Comparison

Malody V vs Berry Melody

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
Read full description

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

Berry Melody

Experience a falling-block rhythm game with stunning illustrations and an evolving storyline. Discover new chapters through diverse artwork and explore the secrets hidden within a variety of songs from talented composers. Multiple difficulty levels cater to all skill sets, allowing for continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Falling block rhythm gameplay
  • Diverse and beautiful illustrations
  • Branching storyline with secrets
  • Extensive song library
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Continuous updates
Read full description

下落式音乐游戏 《Berry Melody》 万千精美插画 构建华丽世界 多种多样的插画,各种风格的画师,一起寻找全新篇章 蜿蜒曲折的故事 最终链接何处? 逐步探索揭露故事的真相与秘密 多种多样的歌曲,感受歌曲中蕴含的故事 海内外优秀作曲家多首作品,不断更新 多种难度 训练自我 无论何时何地,您一定能找寻到合适的难度,相信无论何时,您都能提高自己的技术 而一切真相,都在等待你去探寻!

Screenshots

Malody V4 screens
Berry Melody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Berry Melody at Free against Malody V's $2.99. Berry Melody also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (73% vs 60%). Malody V's advantage is chart position (#14 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Malody V against 4.8 for Berry Melody. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Malody V's written reviews are positive against 73% of Berry Melody's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Malody V ships an update every 3 weeks, Berry Melody fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Malody V versus Berry Melody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalody VBerry Melody
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (40 ratings) — better4.8 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developer京容 何潇迪 刘

Customer experience

Malody V

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative27.7%

Berry Melody

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Malody V

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

Berry Melody

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Malody V free?
Malody V costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Berry Melody free?
Berry Melody is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Malody V or Berry Melody?
Malody V is rated higher. Malody V averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Berry Melody averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Malody V or Berry Melody have ads?
Neither Malody V nor Berry Melody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Malody V or Berry Melody?
Malody V ships an update every 3 weeks, and Berry Melody fortnightly. Most recently, Malody V was updated on November 11, 2026 and Berry Melody on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons