# Jelly Dance vs Rytmos

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jelly Dance at every 3 days against Rytmos's every 2 months. Jelly Dance also leads on ratings volume (568 vs 62). Rytmos's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 27%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jelly Dance sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rytmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Jelly Dance against 3.6 for Rytmos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jelly Dance has 568 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Jelly Dance's written reviews are positive against 48% of Rytmos's.

Jelly Dance ships an update every 3 days, Rytmos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jelly Dance | Rytmos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-dance/id1370558750/reviews) | **[3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **568** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **47.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 730 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Floppy Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673697956) |

## What reviewers say

### Jelly Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-dance/id1370558750)

Engage in a hip-hop DJ rhythm game where you match beats using classic turntables. Unlock characters, songs, and iconic dance moves while enjoying a simple, one-handed tap interface. Experience AR mode and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Beat-matching gameplay, Unlockable characters and songs, Classic dance moves, AR Mode, Haptic Feedback, Gamecenter leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold Records | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Great music
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Wonderful visuals and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay and lack of tutorial
- 🕹️ Overly precise timing requirements
- 📚 Poor instructions and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on launch
- Records not registering taps correctly
- Inconsistent timing and beat detection

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Adjustable gameplay speed and difficulty
- Better rhythm and beat matching
- In-game tutorial and instructions


### Rytmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954)

Solve maze puzzles to create evolving musical compositions. Explore planets, discover new sounds, and unlock musical toys. This relaxing game also offers insights into music history.

**Highlights:** Maze puzzle gameplay, Music creation, Planet exploration, Unlockable musical toys, Music history facts, Expansion pack included

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the galaxy | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and graphics
- 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
- 🧠 Interesting and addictive puzzles
- 💡 Informative about music history and instruments
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness
- ⚫ Black screen on launch
- 💰 Expensive for full version/expansions
- 🚫 Paywall after demo
- 📶 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Game freezes during purchase process
- Purchases not syncing across devices
- No sound issues

**Requested features**

- Add multi-touch functionality for instruments
- Improve jam section responsiveness
- Allow viewing instrument history after unlock
- Port to VR
- Add more free levels or planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jelly Dance free?

Jelly Dance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rytmos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jelly Dance or Rytmos?

Rytmos is rated higher. Jelly Dance averages 3.5 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Rytmos averages 3.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do Jelly Dance or Rytmos have ads?

Neither Jelly Dance nor Rytmos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jelly Dance or Rytmos?

Jelly Dance ships an update every 3 days, and Rytmos every 2 months. Most recently, Jelly Dance was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rytmos on November 3, 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.*