# IOSU! vs ArcCreate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcCreate at 97% against IOSU!'s 63%. ArcCreate also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). IOSU!'s advantage is ratings volume (349 vs 23) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArcCreate holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IOSU! has 349 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of IOSU!'s written reviews are positive against 97% of ArcCreate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | IOSU! | ArcCreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iosu/id1458578980/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccreate/id6445904090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float32 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/467707684) | [Theresa Barker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349855588) |

## What reviewers say

### IOSU!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iosu/id1458578980)

Enjoy rhythm games by playing your own beatmap files. Supports 4-key and 5x5 key modes, with more to come. Easily upload your custom beatmaps wirelessly from your PC or Mac.

**Highlights:** Play custom beatmap files, 4 Keys mode, 5x5 Keys mode, Wireless beatmap upload, PC/Mac file transfer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Best osu!mania port available for iOS
- 📥 Easy .osz file import and drag-and-drop functionality
- 🎯 Accurate beatmap emulation and auto-mapping
- 🎨 Multiple game modes (4k, 7k, 5x5)
- ⚡ Smooth performance and responsive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Forced portrait mode limits playability
- 🔗 Broken URL/server for beatmap uploads
- 🎵 Only one default song included
- ⚙️ Lack of customization options
- 🎯 Inconsistent hit registration

**Reported bugs**

- URL server returns 'no' or 'forbidden' error when uploading beatmaps
- Cannot add beatmaps after reinstalling app
- Some beatmaps fail to load completely
- Hold note patterns render incorrectly
- Notes appear late or underneath hit zone at song start

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Custom scroll speed adjustment
- Skin customization and import
- Audio delay/offset adjustment
- Hit sounds


### ArcCreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccreate/id6445904090)

An open-source rhythm game where you can create, play, and share custom levels. Engage with a community of players and contribute to the game's development.

**Highlights:** Create custom levels, Play community levels, Share your creations, Open-source development, Community-driven

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IOSU! free?

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

### Is ArcCreate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IOSU! or ArcCreate?

ArcCreate is rated higher. IOSU! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while ArcCreate averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do IOSU! or ArcCreate have ads?

Neither IOSU! nor ArcCreate shows ads.

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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.*