# Phigros vs Rhythm Hive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phigros at none against Rhythm Hive's 29. Phigros also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 61%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Rhythm Hive's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 3K) and chart position (#10 vs #55). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Hive sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Phigros asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phigros holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Hive has 38K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Phigros's written reviews are positive against 61% of Rhythm Hive's.

Phigros ships an update every 3 weeks, Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phigros | Rhythm Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phigros/id1454809109/reviews)** | [4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #55 | **#10** |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Pigeon Games Network Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489812265) | [DRIMAGE Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617588027) |

## What reviewers say

### Phigros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phigros/id1454809109)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Experience a "laneless" rhythm game with dynamic judgment lines and unique note types. Explore a vast library of over 200 licensed tracks across diverse genres, each accompanied by stunning, mood-enhancing cover art.

**Highlights:** Laneless gameplay, Dynamic judgment lines, Four note types, 200+ licensed music tracks, Diverse music genres, Beautiful cover art

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entirely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Unique and creative gameplay with moving judgment line
- 👍 Wide variety of songs and difficulties
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🔍 Interesting story and lore elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with cloud save and account syncing across devices
- 🔍 Lore and story elements can be confusing or hard to understand
- 🔍 Difficulty progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes, especially when switching songs
- Audio desync issues for some users
- Trouble unlocking certain songs/chapters

**Requested features**

- Add more well-known or popular songs
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Provide option to adjust background blur/dimming
- Translate more of the story/lore content to English


### Rhythm Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Music, #24 Top Free · Music, #111 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Play rhythm games featuring music from popular K-Pop artists. Collect artist photo cards, unlock exclusive voice and message cards, and create personalized diaries with artist themes and stickers. New users and Weverse members receive special rewards.

**Highlights:** Play rhythm games with K-Pop music, Collect artist photo cards, Unlock exclusive voice and message cards, Create artist-themed diaries, New user missions and rewards, Weverse user exclusive rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Pass : BTS | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : TXT | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : ENHYPEN | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : SVT. | $4.99 | per month |
| FAN Plus : BTS | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : TXT | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : ENHYPEN | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : SEVENTEEN | $6.49 | per month |
| rhv_com_megastep01 | $0.79 | one-time |
| rhv_com_eventstep001 | $0.79 | one-time |
| rhv_njs_welcomepkg_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_step1_pkg | $0.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_lsf_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_njs_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_ill_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_megastep03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpass | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpassplus | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_event_005 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_eventpkg002 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_svt_eventpkg002 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_eventpass001 | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_ill_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_svt_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_enh_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_event_exppkg | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔀 Ability to switch between groups
- 🙌 Enjoyable music and rhythm experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Lack of customization and personalization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect note registrations
- Sync issues between audio and gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more groups and songs
- Improve card collection and progression system
- Implement a pause button during gameplay
- Introduce a competitive ranking system
- Allow trading or selling of duplicate cards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phigros free?

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

### Is Rhythm Hive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phigros or Rhythm Hive?

Phigros is rated higher. Phigros averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 from 38K ratings.

### Do Phigros or Rhythm Hive have ads?

Neither Phigros nor Rhythm Hive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phigros or Rhythm Hive?

Phigros ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Most recently, Phigros was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rhythm Hive on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Phigros or Rhythm Hive?

Phigros currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and Rhythm Hive at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*