ThumBeat vs Sonolus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThumBeat
A one-handed rhythm game designed for on-the-go play. Enjoy a nostalgic soundtrack and customizable difficulty levels, playable with either hand. Push your limits with speed multipliers and multiple language options.
- One-handed gameplay
- 8-bit electronic and guitar music
- Left/right-handed play
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Speed multiplier option
- Multiple language support
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ThumBeat is a one-thumb rhythm game for busy people! Designed to be played when in crowded spaces (like standing up in trains, on buses) or multitaskers (jog and play? I want to see someone try!). Key Features: - Choose from 8-bit electronic and guitar music, a nostalgic gaming experience. - Choose the hand that is most comfortable for you. Can you play both left-handed and right-handed? - Choose the difficulty level best for you. Can you reach extreme level? - Super expert? Push the speed multiplier up and see if you can still withstand the gameplay! - Choose to play from multiple languages
Sonolus
Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.
- Rhythm game exploration
- Multiplayer gameplay
- Level creation
- Replay sharing
- Community connection
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Explore the world of rhythm games, connect with other rhythm game lovers, create and share your own levels and replays, and more! Whether you are playing solo, together with other people, or competing against other people, there is a vibrant world of rhythm games waiting to be discovered!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThumBeat at 100% against Sonolus's 51%. ThumBeat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Sonolus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 3) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ThumBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.
ThumBeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonolus has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ThumBeat's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sonolus's.
ThumBeat ships an update weekly, Sonolus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThumBeat | Sonolus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.8 (1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #35 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 292 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sprytosaur Ltd | MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
ThumBeat
Sonolus
Bugs and requests
ThumBeat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sonolus
Reported bugs
2 issues- Chart preview keeps playing on loop
- Ads
Requested features
2 requests- More Project Sekai charts
- Kpop server
In-app purchases
ThumBeat
No in-app purchases
Sonolus
- Gem x500$4.99
- Gem x1000$9.99
- Gem x2200$19.99
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- Gem x6000$49.99
