Comparison

TAKUMI³ vs Paradigm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TAKUMI³

Tap falling notes in rhythm to the music in this engaging game. Unlock new songs and customize your gameplay experience with adjustable settings. Enjoy a wide range of difficulty levels suitable for all players.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based note tapping
  • Lane and note changes
  • Over 30 unlockable songs
  • Adjustable game speed and judgment
  • Customizable lane height, angle, and skins
  • Wide range of difficulty levels
Features
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A rhythm game by rhythm gamers, for rhythm gamers — "TAKUMI³"! Dynamic lanes and note widths that shift seamlessly alongside the music and BPM. Experience a fresh take on note-tapping action that satisfies both visually and rhythmically! Over 100 songs playable right from the start! Plus, unlock tons of popular tracks completely for free just by playing through the game! [Featured Song List (Excerpt)] FREEDOM DiVE↓ / xi Re:End of a Dream / uma vs. Morimori Atsushi volcanic / DETRO a.k.a Ruze DENGEKI Tube / BACO Angel dust / LV.4 BPM=RT / t+pazolite INFiNiTEENERZY / Reku Mochizuki Grayed Out-Antifront- / Getty vs. DJ DiA ■ A Wide Range of Difficulties: From Beginners to Super Experts! With accessible charts available, rhythm game beginners can jump right in and have fun. And for the ultimate challenge, Difficulty 15 is an ultra-hardcore chart designed to push even the most seasoned top-tier players to their limits! Challenge your boundaries! ■ Deep, Professional-Grade Options Tailored to the Player Crafted by a hardcore rhythm gamer, this game features extensive customization options that scratch every itch! Tailor the perfect play environment for yourself. - Core Settings: High-speed adjustment, tap judgment adjustment (timing calibration) - Screen Settings: Lane height and tilt angle adjustment, note skin swapping - Visual Aids: Lane background opacity adjustment, lane frame visibility customization Optimize your screen to perfection, and chase down that High Score and Full Combo! Powered by "CRIWARE".CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. Terms of Use (EULA): By using this application, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA). Please check the link below for details. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Paradigm

Experience a unique rhythm game set in 3D space, blending music gameplay with a narrative. Navigate four-sided levels with special "Space" notes and enjoy a wide range of music from global artists. The game offers adjustable difficulty for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic 3D gameplay
  • Four-sided rhythm mechanics
  • Unique "Space" notes
  • Storytelling elements
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Global artist music library
Features
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Paradigm: Reboot presents a rhythm game in 3-dimensional space, Combining MUG with elements of storytelling. [Highlights] Core Gameplay: Wondrous four-sided gameplay with emphasized "Space" notes. [Difficulty] From relaxing to hardcore, Multiple charts of choice bring you a steady progression in difficulty, Enjoy the experience as you steadily progress into mastery :) [Musics] Enjoy music from popular artists across the world.

Screenshots

TAKUMI³4 screens
Paradigm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paradigm at none against TAKUMI³'s shown. Paradigm also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 62%). TAKUMI³'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TAKUMI³ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Paradigm sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TAKUMI³ against 4.7 for Paradigm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 268 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TAKUMI³'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Paradigm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, Paradigm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TAKUMI³ versus Paradigm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAKUMI³Paradigm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (336 ratings) — better4.7 (268 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings336 — better268
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size491 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTakumi ItoXiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TAKUMI³

All ratings336 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative28.8%

Paradigm

All ratings268 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

TAKUMI³

From 336 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great music selection
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • ✨ Unique and challenging charts
  • 💡 Highly customizable settings
  • 👍 Good for multi-finger practice

Room to improve

  • 📉 Performance issues (lag, low FPS)
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 💸 High number of paid songs
  • ❓ Unclear UI and tutorials
  • 🚫 Unplayable without VPN (region locked)

Paradigm

From 268 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Innovative gameplay
  • 🎨 Impressive visuals and art style
  • 🎵 High-quality music and soundtracks
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎢 Compelling story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Difficulty unlocking content
  • 🤖 Challenging charts and high skill ceiling
  • 🌐 Connectivity issues for some users
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

TAKUMI³

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game not launching
  • Data loss after updates/migrations
  • Inconsistent hit registration
  • Lag and FPS drops
  • Download issues
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  • Account creation/login problems
  • Game freezes on title screen
  • Infinite loading on results screen
  • Scores not reflecting
  • Locked songs unexpectedly
  • Unstable connection errors

Requested features

13 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Downloadable songs for offline play
  • Improved UI/UX
  • More tutorial explanations
  • Adjustable note transparency
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  • Wider note hit registration
  • More pop/lower difficulty songs
  • Korean language translation
  • Add dark mode
  • Fix VPN issues for certain regions
  • Allow playing paid songs without paying
  • Make event songs unlockable anytime
  • Add pause functionality

Paradigm

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Rewards button causing performance issues
  • Inconsistent save data syncing
  • Difficulty unlocking purchased content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More difficulty options
  • Improved new player onboarding
  • Expanded song library
  • Smoother account management

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TAKUMI³

Subscriptions1
  • サブスクパス$1.991 Month
One-time8
  • BlueBox30個$0.99
  • 黄箱x2$0.99
  • かめりあPack$1.99
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  • EBIMAYOパック$1.99
  • 黄箱x5$1.99
  • T³プレミアムパス$3.99
  • 黄箱x10$3.99
  • BlueBox300個$8.99
11 purchases

Paradigm

One-time11
  • Single "Encore"$0.99
  • Single "On And On!!"$0.99
  • Single "Subterranean Blastoff"$0.99
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  • 20 Active Crystal$0.99
  • Side Album "Duplex Fusion"$3.99
  • Side Album "Still Existence"$3.99
  • Solo Album "Vivacious Party"$3.99
  • Main Story Album Chapter 2$4.99
  • 110 Active Crystal$4.99
  • 450 Active Crystal$19.99
  • 1200 Active Crystal$49.99

Questions

Is TAKUMI³ free?
TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paradigm free?
Paradigm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TAKUMI³ or Paradigm?
TAKUMI³ is rated higher. TAKUMI³ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Paradigm averages 4.7 from 268 ratings.
Do TAKUMI³ or Paradigm have ads?
TAKUMI³ shows ads; Paradigm does not.
Which is updated more often, TAKUMI³ or Paradigm?
TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, and Paradigm every 3 weeks. Most recently, TAKUMI³ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Paradigm on September 24, 2026.

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