Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth vs Beat Engine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth
Tap to the beat of the music to achieve high scores in this addictive rhythm game. It features a diverse soundtrack from Japanese and Western artists. This updated version includes cloud saving and offset adjustment for a refined experience.
- Touch-based rhythm gameplay
- Music from Japanese and Western artists
- High score challenges
- Cloud saving
- Offset adjustment
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Rhythm Control 2 is the sequel to the addictive music game that topped the charts in Japan and Sweden. Touch the markers in rhythm with the music and try to get a high score! Featuring music from both Japanese and western bands and musicians, including Bit Shifter, YMCK, Boeoes Kaelstigen and Slagsmålsklubben. This is a remake of the original Rhythm Control 2 released on iOS back in 2012! Now with additional features such as Cloud Saving and offset adjustment!
Beat Engine
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The Universe is Driven by the Beat. Turn your musical skills into rocket fuel in Beat Engine, the high-octane rhythm game where your accuracy dictates how far you explore the cosmos. Immerse yourself in a journey across the stars, using every tap to propel your ship through a stunning celestial odyssey from Pluto back to Earth.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beat Engine at weekly against Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Beat Engine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth ships an update every 4 weeks, Beat Engine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth | Beat Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 291 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Scott | Neti Phochot |
In-app purchases
Rhythm Control 2 Rebirth
- 61 Degrees Song Pack 1$4.99
- 61 Degrees Song Pack 3$4.99
- 61 Degrees Song Pack 2$4.99
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- Hardcore Selections Pack 2$4.99
- Donk Terrorist Song Pack 1$4.99
- Hardcore Selections Pack 1$4.99
- Phoenix Project Song Pack 1$4.99
Beat Engine
- Remove Ads$1.99
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