# Rytmos vs Markov

The clearest difference is rating: Markov at 5.0 against Rytmos's 3.6. Markov also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Rytmos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (62 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Markov holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rytmos has 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rytmos ships an update every 2 months, Markov every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rytmos | Markov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rytmos/id1673697954/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markov/id6784101462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 730 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Floppy Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673697956) | [MORNINGSTAR VENTURES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809605678) |

## What reviewers say

### Rytmos

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

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


### Markov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markov/id6784101462)

A logic puzzle game where you adjust pipe networks to route probability flow. Solve challenges by adding, removing, or swapping paths to achieve exact ratios in each bucket. Features include various pipe types and smart hints for engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Route probability flow, Adjust pipe networks, Achieve exact ratios, Add, remove, and swap paths, Wide pipes and locked pipes, Overflow nodes and smart hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| flodds remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rytmos free?

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

### Is Markov free?

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

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

Markov is rated higher. Rytmos averages 3.6 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Markov averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rytmos or Markov have ads?

Markov shows ads; Rytmos does not.

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

Rytmos ships an update every 2 months, and Markov every 4 days. Most recently, Rytmos was updated on November 7, 2026 and Markov on October 31, 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.*