Comparison

TAKUMI³ vs DEEMO II

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

DEEMO II

Embark on a musical fantasy adventure in a world threatened by destructive rain. Play rhythm-based music charts to clear the rain and uncover the secrets of a mysterious kingdom. Explore, interact with characters, and enjoy a captivating story with stunning visuals and voice acting.

Highlights
  • Emotional story exploration
  • Rhythm and adventure gameplay
  • 120+ songs including DLC
  • Interact with 50+ characters
  • Storybook graphics and artstyle
  • Movie-quality animated scenes
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Just in time for Rayark's 10th anniversary comes a sequel to their classic IP, DEEMO. A kingdom created through music faces an uncertain future after a monster called 'The Ancestor' plagues the land with a destructive 'Hollow Rain'. This dangerous rain causes anyone it touches to 'bloom', turning into a flurry of white flower petals and ultimately vanishing from existence. DEEMO II follows Echo, a girl who has bloomed but mysteriously re-appeared, and Deemo, an enigmatic station Guardian, as they journey through this rain-soaked world in hopes of finding a way to save it. Features: ▲A Mysterious and Emotional Story: Why did 'The Composer', the elusive being who created this world, suddenly abandon it? Why and how did Echo bloom and then come back to life? Accompany Echo as she uncovers the secrets behind these questions, journeying to uncover the truth and save the world. ▲A Combination of Rhythm and Adventure: Explore Central Station with Echo, interacting with your surroundings as you get to know the many station residents while discovering clues and 'Charts', magical pieces of music with the power to clear away Hollow Rain. As Deemo you'll play those Charts, putting your musical skills to the test in fun and challenging rhythm sections, ultimately moving the story forward. ▲30 Core Songs + DLC Song Packs for a Total of 120+ Tracks: Composers from around the world, including Japan, Korea, Europe and the Americas, have created an eclectic array of tracks for DEEMO II with an emphasis on acoustic instrumentation. Genres include Classical, Jazz, Chill Pop, J-Pop, and more. Infectious, emotive melodies will give music lovers dozens of fast favorites, and creative, syncopated rhythms will make sure rhythm-game aficionados have plenty to sink their teeth into. ▲Make Friends with Over 50 Station Residents: Central Station is full of characters with their own personalities and stories. As Echo, you can chat with them as they walk about Central Station, living their lives, opening paths to different topics depending on the situation. As you talk with them and get to know them, you'll start to feel like you're part of an eccentric new community. ▲Storybook Graphics and Artstyle: DEEMO II marries hand-drawn backgrounds with 3D models and a meticulous attention to detail that will make you feel like you're caught in a storybook, or an anime come to life. ▲Movie-Quality Animated Scenes: DEEMO II is full of high-quality anime cutscenes, fully voiced by professional Japanese voice actors. Pair that with music composed by DEEMO and Sdorica vets, and you've got an audio and visual treat. Rayark is well-versed in rhythm-game production, with popular titles like Cytus, DEEMO, Voez, and Cytus II under their belt. They are well-known for mixing fun and fluid rhythm gameplay with visual flair and deep storylines, providing full, rewarding experiences to get lost in. ***COMPATIBILITY*** Requires iOS 11.0 or later Compatible with Phone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Pro (2nd Generation) 10.5-inch, iPad Pro (3rd Generation) 11-inch, iPad Pro (3rd Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Pro (4th Generation) 11-inch, iPad Pro (4th Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Air (4th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation)

Screenshots

TAKUMI³4 screens
DEEMO II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DEEMO II at none against TAKUMI³'s shown. DEEMO II also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 338) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). TAKUMI³'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 DEEMO II sells 43 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 4.8 for DEEMO II. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO II has 3.8K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TAKUMI³'s written reviews are positive against 68% of DEEMO II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, DEEMO II every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TAKUMI³ versus DEEMO II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAKUMI³DEEMO II
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (338 ratings)4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews67.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3383.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size493 MB3.5 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi ItoRayark International Limited

Customer experience

TAKUMI³

All ratings338 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.3%

DEEMO II

All ratings3,740 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews659 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

TAKUMI³

From 338 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)

DEEMO II

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
  • 🎶 Captivating music and soundtrack
  • 💡 Engaging story and characters
  • 🤗 Relaxing and immersive experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 🔒 Limited free content
  • 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
  • 🤔 Confusing monetization model

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

DEEMO II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and white screen issues
  • Touch input not always recognized
  • Compatibility problems on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free songs and content
  • Improved event system and rewards
  • Better camera controls and navigation
  • Optimization for older devices

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
43 purchases

DEEMO II

One-time43
  • Event Bundle E$1.99
  • Event Bundle AZ$2.99
  • Event Bundle CT01$3.99
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  • Event Bundle DT01$3.99
  • Event Bundle IT$4.99
  • Event Bundle IU$4.99
  • Event Bundle IV$4.99
  • Event Bundle ET01$4.99
  • Crystal x 600$5.99
  • Event Bundle CL01$5.99
  • Event Bundle CQ01$5.99
  • Event Bundle IS01$5.99
  • Event Bundle IS02$5.99
  • Event Bundle ITa$5.99
  • Event Bundle IUa$5.99
  • Event Bundle IVa$5.99
  • Event Bundle IC01$5.99
  • Event Bundle HW012$5.99
  • Event Bundle GJ01$5.99
  • Event Bundle FO012$5.99
  • Event Bundle FI012$5.99
  • Event Bundle FD01$5.99
  • Event Bundle EY01$5.99
  • Event Bundle EQ01$5.99
  • Event Bundle EL01$5.99
  • Event Bundle EH01$5.99
  • Event Bundle EB01$5.99
  • Event Bundle DI01$5.99
  • Event Bundle DN01$5.99
  • Event Bundle A$9.99
  • Crystal x 1200$11.99
  • Event Bundle CB08$11.99
  • Event Bundle CC01$11.99
  • Event Bundle CF15$11.99
  • Mountain Arcanum$14.99
  • Soaring Arcanum$14.99
  • Devotion Arcanum$14.99
  • Echo Pass$19.99
  • Crystal x 2400$23.99
  • Event Bundle IS01a$25.99
  • Event Bundle IS02a$25.99
  • Event Bundle U$29.99
  • Crystal x 6000$59.99

Questions

Is TAKUMI³ free?
TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DEEMO II free?
DEEMO II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TAKUMI³ or DEEMO II?
DEEMO II is rated higher. TAKUMI³ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while DEEMO II averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.
Do TAKUMI³ or DEEMO II have ads?
TAKUMI³ shows ads; DEEMO II does not.
Which is updated more often, TAKUMI³ or DEEMO II?
TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, and DEEMO II every 2 months. Most recently, TAKUMI³ was updated on October 24, 2026 and DEEMO II on October 24, 2026.

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