Comparison

melod vs Guitarfy

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

Head to head
About

melod

Engage with a classic rhythm game featuring indie music. Play along to melodies or complex rhythms, with modes for relaxed or challenging gameplay. Discover new artists and aim for high scores.

Highlights
  • Play indie music songs
  • Melody and Rhythm instrumentals
  • Chill and Challenge modes
  • Discover new artists
  • Chase high scores
  • Explore music structure
Features
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melod is a classic music/rhythm game that lets you play great songs by a wide variety of indie artists—discover new music and chase high scores! There are two types of instrumentals to play: "Melody" and "Rhythm"! Be warned: "Rhythm" mode adds a fifth "bass pedal" note that drastically increases the level of difficulty. Charts reflect the notes of the song, and your part drops if you miss notes. Explore the inner machinations of the music in the game! You can play the game on "Chill" or on "Challenge" mode. "Chill" gives an easier, relaxing experience, while "challenge" gives the full experience, pushing your music-gaming skills as far as they can go. Along with the free experience, you can also purchase a "melodx" subscription, which gives you access to a selection of playable songs that will develop over time. Other songs can be purchased individually.

About

Guitarfy

Become a rock star in this electrifying rhythm game. Play along to a diverse song selection with adjustable difficulty levels and unlock new tracks as you progress. Experience the thrill of live performance with responsive controls and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Play along to a selection of songs
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Career mode with track unlocks
  • Responsive note timing controls
  • Stunning visuals and live performance feel
Features
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Welcome to Guitarfy, the ultimate rhythm game that puts you on stage to unleash your inner rock star! Inspired by the legendary rhythm classics, Guitarfy takes your love for music and transforms it into an electrifying experience. Game Highlights • Play along to an epic selection of songs - from heavy rock anthems to upbeat pop hits - all synced to your skill. • Choose your challenge: beginner, pro or legend - only true masters can conquer the toughest levels. • Progress through career mode: unlock new tracks and earn stars according to your performance. • Intuitive, responsive controls with perfect note timing — every strum and riff feels spot-on. • Stunning visuals and cheering crowds that make you feel like you’re performing live. Why play Guitarfy? Because it’s more than just a game - it’s your chance to feel the rush of live performance, the thrill of mastering complex riffs, and the satisfaction of nailing every note. Whether you’re a casual player looking for fun or a hardcore rhythm gamer aiming for perfection, Guitarfy delivers excitement, challenge, and pure musical joy. Step onto the stage, and show the world your skills. The spotlight is yours - are you ready to rock? Terms of use: https://guitarfymobile3.wixsite.com/my-site-1/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://guitarfymobile3.wixsite.com/my-site-1/privacy-policy

Screenshots

melod4 screens
Guitarfy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guitarfy at every 2 weeks against melod's every 2 months. melod's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (437 vs 87). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. melod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Guitarfy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

melod holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: melod has 437 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of melod's written reviews are positive against 80% of Guitarfy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

melod ships an update every 2 months, Guitarfy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
melod versus Guitarfy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermelodGuitarfy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (437 ratings) — better4.4 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings437 — better87
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoger PollardLuciano de Paiva Oliveira

Customer experience

melod

All ratings436 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative6.1%

Guitarfy

All ratings77 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

melod

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Missed notes not registering correctly
  • Inconsistent haptic feedback

Requested features

5 requests
  • Adjustable note speed
  • Practice mode for difficult sections
  • More popular/mainstream song options
  • Larger note buttons
  • Calibration settings

Guitarfy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

melod

One-time9
  • "Cascade"2 variantsFree
  • "Stang"Free
  • "Niel Gow’s Lament..."Free
Show 6 more
  • "Lookin' For It"$0.99
  • "Tip Top Polka/Hesleyside..."$0.99
  • "Korobeiniki"$1.99
  • "The Shadow Dimension"$1.99
  • "Astral Plane"$1.99
  • melodx Forever$4.99
2 purchases

Guitarfy

Subscriptions1
  • Guitarfy VIP$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Guitarfy VIP Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is melod free?
melod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Guitarfy free?
Guitarfy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, melod or Guitarfy?
melod is rated higher. melod averages 4.6 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while Guitarfy averages 4.4 from 87 ratings.
Do melod or Guitarfy have ads?
Neither melod nor Guitarfy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, melod or Guitarfy?
melod ships an update every 2 months, and Guitarfy every 2 weeks. Most recently, melod was updated on November 3, 2026 and Guitarfy on November 5, 2026.

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