# DEEMO vs Thumper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thumper at none against DEEMO's 10. Thumper also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). DEEMO's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (90% vs 77%). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DEEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO has 5.1K ratings behind it against 663, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 77% of Thumper's.

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, Thumper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEMO | Thumper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744/reviews)** | [4.6 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 663 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 76.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #14 | **#12** |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Drool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275826615) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEMO

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Music, #125 Top Grossing · Music, #190 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


### Thumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Music, #95 Top Grossing · Music, #129 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience intense rhythm-based action with brutal physicality and blistering speed. Navigate nine epic levels as a space beetle, confronting terrifying bosses and a maniacal giant head. Enjoy a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.

**Highlights:** Nine epic levels, Adrenalizing boss battles, Psychedelic visuals, Original soundtrack, Smooth 60 FPS performance, PLAY + mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEEMO free?

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

### Is Thumper free?

Thumper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEEMO or Thumper?

DEEMO is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Thumper averages 4.6 from 663 ratings.

### Do DEEMO or Thumper have ads?

Neither DEEMO nor Thumper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEEMO or Thumper?

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, and Thumper every 3 weeks. Most recently, DEEMO was updated on September 25, 2026 and Thumper on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DEEMO or Thumper?

DEEMO currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Thumper at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*