# Cytus vs Dynamix

The clearest difference is price: Dynamix at Free against Cytus's $1.99. Dynamix also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Cytus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (92% vs 68%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Dynamix is free to download; Cytus costs $1.99 up front. Cytus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dynamix sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cytus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 276, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Cytus's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dynamix's.

Cytus ships an update every 4 months, Dynamix every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cytus | Dynamix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824/reviews)** | [4.3 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamix/id945955095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 276 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 67.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [C4Cat Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945955094) |

## What reviewers say

### Cytus

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Music, #87 Top Paid · Casual, #122 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


### Dynamix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamix/id945955095)

Experience a unique rhythm game with a triple-dropping track design that lets you feel like you're composing the music as you play. This hardcore mobile music game offers a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience with a collection of original songs.

**Highlights:** Triple-dropping track design, Rhythmical and varying play style, Feel like composing music, Hong Kong original songs, Hardcore mobile music game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package Rising | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Bits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Evas | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Four Horsemen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Horoscope | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Piano | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package ArcStar Collection #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Z.H.D. Collaboration | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Bits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Bits | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing designs
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 💯 Challenging difficulties
- 👍 Beginner-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🤔 Confusing menus and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Game data loss after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Persistent crashing on certain songs

**Requested features**

- Custom song creation
- Player vs player mode
- Adjustable timing windows
- More free song content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cytus free?

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

### Is Dynamix free?

Dynamix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Cytus is rated higher. Cytus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Dynamix averages 4.3 from 276 ratings.

### Do Cytus or Dynamix have ads?

Neither Cytus nor Dynamix shows ads.

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

Cytus ships an update every 4 months, and Dynamix every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cytus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dynamix on September 25, 2026.

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