# Cytoid vs DEEMO II

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cytoid at none against DEEMO II's 43. DEEMO II's advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEEMO II sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Cytoid asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cytoid against 4.8 for DEEMO II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Cytoid's written reviews are positive against 68% of DEEMO II's.

Cytoid ships an update every 3 months, DEEMO II every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cytoid | DEEMO II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytoid/id1266582726/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo-ii/id1531981487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 513 MB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Man To Tang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266582725) | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) |

## What reviewers say

### Cytoid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytoid/id1266582726)

This is an open-source rhythm game where players can create, share, and play custom levels. It features a redesigned UI, a built-in community for downloading levels, and various gameplay enhancements for a smoother experience.

**Highlights:** Create and share custom rhythm game levels, Browse and download over 4000 user-created levels, Reworked rating system for competitive play, Seasonal and collaboration events with exclusive rewards, Unlockable characters, New storyboarding features for creators, Improved music/note synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable, lots of charts to play
- 🚀 Beginner friendly
- 🚀 Community-driven
- 🚀 Interesting gameplay mechanics
- 🚀 High quality music and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Timing issues and strict note accuracy
- 🐛 Login and account problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
- 🐛 Lack of in-game features (pause button, hit feedback, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Login/account issues
- Timing and note registration problems

**Requested features**

- In-game level/chart editor
- More customization options (skins, hitsounds, etc.)
- Improved search and organization for community charts
- Multiplayer or social features


### DEEMO II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo-ii/id1531981487)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Music, #200 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a musical fantasy adventure in a world threatened by destructive rain. Play rhythm-based music charts to clear the rain and uncover the secrets of a mysterious kingdom. Explore, interact with characters, and enjoy a captivating story with stunning visuals and voice acting.

**Highlights:** Emotional story exploration, Rhythm and adventure gameplay, 120+ songs including DLC, Interact with 50+ characters, Storybook graphics and artstyle, Movie-quality animated scenes

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Bundle E | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle AZ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CT01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle DT01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IT | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IU | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IV | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle ET01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 600 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CL01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CQ01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS02 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle ITa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IUa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IVa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IC01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle HW012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle GJ01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle FO012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle FI012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle FD01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EY01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EQ01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EL01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EH01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EB01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle DI01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle DN01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 1200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CB08 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CC01 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CF15 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Arcanum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soaring Arcanum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Devotion Arcanum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Echo Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 2400 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS01a | $25.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS02a | $25.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle U | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 6000 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🎶 Captivating music and soundtrack
- 💡 Engaging story and characters
- 🤗 Relaxing and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and white screen issues
- Touch input not always recognized
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free songs and content
- Improved event system and rewards
- Better camera controls and navigation
- Optimization for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cytoid free?

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

### Is DEEMO II free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cytoid or DEEMO II?

DEEMO II is rated higher. Cytoid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while DEEMO II averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Cytoid or DEEMO II have ads?

Neither Cytoid nor DEEMO II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cytoid or DEEMO II?

Cytoid ships an update every 3 months, and DEEMO II every 2 months. Most recently, Cytoid was updated on October 26, 2026 and DEEMO II on October 27, 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.*