# ThumBeat vs Sonolus

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 (#37 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumBeat | Sonolus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbeat/id1386332397/reviews)** | [3.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 292 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sprytosaur Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386332396) | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbeat/id1386332397)

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.

**Highlights:** One-handed gameplay, 8-bit electronic and guitar music, Left/right-handed play, Adjustable difficulty levels, Speed multiplier option, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sonolus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Music, #101 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.

**Highlights:** Rhythm game exploration, Multiplayer gameplay, Level creation, Replay sharing, Community connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem x1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x6000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Great rhythm game
- 👍 Lots of custom content
- 👍 Fantastic experience
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Banned from server
- 🐛 Failed connections
- 🐛 Odd controls
- 🔒 Homophobic creators
- 🐛 Server issues

**Reported bugs**

- Chart preview keeps playing on loop
- Ads

**Requested features**

- More Project Sekai charts
- Kpop server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumBeat free?

ThumBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonolus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThumBeat or Sonolus?

ThumBeat is rated higher. ThumBeat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sonolus averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do ThumBeat or Sonolus have ads?

Both ThumBeat and Sonolus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThumBeat or Sonolus?

ThumBeat ships an update weekly, and Sonolus every 2 months. Most recently, ThumBeat was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sonolus on October 16, 2026.

---

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