Comparison

DEEMO vs 東方魔導録

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

Head to head
About

DEEMO

Embark on a fairytale journey with a girl who fell from the sky and a solitary pianist. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries within a castle, and play piano melodies to make a magical tree grow. Discover over 60 classic songs and unlock new parts of the story as you help the girl find her way home.

Highlights
  • 3D puzzle-solving gameplay
  • Story-driven investigation
  • Rhythm-based piano challenges
  • Over 60 classic songs
  • Mysterious tree growth mechanic
  • Uncover castle secrets
Features
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【Background Story】 A girl who fell from the skies and lost her past; Deemo who plays the piano all alone in the world of the treehouse; an accidental encounter between the two. The music flows as the fingers hit the piano keys. The start of a fairytale journey has begun... "Never Left Without Saying Goodbye." 【Features】 -A Classic Reborn: Centered around an ancient castle and a mysterious tree that grows when melody is in the air, control the little girl who has fallen from the sky and help her find her way home. -Investigation Reborn: Unravel riddles and mysteries hidden in the castle. Find sheet music that falls from the heavens, unlock new places, and discover the truth. -Rhythm Reborn: Play your heart out on the piano and make the mysterious tree grow. Unveil new parts of the story and look forward to the day that the girl can return to her heart-warming home. -Melodies Reborn: Over 60+ classic songs that are loved by all. New pieces of music await you to take on their challenge. ***COMPATIBILITY*** Requires iOS 13.0 or later Compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (4th generation)

About

東方魔導録

Features
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■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Touhou Project Fan-made Authentic Bullet Hell Shooting Game! ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Over 100 stages! Over 50 tracks! Includes ranking features and ranked matches! ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Basic controls are slide only, allowing you to challenge bullet hells smoothly, as many times as you want. Difficulty levels range from Easy to Lunatic, making it enjoyable for both beginners and advanced players! *This game is a fan creation based on Touhou Project by Team Shanghai Alice. *This game uses "CRIWARE (TM)" by CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. *Images, sounds, and other assets used in the game are either free materials or used with permission and in accordance with the creator's guidelines. *Characters, world settings, and other elements in the game may differ from the original work. 【Regarding Play Videos and Screenshots】 You can use them on video services, blogs, social media, information listing sites, etc. (for both commercial and non-commercial use). When using, please also check the 'Guidelines for Posting to Video Distribution Services' and 'Guidelines for Touhou Project Derivative Works' published by Team Shanghai Alice. X (formerly Twitter) account @wb_siro

Screenshots

DEEMO4 screens
東方魔導録4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DEEMO at none against 東方魔導録's shown. DEEMO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 東方魔導録's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 40%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 東方魔導録 sells 2 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 — 4.7 for DEEMO against 4.7 for 東方魔導録. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 250 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 74% of 東方魔導録's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEEMO ships an update weekly, 東方魔導録 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DEEMO versus 東方魔導録: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEEMO東方魔導録
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (250 ratings) — better4.7 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews39.8% of reviews74.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better89
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.3 GB451 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedYuji Takeuchi

Customer experience

DEEMO

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative42.0%

東方魔導録

All ratings89 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative14.2%

Bugs and requests

DEEMO

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes frequently, especially after playing 'Magnolia' or reaching certain milestones (e.g., 25m, 15m, 20m)
  • Game fails to load or gets stuck on a black/loading screen
  • Input lag, sync issues, and calibration problems make gameplay difficult
  • Poor resolution and graphics on iPads and larger screens
  • Movement and camera controls are clunky, slow, and can cause motion sickness
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  • Achievements not unlocking
  • Projector movies cause the game to crash
  • Game crashes when trying to open completed save files
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/iOS versions
  • UI elements are jarring or take up too much space

Requested features

7 requests
  • 60fps option
  • Russian language support
  • Improved graphics/resolution
  • Better calibration/sync options
  • Smoother movement and camera controls
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  • More song options/sheet music
  • Fix for crashes after specific songs/events

東方魔導録

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DEEMO

One-time10
  • Taiko No Tatsujin Collab.$3.99
  • Prime Pack I$7.99
  • Prime Pack IV$7.99
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  • Prime Pack II$7.99
  • Prime Pack III$7.99
  • Prime Pack 1 Pack$7.99
  • Platinum Bundle$14.99
  • Prime Pack 2 Packs$15.99
  • Prime Pack 3 Packs$23.99
  • Prime Pack 4 Packs$31.99
2 purchases

東方魔導録

One-time2
  • Remove Banner Ads$0.99
  • Remove Video Ads$4.99

Questions

Is DEEMO free?
DEEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 東方魔導録 free?
東方魔導録 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DEEMO or 東方魔導録?
DEEMO is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while 東方魔導録 averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.
Do DEEMO or 東方魔導録 have ads?
東方魔導録 shows ads; DEEMO does not.
Which is updated more often, DEEMO or 東方魔導録?
DEEMO ships an update weekly, and 東方魔導録 every 2 weeks. Most recently, DEEMO was updated on November 11, 2026 and 東方魔導録 on November 11, 2026.

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