Malody V vs Simple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Malody V
A cross-platform music game simulator supporting multiple play modes and chart formats. Create and share your own charts with an in-game editor, compete in online rankings, and play with friends in multiplayer rooms.
- Multiple game modes (Key, Catch, Pad, Ring, Slide, Live, Cube)
- In-game chart editor
- In-game skin editor
- Multiplayer support for all modes
- Support for various chart formats (osu, sm, bms, pms, mc)
- Online ranking system
- Customizable play effects
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Malody V is a cross-platform music game (Simulator) which is developed by a group of dedicated volunteers. Malody was first relesed in 2014 with Key mode at the beginning. Now it supports Key, Catch, Pad, Ring, Slide, Live and Cube. Each mode has a full featured chart editor and online ranking, also can be played in multiplayer room with friends online. Features: * Support variety of chart formats: osu, sm, bms, pms, mc. * In game editor, for creating and sharing charts. * In game skin editor, make your favorite skin into Malody. * Multiplayer, for all mode. * Support full keysound chart. * Support play recording. * Support play effect: random, flip, const, rush, hide, origin, death and more. * Support online ranking. * Support custom server API.
Simple
Experience a unique rhythm game with a minimalist aesthetic and engaging gameplay. Explore a story of character growth and uncover hidden truths in a world of simple beauty. Enjoy a completely free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.
- Minimalist design
- Varied chart design
- Curated music selection
- Character story progression
- Free to play
- No ads or in-app purchases
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《Simple》是一款由Goose Egg Studio开发的无轨下落式节奏类游戏。 以简约之美，为您带来独特而又新奇的游戏体验。 【视觉与游玩的双重体验】 Simple拥有简约的画面设计、多变的谱面设计，搭配精心挑选的音乐作品，为您带来视觉与游玩的双重体验。 【探寻人们心中的“简”】 在未知的旅途中，你将见证不同角色的过往与成长，探寻人们心中的“简”，揭开潜藏于世界中人们未曾知晓的隐秘。 “粉碎文明的谎言，追溯未眸的旅程。” 让我们一起回顾这场前路未卜的行程。 【免费畅玩，无需顾虑】 Simple本体及其中的全部内容完全免费，无需担忧广告与内购，为您带来最简洁畅快的游戏体验。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple at Free against Malody V's $2.99. Simple also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (89% vs 60%). Malody V's advantage is chart position (#15 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Simple is free to download; Malody V costs $2.99 up front. Malody V sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Malody V against 4.8 for Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Malody V's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simple's.
Malody V ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Malody V | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | 4.8 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #15 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 662 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 京容 何 | 豫 李 |
Customer experience
Malody V
Simple
In-app purchases
Malody V
- Marlo - Maid$0.99
- Marlo - Christmax$1.99
- Marlo - Swim Suit$1.99
Simple
No in-app purchases
