Comparison

Cytus II vs Blop! Arcade

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

Blop! Arcade

Engage in a minimalist arcade experience that tests your reflexes and timing. Tap to react and survive as long as possible in this fast-paced game, aiming for a higher score with each quick session.

Highlights
  • Simple and responsive controls
  • Fast arcade gameplay
  • Quick play sessions
  • Score-based challenge
  • Minimalist visual style
Features
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Blop! is a fast-paced minimalist arcade game built for quick, fun sessions. Tap, react, and stay alive as long as you can. Every round challenges your timing, focus, and reflexes while you chase a higher score and try to beat your best run. Features: - Simple and responsive controls - Fast arcade gameplay - Quick sessions you can play anytime - Score-based challenge - Clean and minimalist visual style Easy to start, hard to master. How far can you go in Blop!?

Screenshots

Cytus II4 screens
Blop! Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blop! Arcade at Free against Cytus II's $1.99. Blop! Arcade also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). Cytus II's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 1). On rating, in-app purchases 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

Blop! Arcade is free to download; Cytus II costs $1.99 up front. Cytus II sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blop! Arcade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blop! Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus II has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cytus II ships an update monthly, Blop! Arcade every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cytus II versus Blop! Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCytus IIBlop! Arcade
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.4K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedLuis Angel Izaguirre Hernandez

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

Blop! Arcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cytus II

One-time10
  • Marvelous Mix vol. 1$4.99
  • ConneR$9.99
  • Xenon$9.99
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  • Cherry$9.99
  • Nora$9.99
  • Neko$9.99
  • CAPSO$9.99
  • Kizuna AI$9.99
  • Miku$9.99
  • 9 Characters$34.99
1 purchases

Blop! Arcade

One-time1
  • Refill lives to play!$0.99

Questions

Is Cytus II free?
Cytus II costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blop! Arcade free?
Blop! Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cytus II or Blop! Arcade?
Blop! Arcade is rated higher. Cytus II averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Blop! Arcade averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cytus II or Blop! Arcade have ads?
Blop! Arcade shows ads; Cytus II does not.
Which is updated more often, Cytus II or Blop! Arcade?
Cytus II ships an update monthly, and Blop! Arcade every 5 days. Most recently, Cytus II was updated on November 10, 2026 and Blop! Arcade on October 31, 2026.

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