Comparison

Cytus II vs Milthm

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

Head to head
About

Cytus II

Immerse yourself in a futuristic music rhythm game where you tap along to the beat. Explore a virtual internet world and uncover a compelling story through engaging gameplay and a vast library of songs.

Highlights
  • Active Judgement Line rhythm gameplay
  • 250+ high-quality songs
  • Over 800 different charts
  • Story system 'iM'
  • Cinematic visual experience
Features
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"Cytus II" is a music rhythm game created by Rayark Games. It's our fourth rhythm game title, following the footsteps of three global successes, "Cytus", "DEEMO" and "VOEZ". This sequel to "Cytus" brings back the original staff and is a product of hardwork and devotion. In the future, humans have redefined internet development and connections. We can now easily sync the real world with the internet world, changing life as we have known for thousands of years. In the mega virtual internet space cyTus, there exists a mysterious DJ legend Æsir. His music has an irresistible charm; people fall madly in love with his music. Rumor has it that every note and beat of his music hits the audiences in the depths of their souls. One day, Æsir, who had never shown his face before, suddenly announced that he will be holding the first mega virtual concert —— Æsir-FEST and will invite a top idol singer and a popular DJ as opening performances. The instant the ticket sales began, an unprecedented rush occurred. Everyone wanted to see Æsir's real face. On the day of the FEST, millions of people were connected to the event. At one hour before the event started, the previous world record for most simultaneous connection was smashed. The whole city was on its feet, waiting for Æsir to descent from the skies... Game Features: - The unique "Active Judgement Line" rhythm game playstyle Tap the notes as the judgement line hits them to achieve a high score. Through five different kinds of notes and the judgement line that actively adjusts its speed according to the beat, the gameplay experience is further combined with the music. Players can easily immerse themselves in the songs. - A total of 250+ high-quality songs (50+ in base game, 200+ as IAP) The game includes songs by composers from all across the world, Japan, Korea, the US, Europe, Taiwan and more. Through the characters, players get to play songs from different genres including but not limited to: electronic, rock and classical. We are confident that this game will live up to the hype and expectations. - Over 800 different charts Over 800 different charts designed, from easy to hard. The rich game content can satisfy players of different levels. Experience exciting challenges and enjoyment through the sensation of your fingertips. - Explore the virtual internet world with the game's characters The one-of-a-kind story system "iM" will lead the players and the in-game characters to slowly piece together the story and world behind "Cytus II". Reveal the truth of the story with a rich, cinematic visual experience. PAFF (CV:上坂すみれ Sumire Uesaka) NEKO (CV:花守ゆみり Yumiri Hanamori) Xenon (CV:関智一 Tomokazu Seki) ConneR (CV:竹内栄治 Eiji Takeuchi) Cherry (CV:ファイルーズあい Fairouz Ai) Nora (CV:石見舞菜香 Manaka Iwami) Ivy (CV:河瀬茉希 Maki Kawase) Vanessa (CV:楠木ともり Tomori Kusunoki) Rin (CV:能登麻美子 Mamiko Noto) ************************************************************* Cytus II will perform a connection authentication for its In-app purchases from time to time. If you discover during the authentication period that your IAP was lost due to your device not connecting to the internet, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Afterwards, click "Restore Purchases" to recover your IAP. ************************************************************* ※ This game contains mild violence and vulgar language. Suitable for users age 15 and above. ※ This game contains additional in-app purchases. Please purchased base on personal interest and ability. Do not overspend. ※ Please pay attention to your game time and avoid addiction. ※ Please do not use this game for gambling or other illegal purposes.

About

Milthm

Immerse yourself in a rhythm game with a "Dreams" and "Rain" theme. Enjoy dynamic tracks, a clean UI, and unique replay modes that adjust difficulty. Experience a blend of music, animation, and challenging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Clean UI design with rain theme
  • Dream replay mode with adjustable difficulty
  • Vivid chart design
  • High-quality music tracks
  • Wonderful Trial for automatic restart
  • Fade out notes for increased challenge
  • Downpour mode for chaotic gameplay
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Milthm is a non-commercial rhythm game powered by passion, featuring dynamic tracks and notes. The game is themed around "Dreams" and "Rain". 1. Clean and simple UI design The UI complements the theme of "rain", immersing players in the charming world of rain. 2. Unique and enjoyable dream replay mode The ripples of the dream enhance the game's challenge and fun. If you're frustrated with missing notes, you can choose "Wonderful Trial" to automatically restart on a miss or bad. If you want to increase the difficulty and challenge yourself, you can choose "Fade out" to make notes vanish when approaching. If you're in the mood for a chaotic game-play, you can choose "Downpour" to rain down a massive number of raindrop notes. 3. Enjoyful and vivid chart design Chart designs that combine the emotions of the music and the story, providing a visual and auditory feast. It's not just a game; it's a wholehearted experience where animation and music intertwine to bring you unprecedented joy. Whether you're a beginner or a rhythm game expert, you'll find endless fun in the game. 4. Amazing and high-quality music tracks The music tracks in the game convey different musical styles and emotions. The musical talent of the artists will create an immersive auditory experience. The in-game music will become your companion, leading you into its world.

Screenshots

Cytus II4 screens
Milthm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Milthm at Free against Cytus II's $1.99. Milthm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (92% vs 73%). Cytus II's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 272) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Milthm is free to download; Cytus II costs $1.99 up front. Cytus II sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Milthm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cytus II against 4.9 for Milthm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus II has 9.4K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Cytus II's written reviews are positive against 92% of Milthm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cytus II ships an update monthly, Milthm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Cytus II versus Milthm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCytus IIMilthm
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9.4K ratings)4.9 (272 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K — better272
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB1.1 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRayark International Limited志琰 陈

Customer experience

Cytus II

All ratings9,419 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative18.5%

Milthm

All ratings275 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

Cytus II

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and art style
  • 🎶 Diverse and high-quality music
  • 🔍 Compelling story and character interactions
  • 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive DLC characters and song packs
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
  • 🤔 Confusing tutorial and learning curve
  • 🔍 Incomplete story and lack of content

Milthm

From 272 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Excellent song variety and quality
  • 🎨 Beautiful UI design and visual effects
  • ⚡ Smooth and polished gameplay experience
  • 🎯 Unique and creative charting style
  • 💰 No gacha, ads, or pay-to-win mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
  • ⚙️ Occasional frame rate stuttering and lag
  • 🎯 Overly strict S-rank requirements (all perfect needed)
  • 🔧 Hitbox detection inconsistencies

Bugs and requests

Cytus II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Missed notes despite accurate timing
  • Glitched level progression and unlocks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode for difficult songs
  • More free content and story updates
  • Optimization for older devices
  • Ability to create custom songs/levels

Milthm

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup or black screen freeze
  • Crashes when playing specific charts (e.g., mornflutter, Downpour)
  • 404 cloudburst error preventing song playback
  • Incompatibility with iPad Air 1 and older iOS versions
  • Game freezes at splash screen
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  • Occasional frame drops during gameplay

Requested features

6 requests
  • Cloud save/account synchronization
  • Chinese mainland server launch
  • Notch and Dynamic Island optimization settings
  • Screen edge width adjustment for gameplay
  • More lenient rating system (full combo instead of all perfect)
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  • Expanded story chapters

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Cytus II

One-time16
  • Battle CHAOS 2019$1.99
  • COLORFUL STAGE!$4.99
  • Marvelous Mix vol. 1$4.99
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  • Miku Extend 2025$4.99
  • NEKO_II$7.99
  • Aroma$9.99
  • ConneR$9.99
  • Xenon$9.99
  • Cherry$9.99
  • Nora$9.99
  • Neko$9.99
  • CAPSO$9.99
  • Alice$9.99
  • Kizuna AI$9.99
  • Miku$9.99
  • 9 Characters$34.99
None

Milthm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cytus II free?
Cytus II costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Milthm free?
Milthm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cytus II or Milthm?
Milthm is rated higher. Cytus II averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Milthm averages 4.9 from 272 ratings.
Do Cytus II or Milthm have ads?
Neither Cytus II nor Milthm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cytus II or Milthm?
Cytus II ships an update monthly, and Milthm every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cytus II was updated on October 31, 2026 and Milthm on October 30, 2026.

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