# Twin Cherry vs Sonolus

The clearest difference is rating: Twin Cherry at 4.3 against Sonolus's 3.8. Twin Cherry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 51%). Sonolus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 60) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twin Cherry sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Twin Cherry holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonolus has 1K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Twin Cherry's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sonolus's.

Twin Cherry ships an update every 8 days, Sonolus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twin Cherry | Sonolus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twin-cherry/id1591759470/reviews)** | [3.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 129 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Amaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583111501) | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) |

## What reviewers say

### Twin Cherry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twin-cherry/id1591759470)

Create and play rhythm games using your own music. Share your custom patterns with a community and discover virtual idols to accompany your gameplay. Unlock new visual elements for your rhythm notes.

**Highlights:** Create rhythm patterns with own music, Play custom rhythm levels, Share patterns with users, Discover Rhythm Idols, Customize note colors and patterns

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Cherries | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Cherries | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Cherries | $3.99 | one-time |
| Twin Cherry No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Cherries | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Cherries | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Cherries | $14.99 | one-time |


### Sonolus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Music, #108 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.

**Highlights:** Rhythm game exploration, Multiplayer gameplay, Level creation, Replay sharing, Community connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem x1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x6000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Great rhythm game
- 👍 Lots of custom content
- 👍 Fantastic experience
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Banned from server
- 🐛 Failed connections
- 🐛 Odd controls
- 🔒 Homophobic creators
- 🐛 Server issues

**Reported bugs**

- Chart preview keeps playing on loop
- Ads

**Requested features**

- More Project Sekai charts
- Kpop server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twin Cherry free?

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

### Is Sonolus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Twin Cherry or Sonolus?

Twin Cherry is rated higher. Twin Cherry averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Sonolus averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Twin Cherry or Sonolus have ads?

Sonolus shows ads; Twin Cherry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Twin Cherry or Sonolus?

Twin Cherry ships an update every 8 days, and Sonolus every 2 months. Most recently, Twin Cherry was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sonolus on September 25, 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.*