Comparison

Rotaeno vs Milthm

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

Head to head
About

Rotaeno

Experience a unique rhythm game that uses your device's gyroscope for immersive gameplay. Rotate your device to hit notes and navigate through a cosmic adventure with diverse music genres. Follow a compelling story as you explore the stars.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope-controlled gameplay
  • Rotation-based note hitting
  • Multi-genre music collection
  • Cosmic story mode
  • Exclusive tracks from renowned composers
  • Arcade-like experience
Features
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Rotaeno is a heart-pounding, thumb-tapping, wrist-flicking rhythm game that fully utilizes your device's gyroscope for an unprecedented musical experience. Rotate your device to hit notes as you soar through the stars. Drop into your headphones and immerse yourself in the kick beats and stellar synths of this astronautical adventure! =A Revolutionary Way to Experience Music= What sets Rotaeno apart is all in the name - rotation! Building on the basic controls of more traditional rhythm games, Rotaeno includes notes that require smooth turns and rapid rotations to hit, making it feel like you're drifting in a highspeed interstellar stunt race. It's a real arcade experience - in the palm of your hand! =Multi Genre Music and Beats= Rotaeno is loaded with exclusive tracks from renowned rhythm game composers. From EDM to JPOP, KPOP to Opera, the stylistically diverse song collection contains a future favorite song for every music lover! More songs are already planned for future updates and will be released on a regular basis. =A Journey to Find the Promised Land, Love, and Ourselves= Follow Ilot, our heroine, on a cosmic journey through the stars, and witness her growth as she sets out on her own. Follow in the footsteps of a friend, meet locals on different planets, and save the future of Aquaria! *Rotaeno will only function properly on devices that feature gyroscope or accelerometer support. Concerns or feedback? Contact us: rotaeno@xd.com

About

Milthm

Immerse yourself in a rhythm game with a "Dreams" and "Rain" theme. Enjoy dynamic tracks, a clean UI, and unique replay modes that adjust difficulty. Experience a blend of music, animation, and challenging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Clean UI design with rain theme
  • Dream replay mode with adjustable difficulty
  • Vivid chart design
  • High-quality music tracks
  • Wonderful Trial for automatic restart
  • Fade out notes for increased challenge
  • Downpour mode for chaotic gameplay
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Milthm is a non-commercial rhythm game powered by passion, featuring dynamic tracks and notes. The game is themed around "Dreams" and "Rain". 1. Clean and simple UI design The UI complements the theme of "rain", immersing players in the charming world of rain. 2. Unique and enjoyable dream replay mode The ripples of the dream enhance the game's challenge and fun. If you're frustrated with missing notes, you can choose "Wonderful Trial" to automatically restart on a miss or bad. If you want to increase the difficulty and challenge yourself, you can choose "Fade out" to make notes vanish when approaching. If you're in the mood for a chaotic game-play, you can choose "Downpour" to rain down a massive number of raindrop notes. 3. Enjoyful and vivid chart design Chart designs that combine the emotions of the music and the story, providing a visual and auditory feast. It's not just a game; it's a wholehearted experience where animation and music intertwine to bring you unprecedented joy. Whether you're a beginner or a rhythm game expert, you'll find endless fun in the game. 4. Amazing and high-quality music tracks The music tracks in the game convey different musical styles and emotions. The musical talent of the artists will create an immersive auditory experience. The in-game music will become your companion, leading you into its world.

Screenshots

Rotaeno4 screens
Milthm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Milthm at Free against Rotaeno's $2.99. Milthm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Rotaeno's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Milthm is free to download; Rotaeno costs $2.99 up front. Rotaeno sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Milthm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Milthm holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 272 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Rotaeno's written reviews are positive against 92% of Milthm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rotaeno versus Milthm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotaenoMilthm
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (264 ratings)4.9 (272 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings264272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB1.1 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperX.D. Network Inc.志琰 陈

Customer experience

Rotaeno

All ratings264 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.6%

Milthm

All ratings275 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

Rotaeno

From 264 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and innovative mechanics
  • 💡 Refreshing take on rhythm games
  • 🎨 Visually appealing UI and design
  • 🎵 Enjoyable music selection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 🤔 Difficulty level imbalance
  • 📚 Lack of detailed tutorial or explanations
  • 💰 Paid content model

Milthm

From 272 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Excellent song variety and quality
  • 🎨 Beautiful UI design and visual effects
  • ⚡ Smooth and polished gameplay experience
  • 🎯 Unique and creative charting style
  • 💰 No gacha, ads, or pay-to-win mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
  • ⚙️ Occasional frame rate stuttering and lag
  • 🎯 Overly strict S-rank requirements (all perfect needed)
  • 🔧 Hitbox detection inconsistencies

Bugs and requests

Rotaeno

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Account/progress loss after device changes or updates
  • Crashes or freezes during gameplay
  • Inconsistent performance on high-end devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode or ability to play without internet connection
  • More accessibility options (e.g., one-handed mode)
  • Global leaderboard and social features
  • Expanded song library and regular content updates

Milthm

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup or black screen freeze
  • Crashes when playing specific charts (e.g., mornflutter, Downpour)
  • 404 cloudburst error preventing song playback
  • Incompatibility with iPad Air 1 and older iOS versions
  • Game freezes at splash screen
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  • Occasional frame drops during gameplay

Requested features

6 requests
  • Cloud save/account synchronization
  • Chinese mainland server launch
  • Notch and Dynamic Island optimization settings
  • Screen edge width adjustment for gameplay
  • More lenient rating system (full combo instead of all perfect)
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  • Expanded story chapters

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Rotaeno

One-time5
  • 100 Stellar Gems$0.99
  • 300 Stellar Gems$2.95
  • 510 Stellar Gems$4.99
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  • 1030 Stellar Gems$9.99
  • 2080 Stellar Gems$19.99
None

Milthm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rotaeno free?
Rotaeno costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Milthm free?
Milthm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rotaeno or Milthm?
Milthm is rated higher. Rotaeno averages 4.7 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Milthm averages 4.9 from 272 ratings.
Do Rotaeno or Milthm have ads?
Neither Rotaeno nor Milthm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rotaeno or Milthm?
Rotaeno ships an update every 2 weeks, and Milthm every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rotaeno was updated on October 20, 2026 and Milthm on October 23, 2026.

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