# DEEMO vs Nimian Legends

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nimian Legends at none against DEEMO's 10. DEEMO's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 156). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DEEMO costs $1.99 and Nimian Legends $4.99 up front. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nimian Legends asks for nothing beyond the download.

DEEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO has 5.1K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 78% of Nimian Legends's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEMO | Nimian Legends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744/reviews)** | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimian-legends-brightridge/id1021026309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Robert Kabwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580664046) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #58 Top Grossing · Music, #69 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a captivating piano rhythm game with a heartwarming fairytale story. Play over 60 free songs, unlock more as you progress, and immerse yourself in a world of music and mystery. This standalone game offers intuitive gameplay and a touching narrative.

**Highlights:** 60+ free songs in story mode, Unlock more tracks and progress story, Original piano songs from famous composers, Simple and intuitive rhythm gameplay, Explore scenes and find hidden elements, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rayark Selection Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rayark Selection Vol.2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MILI Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| V.K Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rayark Selection Vol.3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cytus Selection Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cytus Selection Vol.2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knight Iris | $3.99 | one-time |
| M2U X NICODE Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Hourglass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful music and art
- 🎨 Unique and charming story
- 🎹 Immersive piano-based gameplay
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Difficulty calibration can be tricky
- 🔒 Lost progress and purchases not restored

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on cutscenes and loading screens
- Unresponsive controls and timing issues

**Requested features**

- More free songs and content
- Improved cloud save and data restoration
- Optimization for newer devices


### Nimian Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimian-legends-brightridge/id1021026309)

Explore a vast open-world fantasy realm as various creatures. Engage in story-driven adventures or simply wander and discover hidden secrets. Customize your experience with dynamic weather, time of day, and visual filters.

**Highlights:** Open-world fantasy exploration, Shape-shifting into animals and dragons, Story and explore modes, Photo mode with Spirit View, World customization (time, weather, filters), Discover legends and lore, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ THANKYOU
- 🌟 Beautiful and relaxing open world
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Calming and atmospheric music
- 🐶 Enjoyable animal transformations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Frustrating or unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Lack of guidance or instructions
- 🐛 Crashes, bugs, and optimization issues
- 🔍 Narrow story and limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- Unresponsive or glitchy controls

**Requested features**

- More story chapters and content
- Controller support
- Improved camera and movement controls
- Optimization for latest devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEEMO free?

DEEMO costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Nimian Legends free?

Nimian Legends costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEEMO or Nimian Legends?

DEEMO is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Nimian Legends averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.

### Do DEEMO or Nimian Legends have ads?

Neither DEEMO nor Nimian Legends shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEEMO or Nimian Legends?

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, and Nimian Legends every 2 months. Most recently, DEEMO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nimian Legends on October 26, 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.*