Comparison

MuseDash vs BanG Dream! Our Notes

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

Head to head
About

MuseDash

Engage in a vibrant rhythm parkour game where you dance to music and battle enemies. Even without a strong sense of rhythm, you can enjoy the action by dodging obstacles. Collect lovely girls and enjoy the blend of music and combat.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based combat
  • Parkour gameplay
  • Obstacle dodging
  • Character collection
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Multiple languages supported
Features
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"Hitting while listening to music." "Is that the call from another world?" [Game Starts Now—!!] Lovely girls or rhythmic music? If there’s a place for you to have them both… It must be the paradise of parkour & rhythm game — Muse Dash!! Huh?! Not your forte? It doesn’t matter! Who says you must have a strong sense of rhythm to win? Avoid is also a valid option (?) As long as you have 100% of passion, courage, and… love for lovely girls~ Rhythm and fight won’t be an issue [Gameplay] Dance to the music and beat enemies in the air and on the ground. Also, watch out for the obstacles!! What an easy, beginner-friendly rhythm game [Media Review] 可愛らしいビジュアルのキャラクターが躍動する、新感覚の2Dアクションスタイルのリズムゲーム ——IGN Japan “A bright exterior hides a surprisingly deep and engaging mash up”——POCKET GAMER Languages Supported: English 简体中文(Simplified Chinese) 繁体中文 (Traditional Chinese) 日本語(Japanese) 韩语 (Korean) Feedback: https://service.peropero.net/ Twitter:@MuseDash_EN @PeroPeroGuys

About

BanG Dream! Our Notes

Experience a new rhythm game with unique "GEKISO LIVE" sections and cooperative multiplayer. Explore rich stories from five bands, enjoy a vast song library, and utilize an "Assist Mode" for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • GEKISO LIVE rhythm gameplay
  • Up to five-player multiplayer
  • Assist Mode for accessibility
  • Original and cover songs
  • Cinematic Story System
  • Animated sequences and visual effects
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Presenting BanG Dream! Our Notes, a brand-new rhythm game adventure from BanG Dream! Project! Enjoy a wide variety of songs from five bands and discover a rich new story waiting to unfold. ◆New Rhythm Game System: “GEKISO LIVE”◆ Special GEKISO sections will now appear during rhythm gameplay! Combos, timing precision, and even luck—put your rhythm game skills to the ultimate challenge in an exciting new gameplay experience! Feel the excitement and immersion of a real BanG Dream! live performance and enjoy the party-style rhythm gameplay with up to five players! Our Notes also features an exclusive new system: Assist Mode! Whether you're new to rhythm games or just looking for a more relaxed experience, Assist Mode lets everyone enjoy the performance and improve at their own pace. ◆From Original Songs to the Latest Hit Covers◆ From iconic original songs featured in the BanG Dream! anime—including tracks by MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica—to a wide range of popular cover songs, the lineup is packed with music to enjoy! Play your favorite songs, from the latest hits to beloved classics. You can also watch a variety of performance scenes and music videos from the BanG Dream! anime series. Plus, the latest tracks from fan-favorite bands MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica will be available first in Our Notes! 【BanG Dream! Songs】 ・Mayoiuta / MyGO!!!!! ・KiLLKiSS / Ave Mujica ・Haruhikage (MyGO!!!!! ver.) / MyGO!!!!! ・MUGEN MY WORLD / Mugendai MewType ・Kishi Kaisen / millsage ・Homie’s Tie!! / Ikka Dumb Rock! ...and many more 【Hit Covers】 ・Charles / MyGO!!!!! ・A Cruel Angel's Thesis / Ave Mujica ・Orion wo Nazoru / Mugendai MewType ・Pretender / millsage ・Ikenai Taiyou / Ikka Dumb Rock! ...and many more More cover songs will be coming up soon! ◆New Stories Woven by Five Bands◆ Alongside MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, and Mugendai MewType, millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! also join the stage! With the Cinematic Story System, characters move vividly with rich expressions, just like in a movie or anime. Special scenes also feature animated sequences, including all-new cuts. A wide range of visual effects and illustrated scenes come together to deliver a spectacularly renewed story experience. Relive the familiar anime stories of MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, and Mugendai MewType from the game-exclusive perspective. You can also enjoy special episodes that continue the anime stories, available exclusively in Our Notes. Meanwhile, millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! will unfold completely original stories from the very beginning. Experience vibrant stories woven by five distinctive bands and a total of 25 unique members. ◆Official Website◆ https://bdon.biligames.com/?lang=en-us ©BanG Dream! Project ©FROMTOKYO ©Bushiroad. Published by BILIBILI HK LIMITED

Screenshots

MuseDash4 screens
BanG Dream! Our Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BanG Dream! Our Notes at Free against MuseDash's $2.99. BanG Dream! Our Notes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and chart position (#3 vs #9). MuseDash's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 65%) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.1K). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

BanG Dream! Our Notes is free to download; MuseDash costs $2.99 up front. MuseDash sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and BanG Dream! Our Notes sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MuseDash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MuseDash has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MuseDash's written reviews are positive against 65% of BanG Dream! Our Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuseDash ships an update monthly, BanG Dream! Our Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MuseDash versus BanG Dream! Our Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuseDashBanG Dream! Our Notes
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (8.4K ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K — better1.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.0 GB452 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperperoperoBILIBILI HK LIMITED

Customer experience

MuseDash

All ratings8,393 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,059 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative13.9%

BanG Dream! Our Notes

All ratings1,074 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative22.3%

Bugs and requests

MuseDash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to restore in-app purchases
  • Freezing and crashes after completing songs
  • Inconsistent controls and unresponsive inputs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a random mode for favorite songs
  • Implement cloud save sync across devices
  • Add more difficulty options and modifiers
  • Introduce a story mode or campaign

BanG Dream! Our Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

MuseDash

One-time19
  • Welcome to the Blue Hole!$2.99
  • Muse Dash・Legend$2.99
  • Happy Otaku SP$3.99
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  • Song of Determination&Power(20%off)$3.99
  • Muse Radio FM101$3.99
  • Let's GROOVE$3.99
  • Touhou Mugakudan -Ⅰ-$3.99
  • Valentine Stage$3.99
  • Touhou Mugakudan -Ⅱ-$3.99
  • Rin·Len's Mirrorland$4.99
  • Miku in Museland$5.99
  • cyTus$5.99
  • Rin·Len's Mirrorland$5.99
  • Miku in Museland$8.99
  • Rin·Len's Mirrorland$8.99
  • unlockall_3$20.99
  • unlockall_12$23.99
  • unlockall_0$27.99
  • unlockall_29$33.99
17 purchases

BanG Dream! Our Notes

One-time17
  • Chat Bubble & Frame Pack$1.99
  • Event Premium Mission Pass$2.49
  • Chat Theme Pack A$2.99
Show 14 more
  • Our Notes Pass ~Lite~$2.99
  • Concert Mission Pass$5.99
  • 6-Stamp Set$6.99
  • Star×1440$11.99
  • Star Gacha Ticket×10$12.99
  • SSR Guaranteed Pack$19.99
  • Our Notes Pass ~Premium~$19.99
  • Star×2490 SSR Guaranteed Pack$19.99
  • Star×4020 SSR Guaranteed Pack$29.99
  • 8450 Stars (+8000 First-Time)$59.99
  • Limited-Time-SSR Pack$59.99
  • SSR Guaranteed Member Pack$59.99
  • Starx8450$59.99
  • Star×8450 SSR Guaranteed Pack$59.99

Questions

Is MuseDash free?
MuseDash costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is BanG Dream! Our Notes free?
BanG Dream! Our Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MuseDash or BanG Dream! Our Notes?
MuseDash is rated higher. MuseDash averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while BanG Dream! Our Notes averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do MuseDash or BanG Dream! Our Notes have ads?
Neither MuseDash nor BanG Dream! Our Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MuseDash or BanG Dream! Our Notes?
MuseDash ships an update monthly, and BanG Dream! Our Notes every 9 days. Most recently, MuseDash was updated on October 29, 2026 and BanG Dream! Our Notes on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, MuseDash or BanG Dream! Our Notes?
MuseDash currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and BanG Dream! Our Notes at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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