# TAKUMI³ vs Phira

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phira at none against TAKUMI³'s 9. Phira also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). TAKUMI³'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TAKUMI³ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Phira asks for nothing beyond the download.

TAKUMI³ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 847 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of TAKUMI³'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Phira's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, Phira every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TAKUMI³ | Phira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718/reviews)** | [4.6 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phira/id6447435864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 336 | **847** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 491 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takumi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491836717) | [知远 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665014124) |

## What reviewers say

### TAKUMI³

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| サブスクパス | $1.99 | per month |
| BlueBox30個 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| かめりあPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| EBIMAYOパック | $1.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| T³プレミアムパス | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BlueBox300個 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching
- Data loss after updates/migrations
- Inconsistent hit registration
- Lag and FPS drops
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Downloadable songs for offline play
- Improved UI/UX
- More tutorial explanations
- Adjustable note transparency


### Phira

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phira/id6447435864)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

A community-driven rhythm game inspired by Phigros, built using Rust. It offers a unique gameplay experience with more content, including competitive events and a story mode, planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Community-driven gameplay, Inspired by Phigros, Developed with Rust, Competitive events (coming soon), Official charts (coming soon), Story mode (coming soon)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent music selection
- 💡 Ability to create and import custom charts
- 🚀 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and failed downloads
- 🤔 Registration and account creation problems

**Reported bugs**

- TOS and privacy policy not loading properly
- Issues with clearing cache and updating user info
- Inability to download songs or access certain features

**Requested features**

- Update the app to the latest version
- Add support for more languages
- Improve performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TAKUMI³ free?

TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phira free?

Phira is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TAKUMI³ or Phira?

TAKUMI³ is rated higher. TAKUMI³ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Phira averages 4.6 from 847 ratings.

### Do TAKUMI³ or Phira have ads?

TAKUMI³ shows ads; Phira does not.

### Which is updated more often, TAKUMI³ or Phira?

TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, and Phira every 2 months. Most recently, TAKUMI³ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Phira on September 22, 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.*