Comparison

TAKUMI³ vs Milthm

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

Milthm

Immerse yourself in a rhythm game with a "Dreams" and "Rain" theme. Enjoy dynamic tracks, a clean UI, and unique replay modes that adjust difficulty. Experience a blend of music, animation, and challenging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Clean UI design with rain theme
  • Dream replay mode with adjustable difficulty
  • Vivid chart design
  • High-quality music tracks
  • Wonderful Trial for automatic restart
  • Fade out notes for increased challenge
  • Downpour mode for chaotic gameplay
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Milthm is a non-commercial rhythm game powered by passion, featuring dynamic tracks and notes. The game is themed around "Dreams" and "Rain". 1. Clean and simple UI design The UI complements the theme of "rain", immersing players in the charming world of rain. 2. Unique and enjoyable dream replay mode The ripples of the dream enhance the game's challenge and fun. If you're frustrated with missing notes, you can choose "Wonderful Trial" to automatically restart on a miss or bad. If you want to increase the difficulty and challenge yourself, you can choose "Fade out" to make notes vanish when approaching. If you're in the mood for a chaotic game-play, you can choose "Downpour" to rain down a massive number of raindrop notes. 3. Enjoyful and vivid chart design Chart designs that combine the emotions of the music and the story, providing a visual and auditory feast. It's not just a game; it's a wholehearted experience where animation and music intertwine to bring you unprecedented joy. Whether you're a beginner or a rhythm game expert, you'll find endless fun in the game. 4. Amazing and high-quality music tracks The music tracks in the game convey different musical styles and emotions. The musical talent of the artists will create an immersive auditory experience. The in-game music will become your companion, leading you into its world.

Screenshots

TAKUMI³4 screens
Milthm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Milthm at none against TAKUMI³'s 9. Milthm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 62%). TAKUMI³'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Milthm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TAKUMI³ against 4.9 for Milthm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 339 and 275 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TAKUMI³'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Milthm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, Milthm every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TAKUMI³ versus Milthm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAKUMI³Milthm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (339 ratings)4.9 (275 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings339 — better275
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size492 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTakumi Ito志琰 陈

Customer experience

TAKUMI³

All ratings339 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.3%

Milthm

All ratings275 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

TAKUMI³

From 339 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)

Milthm

From 275 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Excellent song variety and quality
  • 🎨 Beautiful UI design and visual effects
  • ⚡ Smooth and polished gameplay experience
  • 🎯 Unique and creative charting style
  • 💰 No gacha, ads, or pay-to-win mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
  • ⚙️ Occasional frame rate stuttering and lag
  • 🎯 Overly strict S-rank requirements (all perfect needed)
  • 🔧 Hitbox detection inconsistencies

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

Milthm

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup or black screen freeze
  • Crashes when playing specific charts (e.g., mornflutter, Downpour)
  • 404 cloudburst error preventing song playback
  • Incompatibility with iPad Air 1 and older iOS versions
  • Game freezes at splash screen
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  • Occasional frame drops during gameplay

Requested features

6 requests
  • Cloud save/account synchronization
  • Chinese mainland server launch
  • Notch and Dynamic Island optimization settings
  • Screen edge width adjustment for gameplay
  • More lenient rating system (full combo instead of all perfect)
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  • Expanded story chapters

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
None

Milthm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TAKUMI³ free?
TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Milthm free?
Milthm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TAKUMI³ or Milthm?
Milthm is rated higher. TAKUMI³ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Milthm averages 4.9 from 275 ratings.
Do TAKUMI³ or Milthm have ads?
TAKUMI³ shows ads; Milthm does not.
Which is updated more often, TAKUMI³ or Milthm?
TAKUMI³ ships an update every 4 days, and Milthm every 2 weeks. Most recently, TAKUMI³ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Milthm on October 20, 2026.

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