# FaceDrum vs Dynamix Universe

The clearest difference is rating: Dynamix Universe at 4.7 against FaceDrum's 2.3. Dynamix Universe also leads on chart position (#195 vs unranked) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). FaceDrum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dynamix Universe sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. FaceDrum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dynamix Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamix Universe has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of FaceDrum's written reviews are positive against 63% of Dynamix Universe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FaceDrum ships an update every 3 days, Dynamix Universe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceDrum | Dynamix Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedrum/id1448739166/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamix-universe/id6741094831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 31 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float32 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/467707684) | [C4Cat Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945955094) |

## What reviewers say

### FaceDrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facedrum/id1448739166)

Play music games using your facial expressions. Smile and blink to hit notes and create rhythms. Save your gameplay videos with optional photo library access.

**Highlights:** Play drums and piano with facial expressions, Smile and blink detection, Save gameplay videos, Camera permission for gameplay, Photo library access for saving videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dynamix Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamix-universe/id6741094831)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a cosmic adventure to uncover why music vanished from history. Explore planets, discover data ruins, and collect rhythm fragments. This sequel enhances the original gameplay with a compelling story and new challenging mechanics.

**Highlights:** Story-driven cosmic exploration, Three-lane falling note gameplay, Simultaneous markers and new note types, Discover lost rhythm fragments, Uncover music's disappearance from history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 BIT (+5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 BIT | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 BIT | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 BIT | $7.99 | one-time |
| 180 BIT (+80) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 260 BIT | $19.99 | one-time |
| 400 BIT | $29.99 | one-time |
| 550 BIT | $39.99 | one-time |
| 700 BIT | $49.99 | one-time |
| 600 BIT (+400) | $59.99 | one-time |
| 850 BIT | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceDrum free?

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

### Is Dynamix Universe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FaceDrum or Dynamix Universe?

Dynamix Universe is rated higher. FaceDrum averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dynamix Universe averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do FaceDrum or Dynamix Universe have ads?

Neither FaceDrum nor Dynamix Universe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FaceDrum or Dynamix Universe?

FaceDrum ships an update every 3 days, and Dynamix Universe every 4 days. Most recently, FaceDrum was updated on August 15, 2026 and Dynamix Universe on September 28, 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.*