# Tone Sphere vs Tokyo 7th シスターズ

The clearest difference is price: Tokyo 7th シスターズ at Free against Tone Sphere's $1.99. Tone Sphere's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Tokyo 7th シスターズ is free to download; Tone Sphere costs $1.99 up front. Tone Sphere sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tokyo 7th シスターズ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tone Sphere holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tone Sphere's written reviews are positive against 77% of Tokyo 7th シスターズ's.

Tone Sphere ships an update every 8 days, Tokyo 7th シスターズ monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone Sphere | Tokyo 7th シスターズ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-sphere/id532046195/reviews)** | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-7th/id763342319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 77.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 874 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bit192 Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/532046198) | [Donuts Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492075951) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone Sphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-sphere/id532046195)

Explore a cosmic, spherical world through rhythmic action. This game offers over 80 songs, 250+ levels, and an adventure across a Sphere Map. It's designed for players who enjoy hyperspace travel, space jumping, and emotive music.

**Highlights:** Spherical world exploration, Rhythmic action gameplay, Over 80 unique songs, 250+ challenging levels, Sphere Map adventure, 360-degree 3D space

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun and Moon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Empyreal Bon Voyage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six Seconds Later | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lights Go Round | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goodnight Lullaby | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🆓 Free updates with new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
- 🕹️ Steep learning curve for some
- 🔇 Lack of pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing on older devices
- Input not registering correctly at times

**Requested features**

- Option to disable background animations
- Improved input responsiveness
- Horizontal mode for iPhone 5 support


### Tokyo 7th シスターズ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-7th/id763342319)

Engage in a rhythm game with over 150 original songs, from beginner to expert levels. Produce unique idols through extensive story episodes and interact with over 60 charming characters.

**Highlights:** Over 150 original songs, Rhythm game with adjustable difficulty, Extensive story episodes, Idol production and interaction, Over 60 unique idols

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| セブンスコインプレミアムBOX(サブスク版) | $6.99 | per month |
| 10.5th記念!! 100円スペシャルBOX!! | $0.49 | one-time |
| 660セブンスコイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550セブンスコイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1560セブンスコイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| セブンスコインプレミアムBOX | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000セブンスコイン | $24.99 | one-time |
| セブンスコイン（期間限定割引） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10700セブンスコイン | $29.99 | one-time |
| セブンスコイン（期間限定割引） | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15,150セブンスコイン | $49.99 | one-time |
| 17420セブンスコイン | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15500セブンスコイン | $69.99 | one-time |
| セブンスコイン（期間限定割引） | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent music quality and catchy songs
- 🎨 Beautiful character designs and artwork
- 💫 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎭 Deep character development and story writing
- 🗣️ All characters have voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Only available in Japanese language
- 🐛 Game crashes after clearing music levels
- ⏸️ Title screen stuck on 'connecting' indefinitely
- ❌ Error popups with unclear button functions
- 🔄 Game freezes on first/loading screen

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing music levels
- Title screen stuck on 'connecting' status
- Game freezes on initial load screen
- Download completes but game won't open
- 'Coming soon' boxes covering song selection

**Requested features**

- English language translation/localization
- English subtitles for episodes and stories
- Multiple language support options
- Higher speed settings for rhythm gameplay (above 30)
- Note size adjustment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone Sphere free?

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

### Is Tokyo 7th シスターズ free?

Tokyo 7th シスターズ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tone Sphere or Tokyo 7th シスターズ?

Tone Sphere is rated higher. Tone Sphere averages 4.9 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Tokyo 7th シスターズ averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do Tone Sphere or Tokyo 7th シスターズ have ads?

Tokyo 7th シスターズ shows ads; Tone Sphere does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tone Sphere or Tokyo 7th シスターズ?

Tone Sphere ships an update every 8 days, and Tokyo 7th シスターズ monthly. Most recently, Tone Sphere was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tokyo 7th シスターズ on October 23, 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.*