Comparison

DEEMO II vs Dobutsu Tower

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)

About

Dobutsu Tower

Features
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Here’s a simple game for you. Stack characters on top of each other to make a tall tower and compete for the highest score!

Screenshots

DEEMO II4 screens
Dobutsu Tower2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dobutsu Tower at none against DEEMO II's 43. Dobutsu Tower also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). DEEMO II's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price and device support 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 II sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Dobutsu Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEEMO II ships an update every 2 months, Dobutsu Tower daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DEEMO II versus Dobutsu Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEEMO IIDobutsu Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedNexA Limited Liability Company

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

Dobutsu Tower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

43 purchases

DEEMO II

One-time43
  • 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
None

Dobutsu Tower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEEMO II free?
DEEMO II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dobutsu Tower free?
Dobutsu Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DEEMO II or Dobutsu Tower have ads?
Dobutsu Tower shows ads; DEEMO II does not.
Which is updated more often, DEEMO II or Dobutsu Tower?
DEEMO II ships an update every 2 months, and Dobutsu Tower daily. Most recently, DEEMO II was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dobutsu Tower on May 17, 2026.

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