Comparison

Pulse Vector vs MeloTube

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

Head to head
About

Pulse Vector

A fast-paced rhythm arcade game where you swipe to throw a disc, eliminate enemies, and survive waves. Timing your throws to the beat is crucial for high scores. Unlock cosmetic customizations through gameplay and achievements.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based swipe gameplay
  • Escalating difficulty
  • Account sign-in for progress tracking
  • Global and weekly leaderboards
  • Private competition groups
  • Cosmetic unlocks
Features
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Pulse Vector is a fast-paced rhythm arcade game where precision, timing, and flow matter. Swipe to throw your disc, eliminate incoming enemies, and survive wave after wave as the tempo intensifies. Timing your throws to the beat is required to take down enemies and accumulate long chains and pushes your score higher, rewarding rhythm and control over button-mashing. Play instantly as a guest or sign in to track your progress, compete on leaderboards, and unlock visual customizations. Earn cosmetic disc styles, trails, and effects through gameplay, achievements, referrals, and weekly challenges - all purely visual, with no gameplay advantage. Features: - Rhythm-based swipe gameplay with escalating difficulty - Optional account sign-in (Sign in with Apple, Google, or email) - Global and weekly leaderboards - Private competition groups with friends - Referral rewards and cosmetic unlocks - Optional rewarded ads for bonus in-game currency - No pay-to-win mechanics Pulse Vector is designed for quick sessions or long runs - whether you're chasing a high score, perfecting your rhythm, or just enjoying the flow.

About

MeloTube

Features
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MeloTube is a 5-lane rhythm game where the charts are made by players. Pick a song on YouTube, tap along to make your own chart, and share it with everyone. ■ PLAY • Browse community charts: New, Popular, Most Played, Favorites and your own. Search by chart, song or creator, and filter by genre. • Play the MeloTube Awards — charts hand-picked by the team and featured on the home screen. • Tap, hold, slide into the next lane and flick arrows in time with the music. Hit EXCELLENT to build your combo. • Every chart has its own leaderboard. Finish a chart in the top 10 and your score is posted automatically. • Race the ghost of any record on the leaderboard and see exactly where you won or lost. • Send reactions to creators whose charts you enjoyed. ■ BATTLE • Real-time 1-on-1 battles on the same chart. Watch the tug-of-war meter and your rival's combo as you play. • Pick a skill before the match — Attack (blind), Silent (mute) or Shake — charge it with your combo, and fire it when it hurts most. • Invite a friend or a recent rival for a rematch. ■ CREATE • Paste a YouTube link and tap the 5 lanes while the song plays. Your timing becomes the notes. • Fine-tune every note: timing, lane, holds, slides and flick arrows. Copy a section to repeat it, and test play before you publish. • Choose a scroll speed and genre, then publish your chart for everyone to play. Drafts are saved automatically. ■ LEVEL UP • Earn XP every time you play. Unlock more than 80 titles and show one next to your name on leaderboards. • Unlock note colors and stages as you level up. • Get notified about new songs and when someone beats your top-3 record. ■ GOOD TO KNOW • Music plays through the official YouTube embedded player. MeloTube never downloads or records audio. • No sign-up required. • Available in English, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese. • Report inappropriate charts and hide creators you don't want to see. • An internet connection is required. Videos that don't allow playback outside YouTube can't be used. • If the timing feels off, adjust Timing offset or switch Graphics to Lite in Settings.

Screenshots

Pulse Vector4 screens
MeloTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse Vector at none against MeloTube's shown. Pulse Vector also leads on device support (3 vs 1). MeloTube's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse Vector ships an update every 3 days, MeloTube daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pulse Vector versus MeloTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse VectorMeloTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederick TeeInfigate.Co.Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Vector

No in-app purchases

None

MeloTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse Vector free?
Pulse Vector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeloTube free?
MeloTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse Vector or MeloTube have ads?
MeloTube shows ads; Pulse Vector does not.
Which is updated more often, Pulse Vector or MeloTube?
Pulse Vector ships an update every 3 days, and MeloTube daily. Most recently, Pulse Vector was updated on November 5, 2026 and MeloTube on November 10, 2026.

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