor Rytmos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZBM or Rytmos?

ZBM ships an update fortnightly, and Rytmos every 2 months. Most recently, ZBM was updated on October 18, 2026 and Rytmos on October 19, 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.*