Comparison

jukebeat vs Cytus

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

Head to head
About

jukebeat

Engage in a unique music simulation game where you tap to the rhythm of the music. Score points by tapping markers as they appear on a grid in sync with the beat. Master your timing for higher scores and enjoy evolving gameplay with future updates.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Tap to the beat
  • Scoring based on timing
  • Marker-based challenges
  • Music simulation
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Check out jukebeat, a music simulation game like no other, and see how addictive tapping to the beat can be! The rules are simple! Marker(s) will appear on the grid in time with the music. When the marker has filled out the tile it's on, tap it for the most points! The better the timing, the higher the points! Keep a lookout for additional, familiar favorites that we'll be releasing through updates!

About

Cytus

Experience a unique rhythm game with a captivating story and diverse musical genres. Tap notes in time with the music, utilizing an intuitive active scan line system. Enjoy a vast library of songs and challenging difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • 200+ songs and 400+ variations
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Active Scan Line system
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Diverse music genres
  • Story-driven experience
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Welcome to the Musical World of Cytus LET’S EXPERIENCE MUSIC ’N ART, BEAT ’N REBOUND! Check the screenshots and you will see the most AWESOME mobile music game ever! Just PLAY and ENJOY! ------------------------------------------------------ FEATURES - 200 songs and 400 variations, including many from famous composers around the world - Beautiful hand-drawn art style (as illustrated in the screenshots) - Easy, intuitive Active Scan Line system and 3 types of notes - Different display modes allow player-friendly previewing of notes - Strong beat and rhythms provide satisfying feedback for taps - More than 9 difficulty levels for more fun and challenges - Various music genres: POP, JAZZ, TRANCE, HARDCORE, DRUM 'N BASS and many more - Connect to Facebook and show off your Cytus skills ------------------------------------------------------ HOW TO PLAY - Follow along the Active Scan Line - Tap each note as the line passes through - Time your taps as the line is at the center of the note for a higher score! ------------------------------------------------------ STORY In the distant future, the only sentient beings in the world are robots. They are the last remnant of the human spirit. However, mankind is not dead. Technology exists that is capable of transferring memories to these robots. But with limited space, new memories will gradually overwrite the old. To prevent the emotions in human memories from fading away, the robots resorted to converting the emotions to music, and storing them in a place called Cytus. The robots use these songs to experience human emotion and dream that souls exists in each of them... Cytus --------------------------------------------- Cytus Official Site: http://www.rayark.com/g/cytus Rayark Official Site: http://www.rayark.com Follow Cytus https://twitter.com/CytusRayark Like Cytus http://www.facebook.com/rayark.Cytus

Screenshots

jukebeat4 screens
Cytus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: jukebeat at Free against Cytus's $1.99. jukebeat also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). Cytus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 53%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

jukebeat is free to download; Cytus costs $1.99 up front. jukebeat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cytus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cytus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of jukebeat's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cytus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jukebeat ships an update every 3 months, Cytus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
jukebeat versus Cytus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjukebeatCytus
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.5 (108 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1081.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONAMIRayark International Limited

Customer experience

jukebeat

All ratings108 ratings
Positive29.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative36.2%

Cytus

All ratings1,758 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

jukebeat

From 108 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Great game
  • 🎮 Awesome arcade experience
  • 🎶 Fun and addictive music
  • 👍 Challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive song packs
  • 🔍 Limited song selection
  • 🔧 Lack of updates and support
  • 🔌 Incompatible with newer devices
  • 🛒 Inability to restore purchases

Cytus

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great music and soundtrack
  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and visuals
  • 💯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 🕹️ Unique and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🤚 Thumb placement can obscure notes
  • 🔢 Inconsistent difficulty ratings
  • 💰 Some chapters locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues on newer devices

Bugs and requests

jukebeat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes
  • No sound
  • Misaligned touch controls
  • Store/purchase issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free songs
  • Cheaper song packs
  • Bring back discontinued features
  • Compatibility updates for newer devices
  • Restore purchase functionality

Cytus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound not working on certain devices
  • Purchased content disappearing after updates
  • Inability to restore previous progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • More diverse music genres
  • Customizable note sizes and placements
  • Improved difficulty balancing
  • Restore purchase functionality
  • Dedicated marathon/endless mode

In-app purchases

10 purchases

jukebeat

One-time10
  • KONAMI music pack 01$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 02$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 03$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Lady Gaga pack$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 05$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 06$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 08$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 09$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 10$3.99
  • KONAMI music pack 12$3.99
10 purchases

Cytus

One-time10
  • Chapter N$1.49
  • Chapter 0$1.99
  • Chapter R$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Chapter T$1.99
  • Chapter D$1.99
  • Chapter L$3.99
  • Chapter 8$4.99
  • Chapter S$4.99
  • Chapter 10$4.99
  • Chapter K$4.99

Questions

Is jukebeat free?
jukebeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cytus free?
Cytus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, jukebeat or Cytus?
Cytus is rated higher. jukebeat averages 2.5 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Cytus averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do jukebeat or Cytus have ads?
Neither jukebeat nor Cytus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jukebeat or Cytus?
jukebeat ships an update every 3 months, and Cytus every 4 months. Most recently, jukebeat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cytus on September 25, 2026.

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