Comparison

Sonolus vs Melody Dream

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. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.

Highlights
  • Rhythm game exploration
  • Multiplayer gameplay
  • Level creation
  • Replay sharing
  • Community connection
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

Melody Dream

Engage in a collection of relaxing rhythm mini-games that combine chill beats with fast-paced challenges. Follow the music and master various tapping, holding, and swiping mechanics to complete each level before the song ends. Perfect for quick play sessions, this game offers satisfying sounds and smooth animations.

Highlights
  • Rhythm mini-game collection
  • Tap, hold, swipe mechanics
  • Chill music and exciting challenges
  • Satisfying sound effects
  • Smooth animations
  • Train reflexes and focus
Features
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Welcome to Melody Dream, a relaxing rhythm mini-game collection where chill beats meet fast and funny challenges. Feel the music, follow the beat, and complete each challenge before the song ends. Every level introduces a different rhythm-based mini-game, from tapping at the perfect moment to holding, swiping, and reacting quickly to visual and audio cues. Easy to learn but hard to master, Melody Dream is perfect for quick play sessions, satisfying sounds, smooth animations, and rhythm challenges that become faster and more exciting as you progress. HOW TO PLAY • Listen to the rhythm and feel the beat. • Tap, hold, swipe, or react at the right moment. • Follow visual and audio cues to complete each mini-game. • Keep your timing accurate to earn high scores and unlock new stages. • Practice each level, master the melody, and beat the challenge before the music ends. GAME FEATURES • A fun collection of rhythm mini-games • Simple controls with addictive gameplay • Tutorial and practice rounds before each level • Chill music mixed with exciting rhythm challenges • Satisfying sound effects and smooth animations • Unique levels with different mechanics and surprises • Great for training reflexes, focus, and rhythm skills • Perfect for quick fun sessions anytime, anywhere Whether you want to relax with chill beats or test your reflexes against fast rhythm challenges, Melody Dream gives you a fresh mini-game experience in every level. Can you follow the beat, survive every challenge, and complete the song? Join Melody Dream and start your rhythm journey today!

Screenshots

Sonolus4 screens
Melody Dream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonolus at 3.9 against Melody Dream's 1.0. Sonolus also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Melody Dream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Melody Dream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonolus holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonolus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, Melody Dream every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sonolus versus Melody Dream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonolusMelody Dream
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.1K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB460 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Vu Long

Customer experience

Sonolus

All ratings1,006 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews533 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral15.2%
Negative33.8%

Melody Dream

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Melody Dream

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

Melody Dream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonolus free?
Sonolus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melody Dream free?
Melody Dream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonolus or Melody Dream?
Sonolus is rated higher. Sonolus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Melody Dream averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sonolus or Melody Dream have ads?
Both Sonolus and Melody Dream show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonolus or Melody Dream?
Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, and Melody Dream every 2 days. Most recently, Sonolus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Melody Dream on October 24, 2026.

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