# TAKUMI³ vs Milthm

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TAKUMI³ | Milthm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718/reviews) | **[4.9 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milthm/id6451048899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 275 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 492 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takumi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491836717) | [志琰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696218830) |

## 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


### Milthm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milthm/id6451048899)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*