# Sonolus vs MiniMuses

The clearest difference is rating: MiniMuses at 4.6 against Sonolus's 3.8. MiniMuses also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (85% vs 51%). Sonolus's advantage is chart position (#26 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MiniMuses holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Sonolus's written reviews are positive against 85% of MiniMuses's.

Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, MiniMuses every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonolus | MiniMuses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimuses/id6798905825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) | [Studio Sirenia](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798905827) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonolus

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Music, #92 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


### MiniMuses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimuses/id6798905825)

Design unique characters with extensive customization options, including over 1,500 assets and custom color palettes. Bring your creations to life in a studio mode, set scenes with backgrounds and props, and build your own stories. No account is required, and creations are saved locally.

**Highlights:** Extensive character customization, Over 1,500 design assets, Custom color palettes and patterns, Import custom assets, Studio mode for scene creation, Build and save stories

**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 MiniMuses free?

MiniMuses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sonolus or MiniMuses?

MiniMuses is rated higher. Sonolus averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while MiniMuses averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Sonolus or MiniMuses have ads?

Both Sonolus and MiniMuses show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonolus or MiniMuses?

Sonolus ships an update every 2 months, and MiniMuses every 3 days. Most recently, Sonolus was updated on September 30, 2026 and MiniMuses on September 30, 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.*