# Malody V vs Simple

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 (#17 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 40 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 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malody V | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody-v/id1566873256/reviews) | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id1662361303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 662 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [京容 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514416677) | [豫 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662324222) |

## What reviewers say

### Malody V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody-v/id1566873256)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Music, #150 Top Grossing · Music, #170 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marlo - Maid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marlo - Christmax | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marlo - Swim Suit | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id1662361303)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Varied chart design, Curated music selection, Character story progression, Free to play, No ads or in-app purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malody V free?

Malody V costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Malody V or Simple?

Simple is rated higher. Malody V averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Simple averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do Malody V or Simple have ads?

Neither Malody V nor Simple shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Malody V or Simple?

Malody V ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple every 5 weeks. Most recently, Malody V was updated on November 11, 2026 and Simple on November 9, 2026.

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