Comparison

Rhythm Hive vs Rusty's Pro Tromboner

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

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

This rhythm game lets you play any song in a specific format, master complex rhythms, and enjoy engaging visuals. It offers multiple difficulty modes and integrates with external devices for a unique interactive experience.

Highlights
  • Import any song in Trombone Champ format
  • Master intricate rhythms
  • Engaging visual effects
  • Integrates with Motorbunny
  • Easy or Hard mode
  • Community score sharing
Features
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Unleash Your Rhythmic Genius With a Whimsical Twist Introducing "Rusty's Pro Tromboner," where your musical aspirations meet toe-tapping fun and a sprinkle of whimsy! Inspired by the classic game "Trombone Champ," this is not your ordinary rhythm game. Gameplay Highlights * Import ANY song in Trombone Champ format. * Master intricate rhythms and melody patterns. * Engaging visual effects to enhance your gameplay. More Than Just a Game Unlock a realm of interactive pleasure as your music syncing is not confined to just the screen: * Fully integrated with Motorbunny and more soon! * Easy or Hard mode so there’s fun at all skill levels! * Elevate social gatherings or enjoy solo sessions. Why Rusty's Pro Tromboner? * Innovation: First of its kind to integrate with multiple pleasure devices. * Fun: Designed with whimsical and engaging elements to keep you entertained. * Community: Share your scores, challenge friends, and discover new songs through our vibrant community. So, why slide alone when you can slide and vibe? Download "Rusty's Pro Tromboner" today and elevate your rhythm game to unimaginable heights!

Screenshots

Rhythm Hive4 screens
Rusty's Pro Tromboner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rhythm Hive at 4.5 against Rusty's Pro Tromboner's 2.4. Rhythm Hive also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 10) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). Rusty's Pro Tromboner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. Rhythm Hive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Rusty's Pro Tromboner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rhythm Hive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Hive has 38K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rhythm Hive versus Rusty's Pro Tromboner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm HiveRusty's Pro Tromboner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38K ratings) — better2.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings38K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDRIMAGE Co., LtdMB Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Rhythm Hive

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

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm Hive free?
Rhythm Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rusty's Pro Tromboner free?
Rusty's Pro Tromboner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Hive or Rusty's Pro Tromboner?
Rhythm Hive is rated higher. Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Rusty's Pro Tromboner averages 2.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Rhythm Hive or Rusty's Pro Tromboner have ads?
Neither Rhythm Hive nor Rusty's Pro Tromboner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Hive or Rusty's Pro Tromboner?
Rhythm Hive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rusty's Pro Tromboner every 6 days. Most recently, Rhythm Hive was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rusty's Pro Tromboner on November 3, 2026.

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