# DEEMO vs melotap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: melotap at none against DEEMO's 10. melotap also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). DEEMO's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DEEMO costs $1.99 and melotap $3.99 up front. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. melotap asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DEEMO against 5.0 for melotap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO has 5.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of DEEMO's written reviews are positive against 100% of melotap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEMO | melotap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melotap/id6747925463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#17** | #123 |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Nastaran Khanbabaei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823432684) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEMO

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Music, #136 Top Grossing · Music (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


### melotap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melotap/id6747925463)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

A serene musical rhythm game focused on melody and relaxation. Enjoy over 80 handcrafted tracks with new tunes added weekly. Its simple gameplay, soft visuals, and satisfying taps create a meditative yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted rhythm levels, Classical and folk tunes, Over 80 tracks, New tunes added weekly, Clean, minimal design, Hand-drawn illustrations, Satisfying taps with haptics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEEMO free?

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

### Is melotap free?

melotap costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

melotap is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while melotap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DEEMO or melotap have ads?

Neither DEEMO nor melotap shows ads.

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

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, and melotap every 2 months. Most recently, DEEMO was updated on October 21, 2026 and melotap on October 9, 2026.

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

DEEMO currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and melotap at #123. 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.*