# Guitarfy vs Harmonic Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Harmonic Drive at 5.0 against Guitarfy's 4.4. Harmonic Drive also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Guitarfy's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitarfy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Harmonic Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Harmonic Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guitarfy has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Guitarfy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Harmonic Drive's.

Guitarfy ships an update every 2 weeks, Harmonic Drive weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitarfy | Harmonic Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarfy/id6753353633/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonic-drive/id6760219038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 658 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luciano de Paiva Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843671152) | [Kareel Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872282657) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitarfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarfy/id6753353633)

Become a rock star in this electrifying rhythm game. Play along to a diverse song selection with adjustable difficulty levels and unlock new tracks as you progress. Experience the thrill of live performance with responsive controls and stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Play along to a selection of songs, Adjustable difficulty levels, Career mode with track unlocks, Responsive note timing controls, Stunning visuals and live performance feel

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guitarfy VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Guitarfy VIP Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Guitarfy free?

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

### Is Harmonic Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guitarfy or Harmonic Drive?

Harmonic Drive is rated higher. Guitarfy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Harmonic Drive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Guitarfy or Harmonic Drive have ads?

Neither Guitarfy nor Harmonic Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guitarfy or Harmonic Drive?

Guitarfy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Harmonic Drive weekly. Most recently, Guitarfy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Harmonic Drive on October 31, 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.*