# Beat Hazard 2 vs Malody V

The clearest difference is rating: Malody V at 4.8 against Beat Hazard 2's 3.0. Malody V also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 28%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Beat Hazard 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99 and Malody V $2.99 up front. Malody V sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Beat Hazard 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Malody V holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Beat Hazard 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Malody V's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Hazard 2 | Malody V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody-v/id1566873256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #62 | **#22** |
| Size | 74 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cold Beam Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/473550913) | [京容 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514416677) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Hazard 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Transform your music library into an intense arcade shooter experience. Power up your spaceship with the rhythm of your songs and battle procedurally generated bosses. Discover unique player ships for each track and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Music-driven gameplay, Procedurally generated boss ships, Unique player ship generation, Local file support (MP3, FLAC, etc.), Internet radio stations, Cross-platform leaderboards, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Excellent controller support
- ✨ Visually appealing
- 🚀 Fast performance with controller
- 🎵 Great for playing own music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup/menu
- 🔋 Significant battery drain and overheating
- 🐌 Sluggish gameplay and clunky menus
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions/devices
- 🎶 Limited music source compatibility (no streaming)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Crashes after selecting play mode
- Crashes after selecting controls
- App not working on iOS 17.2 / iPhone 13 Pro
- App not working on 17 pro max

**Requested features**

- Support for Spotify and Apple Music
- Add more songs/music sources
- Fix dynamic screen issue
- Improve menu navigation
- Add open mic function for external music sources


### Malody V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody-v/id1566873256)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Music, #161 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

A cross-platform music game simulator supporting multiple play modes and chart formats. Create and share your own charts with an in-game editor, compete in online rankings, and play with friends in multiplayer rooms.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Key, Catch, Pad, Ring, Slide, Live, Cube), In-game chart editor, In-game skin editor, Multiplayer support for all modes, Support for various chart formats (osu, sm, bms, pms, mc), Online ranking system, Customizable play effects

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marlo - Maid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marlo - Christmax | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marlo - Swim Suit | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Hazard 2 free?

Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Malody V free?

Malody V costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beat Hazard 2 or Malody V?

Malody V is rated higher. Beat Hazard 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Malody V averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do Beat Hazard 2 or Malody V have ads?

Neither Beat Hazard 2 nor Malody V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Hazard 2 or Malody V?

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Malody V every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beat Hazard 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Malody V on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Beat Hazard 2 or Malody V?

Beat Hazard 2 currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Malody V at #22. 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.*