Comparison

Hitstalt vs melotap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hitstalt

Enhance your music party experience with this app that integrates with Apple Music. Scan cards to automatically play music and arrange them on a timeline. It's the perfect companion for the Hitster card game.

Highlights
  • Seamless Apple Music integration
  • Optional bingo timer
  • Report non-working cards
  • Supports multiple Hitster editions
  • Automatic music playback
  • Timeline arrangement
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Discover a new way to experience your Hitster card game! With this app, you can turn every meeting into a rousing music party - perfectly coordinated with Apple Music. Key features: - Seamless integration with Apple Music - Optional bingo timer for Hitster Bingo editions - Report non-working cards Many supported Hitster editions, more will be added gradually. Here's how it works: 1. start a game 2. scan a Hitster card 3. the music starts automatically via Apple Music 4. arrange the card in front of you on your timeline Important note: - Original Hitster card game required - Apple Music subscription required Let the music play and become the ultimate Hitster with the best alternative for Apple Music users!

About

melotap

A serene musical rhythm game focused on melody and relaxation. Enjoy over 80 handcrafted tracks with new tunes added weekly. Its simple gameplay, soft visuals, and satisfying taps create a meditative yet engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted rhythm levels
  • Classical and folk tunes
  • Over 80 tracks
  • New tunes added weekly
  • Clean, minimal design
  • Hand-drawn illustrations
  • Satisfying taps with haptics
Features
Currently charting
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Melotap is a calm rhythm game built around beautiful melodies instead of fast reflexes. Play through a collection of more than 80 carefully arranged classical and folk pieces, with new tracks added regularly. Every level is handcrafted so the notes feel natural under your fingers, making it feel a little like you’re actually playing the music. The game keeps things simple. Clean visuals, hand-drawn artwork, and no unnecessary distractions. It’s something you can pick up for a few minutes to relax, or spend longer trying to perfect a piece. Melotap isn’t about chasing high scores as much as getting into the music. It’s calm, a little meditative, and just challenging enough to keep you focused. Features • Over 80 handcrafted rhythm levels inspired by classical and folk music • New tracks added regularly • Hand-drawn artwork with a clean, minimalist look • Smooth and satisfying gameplay with subtle haptic feedback • Relaxing, rewarding gameplay that’s easy to learn and enjoyable to master If you’re looking for a rhythm game that’s peaceful, musical, and made with care, give Melotap a try.

Screenshots

Hitstalt4 screens
melotap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: melotap at 5.0 against Hitstalt's 2.7. melotap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Hitstalt's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hitstalt costs $1.99 and melotap $3.99 up front. Hitstalt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. melotap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

melotap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Hitstalt's written reviews are positive against 100% of melotap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hitstalt versus melotap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHitstaltmelotap
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#105 — better#129
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan WandscheerNastaran Khanbabaei

Customer experience

Hitstalt

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%

melotap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hitstalt

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • QR codes not always readable
  • Some songs not found on Apple Music

Requested features

6 requests
  • Include Hitster Battle of the Generations
  • Add Canada Rock and Canada Bingo
  • Add Canada Summer Party
  • Option for 30-second turns
  • Allow custom cards and playlists
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  • Add songs directly to Apple Music library

melotap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hitstalt

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
None

melotap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hitstalt free?
Hitstalt costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is melotap free?
melotap costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hitstalt or melotap?
melotap is rated higher. Hitstalt averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while melotap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hitstalt or melotap have ads?
Neither Hitstalt nor melotap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hitstalt or melotap?
Hitstalt ships an update every 2 months, and melotap every 2 months. Most recently, Hitstalt was updated on October 15, 2026 and melotap on October 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hitstalt or melotap?
Hitstalt currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and melotap at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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