# MuseDash vs BanG Dream! Our Notes

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). MuseDash's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 65%) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.1K). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

MuseDash ships an update monthly, BanG Dream! Our Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MuseDash | BanG Dream! Our Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musedash/id1361473095/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bang-dream-our-notes/id6757695187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #8 | **#3** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [peropero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570029021) | [BILIBILI HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382536367) |

## What reviewers say

### MuseDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musedash/id1361473095)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Music, #47 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Engage in a vibrant rhythm and parkour game where you dance to music, battle enemies, and dodge obstacles. It's an accessible experience for newcomers, blending action with captivating tunes and charming characters.

**Highlights:** Rhythmic gameplay, Parkour action, Music-driven combat, Obstacle avoidance, Character collection, Multiple languages supported

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 🎶 Captivating music and rhythmic gameplay
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay
- 🔥 Addictive and fun experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC and in-app purchases
- 🔞 Sexualized character designs
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔇 Audio glitches and sound quality problems

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bang-dream-our-notes/id6757695187)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Music, #80 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

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


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and BanG Dream! Our Notes on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MuseDash or BanG Dream! Our Notes?

MuseDash currently peaks at #8 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*