REFLEC BEAT + vs polytone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REFLEC BEAT +
Engage in a dynamic rhythm game where precise taps on moving objects synchronize with music to achieve high scores. Compete against opponents to win by having the highest score when the song concludes. New music packs will be added through updates.
- Tap moving objects in time with music
- Score-based competitive gameplay
- Precise timing for higher points
- Unlockable song packs
- Cross-device compatibility with same account
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REFLEC BEAT + is a new type of rhythm game where you tap moving objects in time with the beat to battle it out with your opponent for the highest score! Earn points by tapping the bar at the exact time the target objects pass over. The better the timing, the higher the points! When the song is over, the player with the highest score wins! Keep a lookout for additional, familiar favorites that we'll be releasing through updates! If you use the same account (Apple ID) on multiple devices, you can download previously purchased song packs to those devices with no additional charge.
polytone
Experience music like never before in this immersive first-person rhythm game. Tap on incoming musical notes in time with the beat. Discover unique visuals and curated music for a fresh rhythm gaming adventure.
- First-person perspective
- Tap on music notes
- Unique visual elements
- Curated music collections
- Immersive rhythm experience
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polytone is a rhythm game that puts you front and center in a virtual journey. Tap on the square-shape music notes as they fly towards you along the music. Unique visual elements and curated music collections are our ways to provide you a brand new rhythm game experience. Powered by "CRIWARE". CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: polytone at 4.9 against REFLEC BEAT +'s 3.6. polytone also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 65%) and ratings volume (149 vs 39). REFLEC BEAT +'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. REFLEC BEAT + sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and polytone sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
polytone holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 149 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of REFLEC BEAT +'s written reviews are positive against 74% of polytone's.
REFLEC BEAT + ships an update every 4 months, polytone every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | REFLEC BEAT + | polytone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (39 ratings) | 4.9 (149 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | 74.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 149 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KONAMI | Haonan Li |
Customer experience
REFLEC BEAT +
polytone
Bugs and requests
REFLEC BEAT +
Reported bugs
12 issues- Mandatory update fails to download with network error
- App crashes when selecting songs on certain devices
- Connection errors on iPad while working on iPhone
- Hitbox glitches with chain notes and rapid sequences
- Purchased songs disappearing after updates
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- Purchase transactions charged but content not delivered
- App crashes when attempting to buy music packs
- Screen glitches during gameplay on iPad mini
- Off-sync audio on iOS 8
- Holding note detection issues
- Theme selection not working properly
- Colette theme unavailable despite upgrade
Requested features
13 requests- More free songs or unlockable songs through gameplay
- Individual song purchases instead of pack bundles
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Lower song pack prices
- More frequent content updates and new song packs
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- Parity with Japanese version song library
- Tutorial/introduction for new players
- Pause button functionality
- Custom song support
- Theme customization options
- Specific song requests (DADADADADADA, POSSESSION/TAG Underground, etc.)
- Retina display support
- Same-device multiplayer improvements
polytone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
REFLEC BEAT +
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 01$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 02$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 03$3.99
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- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 04$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 05$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 07$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 08$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 09$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 10$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 14$3.99
polytone
- Earth and Sea$0.99
- In Circles$0.99
- Passion$0.99
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- Reflex$0.99
- At the Distant World of Stars$0.99
- F*****g High (SK Remix)$0.99
- Terminal Shore$0.99
- Pixel Heart$0.99
- Eternalisms$0.99
- world electronica BOFU 2016$0.99
- Thunder$0.99
- 1nn0c3n+$0.99
- F*****g High$0.99
- Channel 88$0.99
- Brave The Elements$0.99
- Contrast$0.99
- DistorteD MoonlighT$0.99
- Next Anthem...$0.99
- Firmament$0.99
- Vainglory$0.99
- EVERYTHING$0.99
- Colosseum$0.99
- Let Me Drive$0.99
- 120 Vertices$1.00
- All Tracks ver.1.3$1.49
- All Tracks ver.1.7$1.49
- Trance Journey vol.1$1.99
- All Tracks ver.1.5$2.49
- All Tracks ver.1.9$2.49
- Selection from WAVES$2.49
- polytone Welcome Bundle 1$2.49
- polytone MusicFes$2.49
- all tracks 1.0 (iOS Special)$3.99
- 500 Vertices$4.00
- 1000 Vertices$8.00
- 2000 Vertices$16.00
- 4000 Vertices$32.00
