# Sonolus vs Melody Dream

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 (#30 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.

Both are free to download. Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Melody Dream asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonolus | Melody Dream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-dream/id6780440417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) | [Vu Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820325841) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonolus

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Music, #159 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Melody Dream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melody-dream/id6780440417)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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