# Cytus vs Milthm

The clearest difference is price: Milthm at Free against Cytus's $1.99. Milthm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Cytus's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 275). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Milthm is free to download; Cytus costs $1.99 up front. Cytus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Milthm asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cytus against 4.9 for Milthm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

Cytus ships an update every 4 months, Milthm every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cytus | Milthm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824/reviews) | [4.9 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milthm/id6451048899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 275 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [志琰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696218830) |

## What reviewers say

### Cytus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Music, #88 Top Paid · Casual, #125 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter N | $1.49 | one-time |
| Chapter 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter R | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter T | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter L | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter S | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter K | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Milthm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milthm/id6451048899)

Immerse yourself in a rhythm game with a "Dreams" and "Rain" theme. Enjoy dynamic tracks, a clean UI, and unique replay modes that adjust difficulty. Experience a blend of music, animation, and challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Clean UI design with rain theme, Dream replay mode with adjustable difficulty, Vivid chart design, High-quality music tracks, Wonderful Trial for automatic restart, Fade out notes for increased challenge, Downpour mode for chaotic gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent song variety and quality
- 🎨 Beautiful UI design and visual effects
- ⚡ Smooth and polished gameplay experience
- 🎯 Unique and creative charting style
- 💰 No gacha, ads, or pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems with older iOS devices
- ⚙️ Occasional frame rate stuttering and lag
- 🎯 Overly strict S-rank requirements (all perfect needed)
- 🔧 Hitbox detection inconsistencies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or black screen freeze
- Crashes when playing specific charts (e.g., mornflutter, Downpour)
- 404 cloudburst error preventing song playback
- Incompatibility with iPad Air 1 and older iOS versions
- Game freezes at splash screen

**Requested features**

- Cloud save/account synchronization
- Chinese mainland server launch
- Notch and Dynamic Island optimization settings
- Screen edge width adjustment for gameplay
- More lenient rating system (full combo instead of all perfect)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cytus free?

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

### Is Milthm free?

Milthm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cytus or Milthm?

Cytus and Milthm are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 275 ratings respectively.

### Do Cytus or Milthm have ads?

Neither Cytus nor Milthm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cytus or Milthm?

Cytus ships an update every 4 months, and Milthm every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cytus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Milthm on September 25, 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.*