# Rytmos vs Brixels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brixels at 100% against Rytmos's 48%. Brixels also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Rytmos's advantage is chart position (#175 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rytmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brixels sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brixels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Rytmos's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brixels's.

Rytmos ships an update every 2 months, Brixels weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rytmos | Brixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixels/id6477423793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 730 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Floppy Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673697956) | [Bundance, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451679619) |

## What reviewers say

### Rytmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Solve maze puzzles to create evolving musical compositions. Explore planets, discover new sounds, and unlock musical toys. This relaxing game also offers insights into music history.

**Highlights:** Maze puzzle gameplay, Music creation, Planet exploration, Unlockable musical toys, Music history facts, Expansion pack included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the galaxy | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and graphics
- 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
- 🧠 Interesting and addictive puzzles
- 💡 Informative about music history and instruments
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness
- ⚫ Black screen on launch
- 💰 Expensive for full version/expansions
- 🚫 Paywall after demo
- 📶 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Game freezes during purchase process
- Purchases not syncing across devices
- No sound issues

**Requested features**

- Add multi-touch functionality for instruments
- Improve jam section responsiveness
- Allow viewing instrument history after unlock
- Port to VR
- Add more free levels or planets


### Brixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixels/id6477423793)

A relaxing block puzzle game with a vintage aesthetic and strategic depth. Enjoy stress-free gameplay with no timers, and utilize unique features like block blasting and shuffling to clear lines and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Vintage aesthetic, Stress-free gameplay (no timers), Block blast power-up, Shuffle feature for new blocks, Recovery feature to save game, Strategic line clearing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Token Pack Tiny | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Small | $5.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Giant | $49.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Colossal | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rytmos free?

Rytmos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brixels free?

Brixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rytmos or Brixels?

Brixels is rated higher. Rytmos averages 3.6 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Brixels averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Rytmos or Brixels have ads?

Neither Rytmos nor Brixels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rytmos or Brixels?

Rytmos ships an update every 2 months, and Brixels weekly. Most recently, Rytmos was updated on October 15, 2026 and Brixels on October 1, 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.*