Comparison

Cytus vs Project

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

Head to head
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

About

Project

Experience an innovative music game where every tap triggers original electronic sounds. Engage in rhythm gameplay with unique multi-track challenges, diverse music styles, and customizable characters. Compete with friends and players worldwide in this visually rich experience.

Highlights
  • Rhythm gameplay with real-time pronunciation
  • Original independent electronic music
  • Multi-track music challenges
  • Diverse and updated music styles
  • Customizable characters and skins
  • Global player competition
  • Potential visual improvement for amblyopia
Features
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Project: Muse brings music beyond listening, making every encounter meaningful. Play a wide variety of electronic music, meet characters with distinct personalities, watch them grow, and explore their personal spaces. Follow the notes at your fingertips and discover more to enjoy on a journey shared with music and characters. 【Awards & Recognition】 Recognized by the App Store with the honors “Best Chinese Indie Game” and “Best Music Rhythm.” 【Bring Music to Your Fingertips】 Every note responds to your touch in real time. Tap along with the beat and feel the melody come alive. Whether you prefer to enjoy the music at your own pace or challenge yourself with precise rhythm gameplay, there is a way to play that suits you. 【A Diverse Electronic Music Library】 Explore over 200 electronic tracks spanning a variety of styles. Most tracks are created by independent musicians from around the world. The game has featured collaborations with artists including ColBreakz, Blaver, KODOMOi, Akako Hinami, Yan Dongwei, and Sheng Yunze, with more music added over time. 【More Ways to Play】 Alongside the classic rhythm gameplay, try Piano Mode and Prism Mode for different ways to play and experience the music. Take on higher difficulties and beat your personal best. 【Meet Your Favorite Characters】 Meet over 40 characters, each with a distinct personality, and choose from a variety of themed skins. Pick your favorite character and customize their look to make every performance your own. 【Grow Alongside Your Characters】 Develop your favorite characters through the character progression system and discover more as they grow. Beyond mastering tracks, you will have new goals to pursue along the way. 【Explore Character Spaces】 Every character has a personal space of their own. Step inside to get a closer look at their everyday lives and discover more character-related content.

Screenshots

Cytus4 screens
Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Project at Free against Cytus's $1.99. Project also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Cytus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 72%). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Project is free to download; Cytus costs $1.99 up front. Cytus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Project 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Cytus's written reviews are positive against 72% of Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cytus ships an update every 4 months, Project monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cytus versus Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCytusProject
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better72.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB985 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedRinzz Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

Cytus

All ratings1,758 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.7%

Project

All ratings1,492 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

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

Project

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and character designs
  • 🎵 Catchy and enjoyable music
  • 🕹️ Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (note sync issues, crashes, freezes)
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and paywalls
  • 🔇 Sound issues (music cutting out)
  • 🤯 Difficulty spike for newer players

Bugs and requests

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

Project

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels/songs getting locked after updates
  • Inconsistent note registration on 4-lane sections
  • SOS feature not working as intended
  • Progress/data loss after reinstalling the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode for individual song sections
  • More frequent content updates
  • Ability to restore previously purchased content
  • Improved calibration and note detection

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cytus

One-time10
  • Chapter N$3.99
  • Chapter 0$4.99
  • Chapter R$4.99
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  • Chapter T$4.99
  • Chapter D$4.99
  • Chapter 8$4.99
  • Chapter S$4.99
  • Chapter 10$4.99
  • Chapter K$4.99
  • Chapter L$9.99
10 purchases

Project

One-time10
  • New Journey - Coins Pack$0.99
  • Green Light - Package A$0.99
  • New Player Bonus$0.99
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  • Unlimited Energy$1.99
  • The Holy Night Expedition$2.99
  • Lucky Snowy Cloud Nation$2.99
  • Forest Rhapsody$2.99
  • Journey To Another World$2.99
  • On The Way - Coins Pack$3.99
  • VIP PACK$5.99

Questions

Is Cytus free?
Cytus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Project free?
Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cytus or Project?
Cytus is rated higher. Cytus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Project averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Cytus or Project have ads?
Project shows ads; Cytus does not.
Which is updated more often, Cytus or Project?
Cytus ships an update every 4 months, and Project monthly. Most recently, Cytus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Project on November 9, 2026.

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