# Rhythm Hive vs Sonolus

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythm Hive at 4.5 against Sonolus's 3.9. Rhythm Hive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (38K vs 1.1K). Sonolus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rhythm Hive sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rhythm Hive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Hive has 38K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Rhythm Hive's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sonolus's.

Rhythm Hive ships an update every 5 weeks, Sonolus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythm Hive | Sonolus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #31 |
| Size | 342 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DRIMAGE Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617588027) | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) |

## What reviewers say

### Rhythm Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Music, #20 Top Free · Music, #96 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Pass : BTS | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : TXT | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : ENHYPEN | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : SVT. | $4.99 | per month |
| FAN Plus : BTS | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : TXT | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : ENHYPEN | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : SEVENTEEN | $6.49 | per month |
| rhv_com_megastep01 | $0.79 | one-time |
| rhv_com_eventstep001 | $0.79 | one-time |
| rhv_njs_welcomepkg_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_step1_pkg | $0.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_lsf_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_njs_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_ill_fx_daily_pkg | $1.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_megastep03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpass | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpassplus | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_event_005 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_bts_eventpkg002 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_svt_eventpkg002 | $3.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_eventpass001 | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_ill_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_svt_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_enh_dailylive_pkg | $6.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_event_exppkg | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔀 Ability to switch between groups
- 🙌 Enjoyable music and rhythm experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Lack of customization and personalization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect note registrations
- Sync issues between audio and gameplay

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sonolus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Music, #135 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.

**Highlights:** Rhythm game exploration, Multiplayer gameplay, Level creation, Replay sharing, Community connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem x1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x6000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Great rhythm game
- 👍 Lots of custom content
- 👍 Fantastic experience
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Banned from server
- 🐛 Failed connections
- 🐛 Odd controls
- 🔒 Homophobic creators
- 🐛 Server issues

**Reported bugs**

- Chart preview keeps playing on loop
- Ads

**Requested features**

- More Project Sekai charts
- Kpop server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rhythm Hive free?

Rhythm Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sonolus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rhythm Hive or Sonolus?

Rhythm Hive is rated higher. Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Sonolus averages 3.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Rhythm Hive or Sonolus have ads?

Sonolus shows ads; Rhythm Hive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rhythm Hive or Sonolus?

Rhythm Hive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sonolus every 2 months. Most recently, Rhythm Hive was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sonolus on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rhythm Hive or Sonolus?

Rhythm Hive currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Sonolus at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*