TECHMANIA vs MeloDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TECHMANIA
An open-source rhythm game where players interact with music by tapping notes in time. Users can download custom tracks and skins from the official website to personalize their gameplay experience. Safety features like Guided Access are recommended for uninterrupted play.
- Open source rhythm gameplay
- Downloadable custom tracks
- Customizable skins
- Guided Access integration
- Touchscreen safety advice
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*** Getting started *** - Download tracks and skins from the official website, then extract them into the "Tracks" and "Skins" folders. - On iOS/iPadOS, You can find these folders in the Files app, or in iTunes File Sharing on your computer. - Enable Guided Access from your device's accessibility settings to avoid returning to the Home Screen when swiping. *** Health & safety information *** - When playing with a touchscreen, please do not strike it violently. Doing so may cause damage to the touchscreen and/or yourself. - Flashing lights may trigger seizures, even in people who never experienced it before. If you feel uncomfortable, stop playing and take a break.
MeloDrive
A rhythm game featuring original music from the "D Drive" music circle and arrangements of Touhou Project songs. Experience a vibrant soundscape with intuitive tap controls and a solo gameplay experience.
- Original music from "D Drive"
- Touhou Project arrangement songs
- Club, hardcore, and denpa song genres
- Fast-paced rhythm visuals
- Intuitive tap-based gameplay
- Solo play experience
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音楽サークル 「Dドライブ」 が贈るファン向けリズムゲーム。 サークルメンバーが手がける オリジナル楽曲 と、 ファンから熱い支持を受ける 東方Projectアレンジ楽曲 を多数収録予定。 サウンドはクラブ系から電波系まで、ぐるぐる跳ねる音の祭り。 ライブハウスみたいに濃く、同人即売会みたいに熱い。 あなたの指先が、Dドライブの世界を走り抜ける。 ◆ 収録ジャンル ・クラブミュージック ・ハードコア ・電波ソング ・東方アレンジ など ◆ 特徴 ・サークル公式レーベルの音源を収録 ・疾走感のあるリズム演出 ・タップだけで遊べる直感的プレイ ・完全ソロで楽しめる世界観 音を浴びるだけじゃ終わらない！ 自分のリズムで“ドライブ”しよう！
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TECHMANIA at 67% against MeloDrive's 33%. MeloDrive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TECHMANIA ships an update every 5 months, MeloDrive weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TECHMANIA | MeloDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 499 MB | 353 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yu Hsiang Cheng | Ryosuke Motegi |
Customer experience
TECHMANIA
MeloDrive
In-app purchases
TECHMANIA
No in-app purchases
MeloDrive
No in-app purchases
