# Nihilumbra vs DEEMO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nihilumbra at none against DEEMO's 10. Nihilumbra also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). DEEMO's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 104) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nihilumbra costs $2.99 and DEEMO $1.99 up front. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nihilumbra asks for nothing beyond the download.

DEEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO has 5.1K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Nihilumbra's written reviews are positive against 91% of DEEMO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nihilumbra | DEEMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihilumbra/id500161349/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 665 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEAUTIFUN GAMES SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/498443765) | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) |

## What reviewers say

### Nihilumbra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihilumbra/id500161349)

Embark on an adventure to discover a beautiful world and escape an inevitable curse. Learn to use colors to gain abilities and transform your surroundings while being pursued by an ancient force. This game offers over 10 hours of gameplay with a unique story and challenging mechanics.

**Highlights:** Over 10 hours of gameplay, Classic gameplay redesigned for touch devices, Change ground physics with five colors, Transform five unique worlds, Two control schemes: buttons or tilt, Original soundtrack, Unlockable surprise and replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful game
- 👍 Engaging story
- 👍 Innovative gameplay
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Atmospheric music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Controls issues
- 🐛 Lack of iPhone 5/X support
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Unresponsive controls in intense moments
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Update with more levels and content
- Sequel or additional games from the developer
- Improved controls and customization options


### DEEMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Music, #127 Top Grossing · Music, #174 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a captivating piano rhythm game with a heartwarming fairytale story. Play over 60 free songs, unlock more as you progress, and immerse yourself in a world of music and mystery. This standalone game offers intuitive gameplay and a touching narrative.

**Highlights:** 60+ free songs in story mode, Unlock more tracks and progress story, Original piano songs from famous composers, Simple and intuitive rhythm gameplay, Explore scenes and find hidden elements, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rayark Selection Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rayark Selection Vol.2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MILI Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| V.K Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rayark Selection Vol.3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cytus Selection Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cytus Selection Vol.2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knight Iris | $3.99 | one-time |
| M2U X NICODE Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Hourglass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful music and art
- 🎨 Unique and charming story
- 🎹 Immersive piano-based gameplay
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Difficulty calibration can be tricky
- 🔒 Lost progress and purchases not restored

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on cutscenes and loading screens
- Unresponsive controls and timing issues

**Requested features**

- More free songs and content
- Improved cloud save and data restoration
- Optimization for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nihilumbra free?

Nihilumbra costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DEEMO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nihilumbra or DEEMO?

DEEMO is rated higher. Nihilumbra averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while DEEMO averages 4.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Nihilumbra or DEEMO have ads?

Neither Nihilumbra nor DEEMO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nihilumbra or DEEMO?

Nihilumbra ships an update every 2 months, and DEEMO every 2 months. Most recently, Nihilumbra was updated on October 13, 2026 and DEEMO on October 15, 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.*