Comparison

osu!stream vs Paradigm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

osu!stream

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
Currently charting
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Test your ability to tap, slide, hold and spin to the beat in this FREE rhythm game! osu!stream offers three styles of play, including an unique"stream" mode which becomes harder as you get better! Can you perfect your combo and get the highest score? osu! levels (known as "beatmaps") were painstakingly crafted by community members. All content in this game is now offered for free. The source code for this game is also available for educational purposes. Reach out if you need anything. I'll reply within a day or two at pe@ppy.sh =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Features: * Lovingly crafted levels that play well on both iPhone *AND* iPad. * Challenge three styles of play on every song, including an unlockable expert mode! * Online leaderboards! * Original and remixed music from a variety of artists. * Vibrant and colourful pixel-perfect graphics across all devices. * Smooth 60fps gameplay on 3GS+ * High frame rate gameplay even on older devices! (3g/iTouch 2g) * Optional finger guides for beginners. * An autoplay mode to help learn more difficult songs. * Localised to Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Italian and French. =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= All songs are used with permission and remain copyright to their respective artists.

About

Paradigm

Experience a unique rhythm game set in 3D space, blending music gameplay with a narrative. Navigate four-sided levels with special "Space" notes and enjoy a wide range of music from global artists. The game offers adjustable difficulty for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic 3D gameplay
  • Four-sided rhythm mechanics
  • Unique "Space" notes
  • Storytelling elements
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Global artist music library
Features
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Paradigm: Reboot presents a rhythm game in 3-dimensional space, Combining MUG with elements of storytelling. [Highlights] Core Gameplay: Wondrous four-sided gameplay with emphasized "Space" notes. [Difficulty] From relaxing to hardcore, Multiple charts of choice bring you a steady progression in difficulty, Enjoy the experience as you steadily progress into mastery :) [Musics] Enjoy music from popular artists across the world.

Screenshots

osu!stream4 screens
Paradigm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paradigm at 4.7 against osu!stream's 3.3. Paradigm also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). osu!stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paradigm sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. osu!stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paradigm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: osu!stream has 1.7K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of osu!stream's written reviews are positive against 81% of Paradigm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

osu!stream ships an update every 6 weeks, Paradigm every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
osu!stream versus Paradigm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterosu!streamParadigm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (268 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better268
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDean HerbertXiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

osu!stream

All ratings1,681 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.3%
Negative38.4%

Paradigm

All ratings268 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

osu!stream

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Paradigm

From 268 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Innovative gameplay
  • 🎨 Impressive visuals and art style
  • 🎵 High-quality music and soundtracks
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎢 Compelling story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Difficulty unlocking content
  • 🤖 Challenging charts and high skill ceiling
  • 🌐 Connectivity issues for some users
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

osu!stream

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Paradigm

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Rewards button causing performance issues
  • Inconsistent save data syncing
  • Difficulty unlocking purchased content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More difficulty options
  • Improved new player onboarding
  • Expanded song library
  • Smoother account management

In-app purchases

None

osu!stream

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Paradigm

One-time11
  • Single "Encore"$0.99
  • Single "On And On!!"$0.99
  • Single "Subterranean Blastoff"$0.99
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  • 20 Active Crystal$0.99
  • Side Album "Duplex Fusion"$3.99
  • Side Album "Still Existence"$3.99
  • Solo Album "Vivacious Party"$3.99
  • Main Story Album Chapter 2$4.99
  • 110 Active Crystal$4.99
  • 450 Active Crystal$19.99
  • 1200 Active Crystal$49.99

Questions

Is osu!stream free?
osu!stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paradigm free?
Paradigm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, osu!stream or Paradigm?
Paradigm is rated higher. osu!stream averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Paradigm averages 4.7 from 268 ratings.
Do osu!stream or Paradigm have ads?
Neither osu!stream nor Paradigm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, osu!stream or Paradigm?
osu!stream ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paradigm every 3 weeks. Most recently, osu!stream was updated on October 15, 2026 and Paradigm on October 15, 2026.

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