Comparison

DEEMO vs Cytus II

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

Head to head
About

DEEMO

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
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"Never Left Without Saying Goodbye." The world acclaimed, mobile rhythm game that's touched over 10 million players. Created by the team that brought you Cytus, the original Rayark team has created a whole new texture to the piano rhythm game DEEMO. A girl who fell from the skies and lost her past; Deemo, who plays the piano all alone in the world of the treehouse; an accidental encounter between the two. The music flows as the fingers hit the piano keys. The start of a fairytale journey has begun... Game Features: -60+ free songs in story mode, including more than 220 songs -Unlock more tracks as the game progresses, experience a story that will move you -Accompany Deemo and engage with this stunning, modern fairytale -Plenty of original piano songs in various music genres, many composed by famous composers from around the world -Simple and intuitive gameplay, experience touching emotion through music -Through tapping and sliding, follow the rhythm to play along -Explore the scenes, piece together the clues, and obtain hidden in-game elements -Stand-alone game; no need to have internet connection to play -Twitter and Facebook score sharing function. Proceed to Youtube for official videos.

About

Cytus II

Immerse yourself in a futuristic music rhythm game where you tap along to the beat. Explore a virtual internet world and uncover a compelling story through engaging gameplay and a vast library of songs.

Highlights
  • Active Judgement Line rhythm gameplay
  • 250+ high-quality songs
  • Over 800 different charts
  • Story system 'iM'
  • Cinematic visual experience
Features
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"Cytus II" is a music rhythm game created by Rayark Games. It's our fourth rhythm game title, following the footsteps of three global successes, "Cytus", "DEEMO" and "VOEZ". This sequel to "Cytus" brings back the original staff and is a product of hardwork and devotion. In the future, humans have redefined internet development and connections. We can now easily sync the real world with the internet world, changing life as we have known for thousands of years. In the mega virtual internet space cyTus, there exists a mysterious DJ legend Æsir. His music has an irresistible charm; people fall madly in love with his music. Rumor has it that every note and beat of his music hits the audiences in the depths of their souls. One day, Æsir, who had never shown his face before, suddenly announced that he will be holding the first mega virtual concert —— Æsir-FEST and will invite a top idol singer and a popular DJ as opening performances. The instant the ticket sales began, an unprecedented rush occurred. Everyone wanted to see Æsir's real face. On the day of the FEST, millions of people were connected to the event. At one hour before the event started, the previous world record for most simultaneous connection was smashed. The whole city was on its feet, waiting for Æsir to descent from the skies... Game Features: - The unique "Active Judgement Line" rhythm game playstyle Tap the notes as the judgement line hits them to achieve a high score. Through five different kinds of notes and the judgement line that actively adjusts its speed according to the beat, the gameplay experience is further combined with the music. Players can easily immerse themselves in the songs. - A total of 250+ high-quality songs (50+ in base game, 200+ as IAP) The game includes songs by composers from all across the world, Japan, Korea, the US, Europe, Taiwan and more. Through the characters, players get to play songs from different genres including but not limited to: electronic, rock and classical. We are confident that this game will live up to the hype and expectations. - Over 800 different charts Over 800 different charts designed, from easy to hard. The rich game content can satisfy players of different levels. Experience exciting challenges and enjoyment through the sensation of your fingertips. - Explore the virtual internet world with the game's characters The one-of-a-kind story system "iM" will lead the players and the in-game characters to slowly piece together the story and world behind "Cytus II". Reveal the truth of the story with a rich, cinematic visual experience. PAFF (CV:上坂すみれ Sumire Uesaka) NEKO (CV:花守ゆみり Yumiri Hanamori) Xenon (CV:関智一 Tomokazu Seki) ConneR (CV:竹内栄治 Eiji Takeuchi) Cherry (CV:ファイルーズあい Fairouz Ai) Nora (CV:石見舞菜香 Manaka Iwami) Ivy (CV:河瀬茉希 Maki Kawase) Vanessa (CV:楠木ともり Tomori Kusunoki) Rin (CV:能登麻美子 Mamiko Noto) ************************************************************* Cytus II will perform a connection authentication for its In-app purchases from time to time. If you discover during the authentication period that your IAP was lost due to your device not connecting to the internet, please make sure your device is connected to the internet. Afterwards, click "Restore Purchases" to recover your IAP. ************************************************************* ※ This game contains mild violence and vulgar language. Suitable for users age 15 and above. ※ This game contains additional in-app purchases. Please purchased base on personal interest and ability. Do not overspend. ※ Please pay attention to your game time and avoid addiction. ※ Please do not use this game for gambling or other illegal purposes.

Screenshots

DEEMO4 screens
Cytus II4 screens

Verdict

The call

DEEMO and Cytus II both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cytus II's. DEEMO also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Cytus II's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

DEEMO costs $1.99 and Cytus II $1.99 up front. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cytus II sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DEEMO against 4.8 for Cytus II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 9.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cytus II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, Cytus II monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
DEEMO versus Cytus II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEEMOCytus II
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.9 (5.1K ratings) — better4.8 (9.4K ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.1K9.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#9 — better#12
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.8 GB3.2 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedRayark International Limited

Customer experience

DEEMO

All ratings5,075 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.9%

Cytus II

All ratings9,415 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews530 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

DEEMO

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Cytus II

From 9.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and art style
  • 🎶 Diverse and high-quality music
  • 🔍 Compelling story and character interactions
  • 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive DLC characters and song packs
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
  • 🤔 Confusing tutorial and learning curve
  • 🔍 Incomplete story and lack of content

Bugs and requests

DEEMO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on cutscenes and loading screens
  • Unresponsive controls and timing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free songs and content
  • Improved cloud save and data restoration
  • Optimization for newer devices

Cytus II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Missed notes despite accurate timing
  • Glitched level progression and unlocks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode for difficult songs
  • More free content and story updates
  • Optimization for older devices
  • Ability to create custom songs/levels

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DEEMO

One-time10
  • Rayark Selection Vol.1$3.99
  • Rayark Selection Vol.2$3.99
  • MILI Collection$3.99
Show 7 more
  • V.K Collection$3.99
  • Rayark Selection Vol.3$3.99
  • Cytus Selection Vol.1$3.99
  • Cytus Selection Vol.2$3.99
  • Knight Iris$3.99
  • M2U X NICODE Collection$3.99
  • Forgotten Hourglass$9.99
16 purchases

Cytus II

One-time16
  • Battle CHAOS 2019$1.99
  • ConneR$3.99
  • Xenon$3.99
Show 13 more
  • Cherry$3.99
  • Nora$3.99
  • Neko$3.99
  • CAPSO$4.99
  • COLORFUL STAGE!$4.99
  • Marvelous Mix vol. 1$4.99
  • Miku Extend 2025$4.99
  • NEKO_II$7.99
  • Aroma$9.99
  • Alice$9.99
  • Kizuna AI$9.99
  • Miku$9.99
  • 9 Characters$34.99

Questions

Is DEEMO free?
DEEMO costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cytus II free?
Cytus II costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEEMO or Cytus II?
DEEMO is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Cytus II averages 4.8 from 9.4K ratings.
Do DEEMO or Cytus II have ads?
Neither DEEMO nor Cytus II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DEEMO or Cytus II?
DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, and Cytus II monthly. Most recently, DEEMO was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cytus II on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, DEEMO or Cytus II?
DEEMO currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Cytus II at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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