# DEEMO vs Cytus II

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.

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.

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.

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, Cytus II monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEMO | Cytus II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus-ii/id1290687550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #12 | **#10** |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEMO

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Music, #101 Top Grossing · Music, #119 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


### Cytus II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus-ii/id1290687550)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Music, #37 Top Paid · Casual, #47 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle CHAOS 2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ConneR | $3.99 | one-time |
| Xenon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cherry | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nora | $3.99 | one-time |
| Neko | $3.99 | one-time |
| CAPSO | $4.99 | one-time |
| COLORFUL STAGE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marvelous Mix vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Miku Extend 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NEKO_II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Aroma | $9.99 | one-time |
| Alice | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kizuna AI | $9.99 | one-time |
| Miku | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9 Characters | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Missed notes despite accurate timing
- Glitched level progression and unlocks

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Cytus II on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DEEMO or Cytus II?

DEEMO currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Cytus II at #10. 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.*