Comparison

Malody V vs RYCEAM (Global)

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

Head to head
About

Malody V

This is a cross-platform music game simulator supporting various gameplay modes and chart formats. It features an in-game editor for creating and sharing charts, a skin editor, multiplayer options, and online rankings.

Highlights
  • Multiple gameplay modes (Key, Catch, Pad, Ring, Slide, Live, Cube)
  • Supports various chart formats (osu, sm, bms, pms, mc)
  • In-game chart editor for creation and sharing
  • In-game skin editor
  • Multiplayer mode for all game modes
  • Online ranking system
  • Play effects customization
Features
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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.

About

RYCEAM (Global)

Experience a unique 3D rhythm game with innovative gameplay combining traditional mechanics and flexible tracks. Tap, hold, and flick notes in a dynamic 3D space to achieve high scores and unlock the story. This non-commercial game offers its full version completely free.

Highlights
  • Innovative 3D visual effects
  • Flexible and dynamic tracks
  • Unique note types (Click, Drag, Hold, D-Flick, Flick)
  • Unlockable main story
  • Free to play, non-commercial
Features
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RYCEAM is a 3D track rhythm game. Aiming to offer unique game experience, we have developed brand new gameplay that combines the traditional drop-type gameplay, the innovative 3D visual effect and more flexible tracks to create graphs with distinct features. Besides, RYCEAM is a non-commercial game, which means that everyone can enjoy the full version of the game free of charge totally. And we insist on running this game without any profit thoroughly.During your play, you should make use of your sight and sense of rhythm to precisely tap, hold and flick the notes that fall along the track in order to get higher scores, tokens and unlock the main story. Specially, the track is designed to freely move, rotate, and zoom in and out within the 3D space. There are five different types of notes in the game:CLICK. Players should tap it exactly when it reaches the bottom of the track.DRAG. Players should catch it exactly when it reaches the bottom of the trackHOLD. Players should hold it for a certain period when it reaches the bottom of the track.D-FLICK. It is made up of a CLICK in the beginning, a FLICK in the end and a link between them. The link will go across the tracks.FLICK. It moves along the track. Players should catch the track and then flick the finger to any direction at will. Powered by "CRIWARE". CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

Malody V4 screens
RYCEAM (Global)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RYCEAM (Global) at Free against Malody V's $2.99. RYCEAM (Global) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). Malody V's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

RYCEAM (Global) is free to download; Malody V costs $2.99 up front. Malody V sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RYCEAM (Global) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Malody V holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Malody V's written reviews are positive against 80% of RYCEAM (Global)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Malody V versus RYCEAM (Global): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalody VRYCEAM (Global)
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better4.6 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews80.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better27
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developer京容 何诗雨 宋

Customer experience

Malody V

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative27.7%

RYCEAM (Global)

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Malody V

One-time3
  • Marlo - Maid$0.99
  • Marlo - Christmax$1.99
  • Marlo - Swim Suit$1.99
None

RYCEAM (Global)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malody V free?
Malody V costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RYCEAM (Global) free?
RYCEAM (Global) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Malody V or RYCEAM (Global)?
Malody V is rated higher. Malody V averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while RYCEAM (Global) averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do Malody V or RYCEAM (Global) have ads?
Neither Malody V nor RYCEAM (Global) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malody V or RYCEAM (Global)?
Malody V ships an update fortnightly, and RYCEAM (Global) fortnightly. Most recently, Malody V was updated on October 27, 2026 and RYCEAM (Global) on October 27, 2026.

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