# Tapmania.org vs ProgressBar95

The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBar95 at 4.8 against Tapmania.org's 3.9. ProgressBar95 also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 57%) and ratings volume (3K vs 86). Tapmania.org's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tapmania.org sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProgressBar95 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Tapmania.org's written reviews are positive against 93% of ProgressBar95's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapmania.org | ProgressBar95 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapmaniaorg/id1463208936/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GetSchwifty Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404641451) | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapmania.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapmaniaorg/id1463208936)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience a classic rhythm game that simulates dancing with a vast library of downloadable songs and steps. Play anywhere, anytime, with hundreds of thousands of hours of content available for free.

**Highlights:** DDR simulator, StepMania file support, Hundreds of thousands of songs, Downloadable content, Play on the go, Rhythm game

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Stepmania/DDR port
- 🎮 Customizable controls
- 🎵 Phenomenal file support
- 🕹️ Gamepad support
- 🚀 Fast loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 😠 Ads are intrusive
- 📉 Unplayable without improvements
- 👎 Horrible execution
- 🐌 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when paying to remove ads
- Ads cannot be closed
- Ads get stuck
- URL not working
- Crashes when using IP address to add songs

**Requested features**

- Make arrow keys bigger
- Offer ad-free option
- Make fail settings more forgiving
- Add more songs
- Support for dongle DDR pads


### ProgressBar95

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114)

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic retro visuals, One-finger control, Fill the progress bar to win, Addictive gameplay, Endless gameplay, Retro sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Product keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PB-DOS Shell skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar OS System 2,3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Product keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Product keys | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Product keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Product keys | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 👍 Decent monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working properly
- Progressbar 98 and XB not loading correctly
- Bin cleaning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more operating systems and game modes
- Implement cloud save and cross-device sync
- Improve audio and music integration
- Add more customization options
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapmania.org free?

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

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

ProgressBar95 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tapmania.org or ProgressBar95?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. Tapmania.org averages 3.9 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Tapmania.org or ProgressBar95 have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; Tapmania.org does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tapmania.org or ProgressBar95?

Tapmania.org ships an update every 2 months, and ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Most recently, Tapmania.org was updated on October 29, 2026 and ProgressBar95 on October 31, 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.*