# DanceRail3 vs TAKUMI³

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DanceRail3 at none against TAKUMI³'s 9. DanceRail3 also leads on ads (none vs shown). TAKUMI³'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TAKUMI³ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DanceRail3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DanceRail3 against 4.8 for TAKUMI³. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 918 and 336 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of DanceRail3's written reviews are positive against 62% of TAKUMI³'s.

DanceRail3 ships an update every 2 months, TAKUMI³ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DanceRail3 | TAKUMI³ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancerail3/id1442619889/reviews) | [4.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **918** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 491 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuyu Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156160765) | [Takumi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491836717) |

## What reviewers say

### DanceRail3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancerail3/id1442619889)

Experience a rhythm game with a new picture and original judgment system for enhanced gameplay. Enjoy continuously updated songs with no purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** New picture for fresh pleasure, Original judgment system, Continuously updated songs, No purchase required, No ads

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent rhythm game mechanics
- 🎶 Massive song library with variety
- 💯 Completely free-to-play experience
- 🎨 Appealing visual aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔒 Restrictive paywall for higher difficulties
- 🔊 Annoying auto-hit sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on skill test 8
- Notes disappearing or changing mid-song
- Unable to load songs or levels
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Implement account sync/transfer across devices
- Improve difficulty balancing and progression
- Provide option to disable audio effects


### TAKUMI³

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718)

Tap falling notes in rhythm to the music in this engaging game. Unlock new songs and customize your gameplay experience with adjustable settings. Enjoy a wide range of difficulty levels suitable for all players.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based note tapping, Lane and note changes, Over 30 unlockable songs, Adjustable game speed and judgment, Customizable lane height, angle, and skins, Wide range of difficulty levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| サブスクパス | $1.99 | per month |
| BlueBox30個 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| かめりあPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| EBIMAYOパック | $1.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| T³プレミアムパス | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BlueBox300個 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Unique and challenging charts
- 💡 Highly customizable settings
- 👍 Good for multi-finger practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Performance issues (lag, low FPS)
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 High number of paid songs
- ❓ Unclear UI and tutorials
- 🚫 Unplayable without VPN (region locked)

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching
- Data loss after updates/migrations
- Inconsistent hit registration
- Lag and FPS drops
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Downloadable songs for offline play
- Improved UI/UX
- More tutorial explanations
- Adjustable note transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DanceRail3 free?

DanceRail3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TAKUMI³ free?

TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DanceRail3 or TAKUMI³?

DanceRail3 and TAKUMI³ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 918 and 336 ratings respectively.

### Do DanceRail3 or TAKUMI³ have ads?

TAKUMI³ shows ads; DanceRail3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, DanceRail3 or TAKUMI³?

DanceRail3 ships an update every 2 months, and TAKUMI³ every 4 days. Most recently, DanceRail3 was updated on September 22, 2026 and TAKUMI³ on September 21, 2026.

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