DEEMO II vs Rhythm Hive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DEEMO II
Embark on a musical fantasy adventure in a world threatened by destructive rain. Play rhythm-based music charts to clear the rain and uncover the secrets of a mysterious kingdom. Explore, interact with characters, and enjoy a captivating story with stunning visuals and voice acting.
- Emotional story exploration
- Rhythm and adventure gameplay
- 120+ songs including DLC
- Interact with 50+ characters
- Storybook graphics and artstyle
- Movie-quality animated scenes
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Just in time for Rayark's 10th anniversary comes a sequel to their classic IP, DEEMO. A kingdom created through music faces an uncertain future after a monster called 'The Ancestor' plagues the land with a destructive 'Hollow Rain'. This dangerous rain causes anyone it touches to 'bloom', turning into a flurry of white flower petals and ultimately vanishing from existence. DEEMO II follows Echo, a girl who has bloomed but mysteriously re-appeared, and Deemo, an enigmatic station Guardian, as they journey through this rain-soaked world in hopes of finding a way to save it. Features: ▲A Mysterious and Emotional Story: Why did 'The Composer', the elusive being who created this world, suddenly abandon it? Why and how did Echo bloom and then come back to life? Accompany Echo as she uncovers the secrets behind these questions, journeying to uncover the truth and save the world. ▲A Combination of Rhythm and Adventure: Explore Central Station with Echo, interacting with your surroundings as you get to know the many station residents while discovering clues and 'Charts', magical pieces of music with the power to clear away Hollow Rain. As Deemo you'll play those Charts, putting your musical skills to the test in fun and challenging rhythm sections, ultimately moving the story forward. ▲30 Core Songs + DLC Song Packs for a Total of 120+ Tracks: Composers from around the world, including Japan, Korea, Europe and the Americas, have created an eclectic array of tracks for DEEMO II with an emphasis on acoustic instrumentation. Genres include Classical, Jazz, Chill Pop, J-Pop, and more. Infectious, emotive melodies will give music lovers dozens of fast favorites, and creative, syncopated rhythms will make sure rhythm-game aficionados have plenty to sink their teeth into. ▲Make Friends with Over 50 Station Residents: Central Station is full of characters with their own personalities and stories. As Echo, you can chat with them as they walk about Central Station, living their lives, opening paths to different topics depending on the situation. As you talk with them and get to know them, you'll start to feel like you're part of an eccentric new community. ▲Storybook Graphics and Artstyle: DEEMO II marries hand-drawn backgrounds with 3D models and a meticulous attention to detail that will make you feel like you're caught in a storybook, or an anime come to life. ▲Movie-Quality Animated Scenes: DEEMO II is full of high-quality anime cutscenes, fully voiced by professional Japanese voice actors. Pair that with music composed by DEEMO and Sdorica vets, and you've got an audio and visual treat. Rayark is well-versed in rhythm-game production, with popular titles like Cytus, DEEMO, Voez, and Cytus II under their belt. They are well-known for mixing fun and fluid rhythm gameplay with visual flair and deep storylines, providing full, rewarding experiences to get lost in. ***COMPATIBILITY*** Requires iOS 11.0 or later Compatible with Phone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Pro (2nd Generation) 10.5-inch, iPad Pro (3rd Generation) 11-inch, iPad Pro (3rd Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Pro (4th Generation) 11-inch, iPad Pro (4th Generation) 12.9-inch, iPad Air (4th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation)
Rhythm Hive
Play rhythm games featuring music from popular K-Pop artists. Collect artist photo cards, unlock exclusive voice and message cards, and create personalized diaries with artist themes and stickers. New users and Weverse members receive special rewards.
- Play rhythm games with K-Pop music
- Collect artist photo cards
- Unlock exclusive voice and message cards
- Create artist-themed diaries
- New user missions and rewards
- Weverse user exclusive rewards
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HYBE Official Rhythm Game - Rhythm Hive ■ BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, BOYNEXTDOOR, ILLIT, TWS’s music in rhythm games! Enjoy full or short versions of Artist’s songs! One more news! You can even play solo and unit songs! Check out the newest songs and different versions of existing songs like "FYA", "Stick With You", "No Way Back (feat. So!YoON!)", "Bad Influence (Prod. by Pharrell Williams)", "SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)", "How Sweet", "JAM!", "NOT ME", "You, You" and more! ■ Check out and collect all of Artist’s Photo Cards through the Collection Book! You can check out Artist’s various themes, and gather a desired Artist’s cards through missions! ■ Voice and Message Cards only available on Rhythm Hive + dynamic Live Cards never before seen anywhere else! Check out Voice and Message Cards recorded by the Artists themselves and see them move on UR Grade Cards now! ■ From debut to now, check out various forms of Artists through Cards! What happens if you gather and improve Cards?! You can check out various forms of Artists through Rhythm Hive exclusive Selfie Cards! ■ Your very own Diary you can make with Artists! Have you tried putting on various stickers? Create your own Diary theme consisting of album covers and cute and cool moments of Artists, and decorate it with stickers! ■ New missions and guides for new users! New missions and guides for Hivers logging in for the first time! Learn the game, get rewards! Have fun playing!! ■ Special rewards for Weverse users! Link with your Weverse account (whether it be BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, BOYNEXTDOOR, ILLIT, TWS) for special rewards! [Smartphone App Access Permission Notice] Rhythm Hive requires access to the following to provide its services. ---- [Smartphone App Access Permission Notice] Rhythm Hive requires access to the following to provide its services. [Optional] - Storage (Photos/Media/Files): Required for saving images when taking a photo. - Notifications: Required to receive updates and PUSH notifications from the game app. *Choosing not to allow optional access permissions will still let you use the app. [How to Deny Access Permission] - Settings > Privacy > Select Permission manager > Allow or deny permission. *App permissions are used for playing the game only and are not used for any other purposes. [Product Information and Terms] ※ A separate fee is charged for purchasing paid content. ▶ Payment amounts and methods are separately announced and are different for each product. (The actual charged amount may differ for foreign currencies depending on the exchange rate, fee, etc.) ▶ Product terms and periods are announced separately in the game. ▶ You can purchase the subscription product via in-app purchase, and the transaction is made each month from the date of your first purchase until you cancel the subscription. ※ If you don't cancel the subscription within 24 hours before the next transaction day, it is renewed automatically, and the cancellation is handled in accordance with the Market's cancellation policy. [Contact] DRIMAGE Co., Ltd Privacy Policy: https://account.drimage.com/en/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://account.drimage.com/en/policies/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DEEMO II at 4.8 against Rhythm Hive's 4.5. Rhythm Hive's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 3.7K) and chart position (#9 vs #131). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. DEEMO II sells 43 one-off in-app purchases and Rhythm Hive sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DEEMO II holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Hive has 37K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of DEEMO II's written reviews are positive against 61% of Rhythm Hive's.
DEEMO II ships an update every 2 months, Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DEEMO II | Rhythm Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better | 4.5 (37K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews — better | 61.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | 37K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #131 | #9 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.5 GB | 342 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rayark International Limited | DRIMAGE Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
DEEMO II
Rhythm Hive
User reviews
DEEMO II
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🎶 Captivating music and soundtrack
- 💡 Engaging story and characters
- 🤗 Relaxing and immersive experience
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing monetization model
Rhythm Hive
From 37K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔀 Ability to switch between groups
- 🙌 Enjoyable music and rhythm experience
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Lack of customization and personalization options
Bugs and requests
DEEMO II
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and white screen issues
- Touch input not always recognized
- Compatibility problems on newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- More free songs and content
- Improved event system and rewards
- Better camera controls and navigation
- Optimization for older devices
Rhythm Hive
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect note registrations
- Sync issues between audio and gameplay
Requested features
5 requests- Add more groups and songs
- Improve card collection and progression system
- Implement a pause button during gameplay
- Introduce a competitive ranking system
- Allow trading or selling of duplicate cards
In-app purchases
DEEMO II
- Event Bundle E$1.99
- Event Bundle AZ$2.99
- Event Bundle CT01$3.99
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- Event Bundle DT01$3.99
- Event Bundle IT$4.99
- Event Bundle IU$4.99
- Event Bundle IV$4.99
- Event Bundle ET01$4.99
- Crystal x 600$5.99
- Event Bundle CL01$5.99
- Event Bundle CQ01$5.99
- Event Bundle IS01$5.99
- Event Bundle IS02$5.99
- Event Bundle ITa$5.99
- Event Bundle IUa$5.99
- Event Bundle IVa$5.99
- Event Bundle IC01$5.99
- Event Bundle HW012$5.99
- Event Bundle GJ01$5.99
- Event Bundle FO012$5.99
- Event Bundle FI012$5.99
- Event Bundle FD01$5.99
- Event Bundle EY01$5.99
- Event Bundle EQ01$5.99
- Event Bundle EL01$5.99
- Event Bundle EH01$5.99
- Event Bundle EB01$5.99
- Event Bundle DI01$5.99
- Event Bundle DN01$5.99
- Event Bundle A$9.99
- Crystal x 1200$11.99
- Event Bundle CB08$11.99
- Event Bundle CC01$11.99
- Event Bundle CF15$11.99
- Mountain Arcanum$14.99
- Soaring Arcanum$14.99
- Devotion Arcanum$14.99
- Echo Pass$19.99
- Crystal x 2400$23.99
- Event Bundle IS01a$25.99
- Event Bundle IS02a$25.99
- Event Bundle U$29.99
- Crystal x 6000$59.99
Rhythm Hive
- Hive Pass : BTS7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Hive Pass : TXT7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Hive Pass : ENHYPEN7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Hive Pass : SVT.7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- FAN Plus : BTS7 Days trial$6.491 Month
- FAN Plus : TXT7 Days trial$6.491 Month
- FAN Plus : ENHYPEN7 Days trial$6.491 Month
- FAN Plus : SEVENTEEN7 Days trial$6.491 Month
- rhv_com_megastep01$0.79
- rhv_com_eventstep001$0.79
- rhv_njs_welcomepkg_01$0.99
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- rhv_bts_step1_pkg$0.99
- rhv_bts_fx_daily_pkg$1.99
- rhv_lsf_fx_daily_pkg$1.99
- rhv_njs_fx_daily_pkg$1.99
- rhv_com_megastep03$2.99
- rhv_com_royalpass$2.99
- rhv_com_royalpassplus$3.99
- rhv_com_event_005$3.99
- rhv_bts_eventpkg002$3.99
- rhv_svt_eventpkg002$3.99
- rhv_com_eventpass001$6.99
- rhv_ill_dailylive_pkg$6.99
- rhv_svt_dailylive_pkg$6.99
- rhv_enh_dailylive_pkg$6.99
- rhv_com_event_exppkg$7.99






