Comparison

Rhythm Hive vs Rhythm Go

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 "SWIM", "Beautiful Strangers", "Sleep Tight", "SOS (Prod. Marshmello)", "CELEBRATION", "How Sweet", "ADIOS!", "GRWN(Get Ready With Me)", "Nice to see you again (Korean ver.)" 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

About

Rhythm Go

A one-finger rhythm reaction game where you slide and glide to music. Explore fantasy worlds, conquer levels to unlock new songs across various genres, and customize your DJ appearance with cool gear.

Highlights
  • One-finger rhythm reaction gameplay
  • Slide and glide to music
  • Variety of music song packs (EDM, RAP, POP)
  • Unlock new songs by conquering levels
  • Customize DJ appearance (helmet, hoverboard)
  • Fantasy world and storyline
Features
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If you can't resist music, neon and hoverboard, then Rhythm Go was just made for you! ◆ Rhythm reaction game using just one finger! Slide and glide to enjoy the music rhythm! ◆ A variety of music song packs EDM, RAP, POP! Conquest levels and earn more songs! ◆ Assemble your DJ appearance All sorts of cool DJ helmet and hoverboard for you to customize! ◆ Fantasy world and scenery Evil Duke strikes! All melodies on earth are trapped in his tesseracts! Put on your headphones, step on your hoverboard, save the world of music!

Screenshots

Rhythm Hive4 screens
Rhythm Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rhythm Hive at 38K against Rhythm Go's 993. Rhythm Hive also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked). Rhythm Go's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (71% vs 62%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rhythm Hive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Rhythm Go sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythm Go holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Hive has 38K ratings behind it against 993, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Rhythm Hive's written reviews are positive against 71% of Rhythm Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Hive ships an update every 5 weeks, Rhythm Go every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Rhythm Hive versus Rhythm Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm HiveRhythm Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38K ratings)4.7 (993 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better993
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB542 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDRIMAGE Co., LtdMacaca Games Inc.

Customer experience

Rhythm Hive

All ratings37,562 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews4,172 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative26.6%

Rhythm Go

All ratings993 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.3%

User reviews

Rhythm Hive

From 38K App Store ratings

What 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

Rhythm Go

From 993 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🎵 Good music selection
  • 🎨 Stylish graphics
  • 🕹️ Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty tracking upcoming notes
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔥 Overheating issues on some devices

Bugs and requests

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

Rhythm Go

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes during gameplay
  • Audio desynchronization with visual cues
  • Unresponsive controls at times
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More well-known song options
  • User-created level editor
  • Customizable gameplay settings
  • Improved optimization for older devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rhythm Hive

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time2
  • rhv_com_royalpass$2.99
  • rhv_com_royalpassplus$3.99
10 purchases

Rhythm Go

Subscriptions3
  • Subscribe Golden Pass3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Subscribe Golden Pass3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Subscribe Golden Pass3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Several cans of soda$1.99
  • TV Player Pack$4.99
  • Song Pack - Roar Street$7.99
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  • Song Pack - Hapi-Rabi$7.99
  • Song Pack - Beatsy Roo$7.99
  • Several boxes of soda$9.99
  • A truckload of soda$29.99

Questions

Is Rhythm Hive free?
Rhythm Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rhythm Go free?
Rhythm Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Hive or Rhythm Go?
Rhythm Go is rated higher. Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Rhythm Go averages 4.7 from 993 ratings.
Do Rhythm Hive or Rhythm Go have ads?
Neither Rhythm Hive nor Rhythm Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Hive or Rhythm Go?
Rhythm Hive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rhythm Go every 9 days. Most recently, Rhythm Hive was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rhythm Go on November 3, 2026.

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