Comparison

Sonolus vs BanG Dream! Our Notes

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

BanG Dream! Our Notes

Experience a new rhythm game with unique "GEKISO LIVE" sections and cooperative multiplayer. Explore rich stories from five bands, enjoy a vast song library, and utilize an "Assist Mode" for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • GEKISO LIVE rhythm gameplay
  • Up to five-player multiplayer
  • Assist Mode for accessibility
  • Original and cover songs
  • Cinematic Story System
  • Animated sequences and visual effects
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Presenting BanG Dream! Our Notes, a brand-new rhythm game adventure from BanG Dream! Project! Enjoy a wide variety of songs from five bands and discover a rich new story waiting to unfold. ◆New Rhythm Game System: “GEKISO LIVE”◆ Special GEKISO sections will now appear during rhythm gameplay! Combos, timing precision, and even luck—put your rhythm game skills to the ultimate challenge in an exciting new gameplay experience! Feel the excitement and immersion of a real BanG Dream! live performance and enjoy the party-style rhythm gameplay with up to five players! Our Notes also features an exclusive new system: Assist Mode! Whether you're new to rhythm games or just looking for a more relaxed experience, Assist Mode lets everyone enjoy the performance and improve at their own pace. ◆From Original Songs to the Latest Hit Covers◆ From iconic original songs featured in the BanG Dream! anime—including tracks by MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica—to a wide range of popular cover songs, the lineup is packed with music to enjoy! Play your favorite songs, from the latest hits to beloved classics. You can also watch a variety of performance scenes and music videos from the BanG Dream! anime series. Plus, the latest tracks from fan-favorite bands MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica will be available first in Our Notes! 【BanG Dream! Songs】 ・Mayoiuta / MyGO!!!!! ・KiLLKiSS / Ave Mujica ・Haruhikage (MyGO!!!!! ver.) / MyGO!!!!! ・MUGEN MY WORLD / Mugendai MewType ・Kishi Kaisen / millsage ・Homie’s Tie!! / Ikka Dumb Rock! ...and many more 【Hit Covers】 ・Charles / MyGO!!!!! ・A Cruel Angel's Thesis / Ave Mujica ・Orion wo Nazoru / Mugendai MewType ・Pretender / millsage ・Ikenai Taiyou / Ikka Dumb Rock! ...and many more More cover songs will be coming up soon! ◆New Stories Woven by Five Bands◆ Alongside MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, and Mugendai MewType, millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! also join the stage! With the Cinematic Story System, characters move vividly with rich expressions, just like in a movie or anime. Special scenes also feature animated sequences, including all-new cuts. A wide range of visual effects and illustrated scenes come together to deliver a spectacularly renewed story experience. Relive the familiar anime stories of MyGO!!!!!, Ave Mujica, and Mugendai MewType from the game-exclusive perspective. You can also enjoy special episodes that continue the anime stories, available exclusively in Our Notes. Meanwhile, millsage and Ikka Dumb Rock! will unfold completely original stories from the very beginning. Experience vibrant stories woven by five distinctive bands and a total of 25 unique members. ◆Official Website◆ https://bdon.biligames.com/?lang=en-us ©BanG Dream! Project ©FROMTOKYO ©Bushiroad. Published by BILIBILI HK LIMITED

Screenshots

Sonolus4 screens
BanG Dream! Our Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BanG Dream! Our Notes at 4.7 against Sonolus's 3.9. BanG Dream! Our Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BanG Dream! Our Notes sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BanG Dream! Our Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Sonolus's written reviews are positive against 64% of BanG Dream! Our Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, BanG Dream! Our Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sonolus versus BanG Dream! Our Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonolusBanG Dream! Our Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews64.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#30#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB452 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.BILIBILI HK LIMITED

Customer experience

Sonolus

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

BanG Dream! Our Notes

All ratings1,074 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative23.0%

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

BanG Dream! Our Notes

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
17 purchases

BanG Dream! Our Notes

One-time17
  • Chat Bubble & Frame Pack$1.99
  • Event Premium Mission Pass$2.49
  • Chat Theme Pack A$2.99
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  • Our Notes Pass ~Lite~$2.99
  • Concert Mission Pass$5.99
  • 6-Stamp Set$6.99
  • Star×1440$11.99
  • Star Gacha Ticket×10$12.99
  • SSR Guaranteed Pack$19.99
  • Our Notes Pass ~Premium~$19.99
  • Star×2490 SSR Guaranteed Pack$19.99
  • Star×4020 SSR Guaranteed Pack$29.99
  • 8450 Stars (+8000 First-Time)$59.99
  • Limited-Time-SSR Pack$59.99
  • SSR Guaranteed Member Pack$59.99
  • Starx8450$59.99
  • Star×8450 SSR Guaranteed Pack$59.99

Questions

Is Sonolus free?
Sonolus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BanG Dream! Our Notes free?
BanG Dream! Our Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sonolus or BanG Dream! Our Notes?
BanG Dream! Our Notes is rated higher. Sonolus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while BanG Dream! Our Notes averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Sonolus or BanG Dream! Our Notes have ads?
Sonolus shows ads; BanG Dream! Our Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Sonolus or BanG Dream! Our Notes?
Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, and BanG Dream! Our Notes every 9 days. Most recently, Sonolus was updated on November 3, 2026 and BanG Dream! Our Notes on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sonolus or BanG Dream! Our Notes?
Sonolus currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and BanG Dream! Our Notes at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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