# Side Quest Games vs Harmonic Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Harmonic Drive at 5.0 against Side Quest Games's 4.2. Harmonic Drive also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Side Quest Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Harmonic Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Side Quest Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmonic Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side Quest Games has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Side Quest Games ships an update every 2 weeks, Harmonic Drive weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Quest Games | Harmonic Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-quest-games/id6471085548/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-drive/id6760219038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 448 MB | 658 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Side Quest Games and Accessories, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714790289) | [Kareel Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872282657) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Quest Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-quest-games/id6471085548)

Unlock exclusive gaming benefits, discounts, and early access with membership programs. Connect with a community through virtual events and enjoy app-exclusive deals on gear and accessories. Explore a vast inventory of gaming supplies with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member benefits and discounts, Access to loot programs, Virtual gaming events and gatherings, App-exclusive deals on gear, Easy shopping for gaming supplies, Member-only TTRPG content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Harmonic Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-drive/id6760219038)

Experience a high-energy rhythm game where precise timing is key. Tap, hold, and flow through dynamic note charts with vibrant visuals and challenging difficulty levels. Master the beat and chase high scores with a satisfying combo system.

**Highlights:** Dynamic note charts, Multiple difficulty levels, Multiplayer & Leaderboards, Responsive controls, Visually immersive interface, Performance-based scoring, Combo system

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Right Now | $0.99 | one-time |
| We Were Infinite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Say It | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Skies | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Still Choose You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Drift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lightwalk | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Found Your Name Inside A Notebook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Innerself v2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tenacity | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Quest Games free?

Side Quest Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harmonic Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Side Quest Games or Harmonic Drive?

Harmonic Drive is rated higher. Side Quest Games averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Harmonic Drive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Side Quest Games or Harmonic Drive have ads?

Neither Side Quest Games nor Harmonic Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side Quest Games or Harmonic Drive?

Side Quest Games ships an update every 2 weeks, and Harmonic Drive weekly. Most recently, Side Quest Games was updated on October 14, 2026 and Harmonic Drive on October 21, 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.*