# Mandora vs Project

The clearest difference is ads: Mandora at none against Project's shown. Mandora also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Project's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 424). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mandora sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Project sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mandora against 4.6 for Project. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 424 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mandora's written reviews are positive against 72% of Project's.

Mandora ships an update every 2 months, Project monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mandora | Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandora/id541790591/reviews) | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 424 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 100 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) |

## What reviewers say

### Mandora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandora/id541790591)

Cultivate magical creatures that are part plant, part animal. Collect over 55 unique species, compete with friends in challenging modes, and track your progress in a charming game diary. Discover new surprises and aim for the highest ranks.

**Highlights:** Collect over 55 unique Mandora species, Compete with friends in Survival Mode, Harvest ripe Mandoras in Endless Mode, Game Diary with hand-drawn art, Farming Statistics and personal records, Global leaderboards and rankings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Golden Leaves | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Golden Leaves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Golden Leaves | $5.00 | one-time |
| Load of Golden Leaves | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trolley of Golden Leaves | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Golden Leaves | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute characters
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Lovely art style and music
- 🕰️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. issues with seasonal mode, Facebook login)
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Needs more game modes and content

**Reported bugs**

- Seasonal mode not working properly
- Facebook/Twitter login issues
- Missing or not showing certain Mandora species

**Requested features**

- More Mandora species to collect
- Ability to use/interact with collected Mandoras
- Seasonal changes and new content updates
- Cloud save/sync across devices


### Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-muse/id1094656747)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience an innovative music game where every tap triggers original electronic sounds. Engage in rhythm gameplay with unique multi-track challenges, diverse music styles, and customizable characters. Compete with friends and players worldwide in this visually rich experience.

**Highlights:** Rhythm gameplay with real-time pronunciation, Original independent electronic music, Multi-track music challenges, Diverse and updated music styles, Customizable characters and skins, Global player competition, Potential visual improvement for amblyopia

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Journey - Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Light - Package A | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Player Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Coin Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fall Harvest Day Anecdote | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Holy Night Expedition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Snowy Cloud Nation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forest Rhapsody | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey To Another World | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Dreams | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Gala: Mystery Tracker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eve Ritual: King Project | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Escape Plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| On The Way - Coins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sparks Fly - Coins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and character designs
- 🎵 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (note sync issues, crashes, freezes)
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and paywalls
- 🔇 Sound issues (music cutting out)
- 🤯 Difficulty spike for newer players

**Reported bugs**

- Levels/songs getting locked after updates
- Inconsistent note registration on 4-lane sections
- SOS feature not working as intended
- Progress/data loss after reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Practice mode for individual song sections
- More frequent content updates
- Ability to restore previously purchased content
- Improved calibration and note detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mandora free?

Mandora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Project free?

Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mandora or Project?

Mandora and Project are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 424 and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Mandora or Project have ads?

Project shows ads; Mandora does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mandora or Project?

Mandora ships an update every 2 months, and Project monthly. Most recently, Mandora was updated on October 8, 2026 and Project 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.*