Comparison

Asterhythm vs Dynamix Universe

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

Head to head
About

Asterhythm

Experience a unique rhythm game set among the stars, featuring a calming atmosphere and intuitive controls. Discover a touching story and master charts designed for all skill levels, from beginners to veterans.

Highlights
  • Constellation-themed note charts
  • Full-screen rhythm gameplay
  • Original story mode
  • Customizable note and UI settings
  • Offline play support
  • Beginner-friendly tutorial
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A world of stars, radiant yet fragile, where sound spreads out across the sky. Lights are woven into Constellations, revealing forgotten memories. "...Please, don't be sad anymore. It's a promise." A full-screen music game themed on constellations and star clusters, by StrayCubic, creator of TAKUMI³. Tap, flick, and hold in time with the notes that drift among the stars. Simple controls deliver an entirely new musical experience. ■ Especially recommended if you… ・Crave the chill, soothing feeling of gazing up at a starry night ・Want to play a rhythm game with calm, gentle tracks ・Feel a little worn out by the relentless pace and intensity of recent rhythm games ・Are looking for a fresh rhythm game using the whole screen ■ Charts drawn by constellation lines Asterhythm's defining feature is the constellation lines that connect the notes. They show you where the next note will appear so you rarely lose your way, and they trace ever-changing patterns in time with the music for a dreamlike, emotional play experience. From charts that newcomers can enjoy to ones with real bite — and even a hidden difficulty…? — Everyone is welcomed in the starry sky, from beginners to veterans. ■ Featured tracks Play songs you may well have heard before, for free. ・2:23 AM / Syarou ・Shining Star / Maoudamashii ・YOIYAMI / Keyta …and many more, including original compositions written just for the game. *The songs above become playable as you progress through the game. ■ An original story of a girl who became a star Ciellia, woken up in the vast starfields, sets on a journey to find her lost memories. Encounters and farewells, revealing her past… …Could she find out why she became a star? ■ For beginners, for enthusiasts - A step-by step tutorial, designed to learn the five note types one by one. - Wealthy customizations and configurations —- from size of notes, UI, Timings and more to tune Asterhythm for your experience. - Offline mode available —- Playable anywhere, anytime, from minutes to hours. ■ Links X (formerly Twitter): Asterhythm_jp Official hashtags: #Asterhythm #あすりず Discord: https://discord.gg/fyKwcZkdmY Website: https://asterhythm.straycubic.com/ Powered by "CRIWARE".CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

About

Dynamix Universe

Embark on a cosmic adventure to uncover why music vanished from history. Explore planets, discover data ruins, and collect rhythm fragments. This sequel enhances the original gameplay with a compelling story and new challenging mechanics.

Highlights
  • Story-driven cosmic exploration
  • Three-lane falling note gameplay
  • Simultaneous markers and new note types
  • Discover lost rhythm fragments
  • Uncover music's disappearance from history
Features
Currently charting
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Dynamix Universe is the sequel to the music game Dynamix, expanding its classic rhythm gameplay with a rich story adventure. As a member of the Space Development Team, you’ll journey to unknown planets, dive into data ruins, and search for lost Rhythm Fragments. Awaken melodies long fallen silent, and unearth the truth behind music’s disappearance. Gameplay continues the original’s signature three-sided falling-note design. Tap notes across left, center, and right zones—each tied to a different instrument. Dynamix Universe also adds brand-new note types for a more immersive, challenging rhythm experience.

Screenshots

Asterhythm3 screens
Dynamix Universe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Asterhythm at 100% against Dynamix Universe's 63%. Asterhythm also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Dynamix Universe's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Asterhythm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dynamix Universe sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asterhythm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Asterhythm's written reviews are positive against 63% of Dynamix Universe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Asterhythm ships an update every 2 days, Dynamix Universe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Asterhythm versus Dynamix Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterhythmDynamix Universe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better4.7 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#108 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi ItoC4Cat Entertainment Ltd.

Customer experience

Asterhythm

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dynamix Universe

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Asterhythm

One-time4
  • 2,000 Pris$0.99
  • 5,000 Pris$1.99
  • 10,000 Pris$3.99
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  • 20,000 Pris$5.99
12 purchases

Dynamix Universe

One-time12
  • 20 BIT (+5)$1.99
  • 20 BIT$1.99
  • Beginner's Special Pack$1.99
Show 9 more
  • 60 BIT$4.99
  • 100 BIT$7.99
  • 180 BIT (+80)$17.99
  • 260 BIT$19.99
  • 400 BIT$29.99
  • 550 BIT$39.99
  • 700 BIT$49.99
  • 600 BIT (+400)$59.99
  • 850 BIT$59.99

Questions

Is Asterhythm free?
Asterhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dynamix Universe free?
Dynamix Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Asterhythm or Dynamix Universe?
Asterhythm is rated higher. Asterhythm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dynamix Universe averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.
Do Asterhythm or Dynamix Universe have ads?
Neither Asterhythm nor Dynamix Universe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Asterhythm or Dynamix Universe?
Asterhythm ships an update every 2 days, and Dynamix Universe every 5 days. Most recently, Asterhythm was updated on September 22, 2026 and Dynamix Universe on September 23, 2026.

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