# Sonolus vs BanG Dream! Our Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonolus | BanG Dream! Our Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bang-dream-our-notes/id6757695187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #30 | **#10** |
| Size | 154 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) | [BILIBILI HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382536367) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonolus

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Music, #152 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** 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


### BanG Dream! Our Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bang-dream-our-notes/id6757695187)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Music, #68 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*