Paradigm vs BanG Dream! Our Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paradigm
Experience a unique rhythm game set in 3D space, blending music gameplay with a narrative. Navigate four-sided levels with special "Space" notes and enjoy a wide range of music from global artists. The game offers adjustable difficulty for all skill levels.
- Stereoscopic 3D gameplay
- Four-sided rhythm mechanics
- Unique "Space" notes
- Storytelling elements
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Global artist music library
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Paradigm: Reboot presents a rhythm game in 3-dimensional space, Combining MUG with elements of storytelling. [Highlights] Core Gameplay: Wondrous four-sided gameplay with emphasized "Space" notes. [Difficulty] From relaxing to hardcore, Multiple charts of choice bring you a steady progression in difficulty, Enjoy the experience as you steadily progress into mastery :) [Musics] Enjoy music from popular artists across the world.
BanG Dream! Our Notes
Experience a new rhythm game with unique "GEKISO LIVE" sections and cooperative multiplayer. Explore rich stories from five bands, enjoy a vast song library, and utilize an "Assist Mode" for a tailored experience.
- GEKISO LIVE rhythm gameplay
- Up to five-player multiplayer
- Assist Mode for accessibility
- Original and cover songs
- Cinematic Story System
- Animated sequences and visual effects
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Presenting BanG Dream! Our Notes, a brand-new rhythm game adventure from BanG Dream! Project! Enjoy a wide variety of songs from five bands and discover a rich new story waiting to unfold. ◆New Rhythm Game System: “GEKISO LIVE”◆ Special GEKISO sections will now appear during rhythm gameplay! Combos, timing precision, and even luck—put your rhythm game skills to the ultimate challenge in an exciting new gameplay experience! Feel the excitement and immersion of a real BanG Dream! live performance and enjoy the party-style rhythm gameplay with up to five players! Our Notes also features an exclusive new system: Assist Mode! Whether you're new to rhythm games or just looking for a more relaxed experience, Assist Mode lets everyone enjoy the performance and improve at their own pace. ◆From Original Songs to the Latest Hit Covers◆ From iconic original songs featured in the BanG Dream! anime—including tracks by MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica—to a wide range of popular cover songs, the lineup is packed with music to enjoy! Play your favorite songs, from the latest hits to beloved classics. You can also watch a variety of performance scenes and music videos from the BanG Dream! anime series. Plus, the latest tracks from fan-favorite bands MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica will be available first in Our Notes! 【BanG Dream! Songs】 ・Mayoiuta / MyGO!!!!! ・KiLLKiSS / Ave Mujica ・Haruhikage (MyGO!!!!! ver.) / MyGO!!!!! ・MUGEN MY WORLD / Mugendai MewType ・Kishi Kaisen / millsage ・Homie’s Tie!! / Ikka Dumb Rock! ...and many more 【Hit Covers】 ・Charles / MyGO!!!!! ・A Cruel Angel's Thesis / Ave Mujica ・Orion wo Nazoru / Mugendai MewType ・Pretender / millsage ・Ikenai Taiyou / Ikka Dumb Rock! ...and many more More cover songs will be coming up soon! ◆New Stories Woven by Five Bands◆ Alongside MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, and Mugendai MewType, millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! also join the stage! With the Cinematic Story System, characters move vividly with rich expressions, just like in a movie or anime. Special scenes also feature animated sequences, including all-new cuts. A wide range of visual effects and illustrated scenes come together to deliver a spectacularly renewed story experience. Relive the familiar anime stories of MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, and Mugendai MewType from the game-exclusive perspective. You can also enjoy special episodes that continue the anime stories, available exclusively in Our Notes. Meanwhile, millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! will unfold completely original stories from the very beginning. Experience vibrant stories woven by five distinctive bands and a total of 25 unique members. ◆Official Website◆ https://bdon.biligames.com/?lang=en-us ©BanG Dream! Project ©FROMTOKYO ©Bushiroad. Published by BILIBILI HK LIMITED
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Verdict
Paradigm and BanG Dream! Our Notes both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Paradigm's written reviews are positive against 65% of BanG Dream! Our Notes's. BanG Dream! Our Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#9 vs #171). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Paradigm sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BanG Dream! Our Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Paradigm against 4.7 for BanG Dream! Our Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Paradigm's written reviews are positive against 65% of BanG Dream! Our Notes's.
Paradigm ships an update every 3 weeks, BanG Dream! Our Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paradigm | BanG Dream! Our Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (269 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews — better | 64.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 269 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #171 | #9 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.2 GB | 452 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Xiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd. | BILIBILI HK LIMITED |
Customer experience
Paradigm
BanG Dream! Our Notes
Bugs and requests
Paradigm
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Rewards button causing performance issues
- Inconsistent save data syncing
- Difficulty unlocking purchased content
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode
- More difficulty options
- Improved new player onboarding
- Expanded song library
- Smoother account management
BanG Dream! Our Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paradigm
- Single "Encore"$0.99
- Single "On And On!!"$0.99
- Single "Subterranean Blastoff"$0.99
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- 20 Active Crystal$0.99
- Side Album "Duplex Fusion"$3.99
- Side Album "Still Existence"$3.99
- Main Story Album Chapter 2$4.99
- 110 Active Crystal$4.99
- 450 Active Crystal$19.99
- 1200 Active Crystal$49.99
BanG Dream! Our Notes
- Chat Bubble & Frame Pack$1.99
- Event Premium Mission Pass$2.49
- Concert Mission Pass$5.99
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- 6-Stamp Set$6.99
- Star Gacha Ticket×10$12.99
- SSR Guaranteed Pack$19.99
- Our Notes Pass ~Premium~$19.99
- 8450 Stars (+8000 First-Time)$59.99
- Limited-Time-SSR Pack$59.99
- Starx8450$59.99
Questions
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