# Dream Hopper vs Rytmos

The clearest difference is rating: Dream Hopper at 4.9 against Rytmos's 3.6. Dream Hopper also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 48%) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 62). Rytmos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Hopper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rytmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dream Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Hopper has 5.8K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Dream Hopper's written reviews are positive against 48% of Rytmos's.

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, Rytmos every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Hopper | Rytmos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577/reviews)** | [3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 317 MB | 730 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [Floppy Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673697956) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Music, #196 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Explore a vibrant dreamscape by tapping to hop between hypnotic rhythms and revealing colorful visions. This zen-like experience offers a flow of discovery, bringing whimsical shapes into focus for a calming journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic rhythms, Technicolor dreamlike visions, Whimsical shapes, Zen-like experience, Flow and discovery, Calming presence

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Dream Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Dream Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force New Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dream Master Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💓 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Soothing music and sound effects
- 🐰 Cute and fun character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying gameplay and completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive dream sequences
- 🤔 Unclear progression and dream unlock system
- 🕰️ Limited playtime due to dream dust restrictions
- 🧭 Lack of ability to replay completed dreams

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with the daily challenge system

**Requested features**

- Add more dream variety and unlock new dreams faster
- Implement a 'casual mode' to replay completed dreams
- Improve the dream randomization to avoid repetition
- Introduce new characters, themes, and gameplay elements


### Rytmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954)

Solve maze puzzles to create evolving musical compositions. Explore planets, discover new sounds, and unlock musical toys. This relaxing game also offers insights into music history.

**Highlights:** Maze puzzle gameplay, Music creation, Planet exploration, Unlockable musical toys, Music history facts, Expansion pack included

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the galaxy | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and graphics
- 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
- 🧠 Interesting and addictive puzzles
- 💡 Informative about music history and instruments
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness
- ⚫ Black screen on launch
- 💰 Expensive for full version/expansions
- 🚫 Paywall after demo
- 📶 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Game freezes during purchase process
- Purchases not syncing across devices
- No sound issues

**Requested features**

- Add multi-touch functionality for instruments
- Improve jam section responsiveness
- Allow viewing instrument history after unlock
- Port to VR
- Add more free levels or planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Hopper free?

Dream Hopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rytmos free?

Rytmos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dream Hopper or Rytmos?

Dream Hopper is rated higher. Dream Hopper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Rytmos averages 3.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do Dream Hopper or Rytmos have ads?

Dream Hopper shows ads; Rytmos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Hopper or Rytmos?

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rytmos every 2 months. Most recently, Dream Hopper was updated on September 23, 2026 and Rytmos on September 23, 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.*