# osu!stream vs Cytus II

The clearest difference is price: osu!stream at Free against Cytus II's $1.99. osu!stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.2). Cytus II's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (73% vs 53%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

osu!stream is free to download; Cytus II costs $1.99 up front. Cytus II sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. osu!stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cytus II holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus II has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of osu!stream's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cytus II's.

osu!stream ships an update every 6 weeks, Cytus II monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | osu!stream | Cytus II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osustream/id436952197/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus-ii/id1290687550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #62 | **#12** |
| Size | 53 MB | 3.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dean Herbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/386524129) | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) |

## What reviewers say

### osu!stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osustream/id436952197)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Tap, slide, hold, and spin to the rhythm in this free music game. Master challenging beatmaps crafted by the community, with multiple play styles including an expert mode. Compete on online leaderboards and enjoy vibrant graphics and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Tap, slide, hold, and spin mechanics, Community-crafted beatmaps, Multiple play styles including expert mode, Online leaderboards, Vibrant pixel-perfect graphics, Optional finger guides, Autoplay mode for learning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Refreshing experience for osu players
- 👍 Good game, challenging
- 👍 Awesome and addictive game
- 👍 Awesome game, fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and black screens
- 🐛 Timing and accuracy issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Lack of songs and content
- 🐛 Outdated and repetitive song selection

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Songs disappear after login
- Timing and hit detection issues
- Unresponsive controls and gameplay
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add custom beatmap creation
- Add more songs and genres
- Implement online features like leaderboards and multiplayer
- Add more difficulty options and modifiers
- Improve song selection and update with new content


### Cytus II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus-ii/id1290687550)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Music, #42 Top Grossing · Music, #61 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a futuristic music rhythm game where you tap along to the beat. Explore a virtual internet world and uncover a compelling story through engaging gameplay and a vast library of songs.

**Highlights:** Active Judgement Line rhythm gameplay, 250+ high-quality songs, Over 800 different charts, Story system 'iM', Cinematic visual experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle CHAOS 2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| COLORFUL STAGE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marvelous Mix vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Miku Extend 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NEKO_II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Aroma | $9.99 | one-time |
| ConneR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Xenon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cherry | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nora | $9.99 | one-time |
| Neko | $9.99 | one-time |
| CAPSO | $9.99 | one-time |
| Alice | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kizuna AI | $9.99 | one-time |
| Miku | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9 Characters | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and art style
- 🎶 Diverse and high-quality music
- 🔍 Compelling story and character interactions
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC characters and song packs
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
- 🤔 Confusing tutorial and learning curve
- 🔍 Incomplete story and lack of content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Missed notes despite accurate timing
- Glitched level progression and unlocks

**Requested features**

- Practice mode for difficult songs
- More free content and story updates
- Optimization for older devices
- Ability to create custom songs/levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is osu!stream free?

osu!stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cytus II free?

Cytus II costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, osu!stream or Cytus II?

Cytus II is rated higher. osu!stream averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Cytus II averages 4.8 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do osu!stream or Cytus II have ads?

Neither osu!stream nor Cytus II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, osu!stream or Cytus II?

osu!stream ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cytus II monthly. Most recently, osu!stream was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cytus II on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, osu!stream or Cytus II?

osu!stream currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Cytus II at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*