Comparison

HyperJam vs COLOR BEAT

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

Head to head
About

HyperJam

Experience a neon rhythm arcade where you catch the beat and light up the stage. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer jam sessions. Customize your look and build your music career to climb the Hall of Fame.

Highlights
  • Neon rhythm arcade gameplay
  • Catch the beat mechanics
  • Solo and multiplayer modes
  • Customizable note skins, hit animations, and gear
  • Music career building
  • Profile showcase
  • Hall of Fame leaderboards
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HyperJam is a neon rhythm arcade where the stage is yours. Pick a track, catch the beat, and let the run light up around you. Play a quick song, or jump into a jam session with friends in multiplayer. The experience is yours to shape. Own the stage with note skins, hit animations, and gear looks. Build your music career, showcase your profile, and climb through the Hall of Fame. Support: singlehandforge@gmail.com

About

COLOR BEAT

Features
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Tap, flick and follow the music. COLOR BEAT is a landscape rhythm game with six original tracks, six note types and five difficulty levels. Start on EASY, build your combos and work your way toward MASTER. SIX WAYS TO HIT THE BEAT Tap, flick, hold, slide, trace and critical notes keep your fingers moving with the music. FIND YOUR CHALLENGE Choose from five difficulty levels and adjust note speed. Try mirror and random options for a different way to play a familiar track. TURN YOUR AUDIO INTO CHARTS Import an audio file stored on your device and generate a playable chart. Audio analysis happens on your device, without uploading your music for processing. File compatibility and results vary by audio source. ADJUST THE TIMING Tap along to measure audio delay and adjust judgment timing for your device and headphones. SIX ORIGINAL TRACKS INCLUDED Play original tracks from 132 to 190 BPM, including offline play for bundled songs. Keep track of best scores, full combos, missions and play history. NO ADS OR ACCOUNT REQUIRED No advertising or tracking. Scores and settings are stored on your device. Privacy Policy: https://tmpacc100.github.io/colorbeat-support/privacy.html Support: https://tmpacc100.github.io/colorbeat-support/support.html

Screenshots

HyperJam3 screens
COLOR BEAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HyperJam at weekly against COLOR BEAT's every 3 weeks. COLOR BEAT's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

HyperJam ships an update weekly, COLOR BEAT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HyperJam versus COLOR BEAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperJamCOLOR BEAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKelvin AngMakino Shii

In-app purchases

None

HyperJam

No in-app purchases

None

COLOR BEAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HyperJam free?
HyperJam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COLOR BEAT free?
COLOR BEAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HyperJam or COLOR BEAT have ads?
Neither HyperJam nor COLOR BEAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HyperJam or COLOR BEAT?
HyperJam ships an update weekly, and COLOR BEAT every 3 weeks. Most recently, HyperJam was updated on October 23, 2026 and COLOR BEAT on October 25, 2026.

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