# Beat Hazard 2 vs Harmonic Drive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harmonic Drive at 100% against Beat Hazard 2's 28%. Harmonic Drive also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Beat Hazard 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Harmonic Drive is free to download; Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99 up front. Harmonic Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Beat Hazard 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmonic Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Hazard 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Beat Hazard 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Harmonic Drive's.

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Harmonic Drive weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Hazard 2 | Harmonic Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-drive/id6760219038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 658 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cold Beam Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/473550913) | [Kareel Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872282657) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Hazard 2

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### Harmonic Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-drive/id6760219038)

Experience a high-energy rhythm game where precise timing is key. Tap, hold, and flow through dynamic note charts with vibrant visuals and challenging difficulty levels. Master the beat and chase high scores with a satisfying combo system.

**Highlights:** Dynamic note charts, Multiple difficulty levels, Multiplayer & Leaderboards, Responsive controls, Visually immersive interface, Performance-based scoring, Combo system

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Right Now | $0.99 | one-time |
| We Were Infinite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Say It | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Skies | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Still Choose You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Drift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lightwalk | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Found Your Name Inside A Notebook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Innerself v2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tenacity | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Hazard 2 free?

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

### Is Harmonic Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beat Hazard 2 or Harmonic Drive?

Harmonic Drive is rated higher. Beat Hazard 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Harmonic Drive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beat Hazard 2 or Harmonic Drive have ads?

Neither Beat Hazard 2 nor Harmonic Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Hazard 2 or Harmonic Drive?

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Harmonic Drive weekly. Most recently, Beat Hazard 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Harmonic Drive on October 21, 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.*