# DEEMO II vs Phira

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phira at none against DEEMO II's 43. Phira also leads on iOS requirement (12.0.0 vs 15.2). DEEMO II's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 847). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEEMO II sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Phira asks for nothing beyond the download.

DEEMO II holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 847 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of DEEMO II's written reviews are positive against 70% of Phira's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEMO II | Phira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo-ii/id1531981487/reviews)** | [4.6 (847 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phira/id6447435864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 847 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #117 | **#54** |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [知远 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665014124) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEMO II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo-ii/id1531981487)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Music, #157 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Emotional story exploration, Rhythm and adventure gameplay, 120+ songs including DLC, Interact with 50+ characters, Storybook graphics and artstyle, Movie-quality animated scenes

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Event Bundle E | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle AZ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CT01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle DT01 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IT | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IU | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IV | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle ET01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 600 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CL01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CQ01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS02 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle ITa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IUa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IVa | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IC01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle HW012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle GJ01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle FO012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle FI012 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle FD01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EY01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EQ01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EL01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EH01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle EB01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle DI01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle DN01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 1200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CB08 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CC01 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle CF15 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Arcanum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soaring Arcanum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Devotion Arcanum | $14.99 | one-time |
| Echo Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 2400 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS01a | $25.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle IS02a | $25.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle U | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal x 6000 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🎶 Captivating music and soundtrack
- 💡 Engaging story and characters
- 🤗 Relaxing and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and white screen issues
- Touch input not always recognized
- Compatibility problems on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free songs and content
- Improved event system and rewards
- Better camera controls and navigation
- Optimization for older devices


### Phira

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phira/id6447435864)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

A community-driven rhythm game inspired by Phigros, built using Rust. It offers a unique gameplay experience with more content, including competitive events and a story mode, planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Community-driven gameplay, Inspired by Phigros, Developed with Rust, Competitive events (coming soon), Official charts (coming soon), Story mode (coming soon)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent music selection
- 💡 Ability to create and import custom charts
- 🚀 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and failed downloads
- 🤔 Registration and account creation problems

**Reported bugs**

- TOS and privacy policy not loading properly
- Issues with clearing cache and updating user info
- Inability to download songs or access certain features

**Requested features**

- Update the app to the latest version
- Add support for more languages
- Improve performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEEMO II free?

DEEMO II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phira free?

Phira is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEEMO II or Phira?

DEEMO II is rated higher. DEEMO II averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Phira averages 4.6 from 847 ratings.

### Do DEEMO II or Phira have ads?

Neither DEEMO II nor Phira shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEEMO II or Phira?

DEEMO II ships an update every 2 months, and Phira every 2 months. Most recently, DEEMO II was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phira on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DEEMO II or Phira?

DEEMO II currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Phira at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*