Comparison

Sonolus vs Rusty's Pro Tromboner

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

Head to head
About

Sonolus

Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Create, share, and play custom levels and replays. Enjoy solo, cooperative, or competitive gameplay with fellow rhythm game enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Rhythm game exploration
  • Community connection
  • Level creation and sharing
  • Replay sharing
  • Solo, co-op, and competitive modes
Features
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Explore the world of rhythm games, connect with other rhythm game lovers, create and share your own levels and replays, and more! Whether you are playing solo, together with other people, or competing against other people, there is a vibrant world of rhythm games waiting to be discovered!

About

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

This rhythm game lets you play any song in a specific format, master complex rhythms, and enjoy engaging visuals. It offers multiple difficulty modes and integrates with external devices for a unique interactive experience.

Highlights
  • Import any song in Trombone Champ format
  • Master intricate rhythms
  • Engaging visual effects
  • Integrates with Motorbunny
  • Easy or Hard mode
  • Community score sharing
Features
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Unleash Your Rhythmic Genius With a Whimsical Twist Introducing "Rusty's Pro Tromboner," where your musical aspirations meet toe-tapping fun and a sprinkle of whimsy! Inspired by the classic game "Trombone Champ," this is not your ordinary rhythm game. Gameplay Highlights * Import ANY song in Trombone Champ format. * Master intricate rhythms and melody patterns. * Engaging visual effects to enhance your gameplay. More Than Just a Game Unlock a realm of interactive pleasure as your music syncing is not confined to just the screen: * Fully integrated with Motorbunny and more soon! * Easy or Hard mode so there’s fun at all skill levels! * Elevate social gatherings or enjoy solo sessions. Why Rusty's Pro Tromboner? * Innovation: First of its kind to integrate with multiple pleasure devices. * Fun: Designed with whimsical and engaging elements to keep you entertained. * Community: Share your scores, challenge friends, and discover new songs through our vibrant community. So, why slide alone when you can slide and vibe? Download "Rusty's Pro Tromboner" today and elevate your rhythm game to unimaginable heights!

Screenshots

Sonolus4 screens
Rusty's Pro Tromboner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonolus at 3.9 against Rusty's Pro Tromboner's 2.4. Sonolus also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 10) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). Rusty's Pro Tromboner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rusty's Pro Tromboner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonolus holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonolus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, Rusty's Pro Tromboner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Sonolus versus Rusty's Pro Tromboner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonolusRusty's Pro Tromboner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.1K ratings) — better2.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB142 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.MB Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Sonolus

All ratings1,065 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative33.5%

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Sonolus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Chart preview keeps playing on loop
  • Ads

Requested features

2 requests
  • More Project Sekai charts
  • Kpop server

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sonolus

One-time4
  • Gem x500$4.99
  • Gem x1000$9.99
  • Gem x2200$19.99
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  • Gem x6000$49.99
None

Rusty's Pro Tromboner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonolus free?
Sonolus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rusty's Pro Tromboner free?
Rusty's Pro Tromboner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonolus or Rusty's Pro Tromboner?
Sonolus is rated higher. Sonolus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Rusty's Pro Tromboner averages 2.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Sonolus or Rusty's Pro Tromboner have ads?
Sonolus shows ads; Rusty's Pro Tromboner does not.
Which is updated more often, Sonolus or Rusty's Pro Tromboner?
Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, and Rusty's Pro Tromboner every 6 days. Most recently, Sonolus was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rusty's Pro Tromboner on November 3, 2026.

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