Comparison

Cytus vs OverRapid

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

OverRapid

Experience a dynamic rhythm game with a unique V-shaped lane design and multiple game modes. Unlock songs step-by-step and challenge your best scores. Enhance your gameplay with optional features and affordable music packs.

Highlights
  • 4 lanes and 2 scratch lanes
  • V-shaped lane design
  • Random, Mirror, and Hard modes
  • Song unlock system
  • BEST mode for record comparison
  • Add-on music packs
  • Clap and Auto Play features
Features
Currently charting
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Latest iOS version is highly recommended. ◆ Game Feature ◆ ▣ Dynamic playstyle with 4 lanes and 2 scratch lanes for added DJ action! ▣ V-Shaped lane designed for ease of use and comfort for the user! ▣ Random, Mirror and Hard mode support! ▣ BGE and BGA feature to captivate you! ▣ Step by step play with song unlock system! ▣ Play against your best record with BEST mode in the settings! ▣ Cheap prices of addon music packs! ▣ Features such as Clap and Auto Play to enhance your play! Terms of Use (EULA): https://teamarcstar.com/terms/

Screenshots

Cytus4 screens
OverRapid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OverRapid at Free against Cytus's $1.99. OverRapid also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Cytus's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (92% vs 65%). On ads, 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

OverRapid is free to download; Cytus costs $1.99 up front. Cytus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OverRapid sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus has 1.8K ratings behind it against 78, 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 65% of OverRapid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cytus ships an update every 4 months, OverRapid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cytus versus OverRapid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCytusOverRapid
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better4.2 (78 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better64.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better78
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better#165
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedArcstar Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Cytus

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

OverRapid

All ratings78 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative21.6%

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

OverRapid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
23 purchases

OverRapid

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Pass3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time22
  • Futuristic Orientalism$0.99
  • X-Mas Pack 1$1.99
  • Original Pack 5$2.99
Show 19 more
  • Original Pack 7$2.99
  • Music - DECORATION$2.99
  • Original Pack 2$2.99
  • Dynamix Pack 2$2.99
  • Original Pack 4$2.99
  • Evolutionary Reboot Pack$2.99
  • Act.3 Avant-garde$3.99
  • ALTERNATIVE$3.99
  • UNLIMITED$3.99
  • TELESCOPE$3.99
  • Phigros Pack 1$3.99
  • Phigros Pack 2$3.99
  • Act.2 Sentimentalism$3.99
  • Act.1 Anti-Roman$3.99
  • STARGAZER$3.99
  • VIVACE$3.99
  • ASTRONOMER$3.99
  • Fusion Core Pack$3.99
  • OverDrive$3.99

Questions

Is Cytus free?
Cytus costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OverRapid free?
OverRapid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cytus or OverRapid?
Cytus is rated higher. Cytus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while OverRapid averages 4.2 from 78 ratings.
Do Cytus or OverRapid have ads?
Neither Cytus nor OverRapid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cytus or OverRapid?
Cytus ships an update every 4 months, and OverRapid every 2 months. Most recently, Cytus was updated on September 25, 2026 and OverRapid on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Cytus or OverRapid?
Cytus currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and OverRapid at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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