REFLEC BEAT + vs TECHMANIA
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.
TECHMANIA
An open-source rhythm game where players interact with music by tapping notes in time. Users can download custom tracks and skins from the official website to personalize their gameplay experience. Safety features like Guided Access are recommended for uninterrupted play.
- Open source rhythm gameplay
- Downloadable custom tracks
- Customizable skins
- Guided Access integration
- Touchscreen safety advice
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*** Getting started *** - Download tracks and skins from the official website, then extract them into the "Tracks" and "Skins" folders. - On iOS/iPadOS, You can find these folders in the Files app, or in iTunes File Sharing on your computer. - Enable Guided Access from your device's accessibility settings to avoid returning to the Home Screen when swiping. *** Health & safety information *** - When playing with a touchscreen, please do not strike it violently. Doing so may cause damage to the touchscreen and/or yourself. - Flashing lights may trigger seizures, even in people who never experienced it before. If you feel uncomfortable, stop playing and take a break.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TECHMANIA at none against REFLEC BEAT +'s 10. TECHMANIA also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6). REFLEC BEAT +'s advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and ratings volume (39 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. TECHMANIA asks for nothing beyond the download.
TECHMANIA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REFLEC BEAT + has 39 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of REFLEC BEAT +'s written reviews are positive against 67% of TECHMANIA's.
REFLEC BEAT + ships an update every 4 months, TECHMANIA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REFLEC BEAT + | TECHMANIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (39 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 499 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KONAMI | Yu Hsiang Cheng |
Customer experience
REFLEC BEAT +
TECHMANIA
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
TECHMANIA
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
TECHMANIA
No in-app purchases
