# Cytus vs OverRapid

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cytus | OverRapid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus/id485246824/reviews)** | [4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrapid/id994425296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #165 |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Arcstar Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743151945) |

## What reviewers say

### Cytus

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Music, #100 Top Paid · Casual, #139 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


### OverRapid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrapid/id994425296)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Futuristic Orientalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-Mas Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music - DECORATION | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynamix Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evolutionary Reboot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Act.3 Avant-garde | $3.99 | one-time |
| ALTERNATIVE | $3.99 | one-time |
| UNLIMITED | $3.99 | one-time |
| TELESCOPE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phigros Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phigros Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Act.2 Sentimentalism | $3.99 | one-time |
| Act.1 Anti-Roman | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARGAZER | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIVACE | $3.99 | one-time |
| ASTRONOMER | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fusion Core Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| OverDrive | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*