# Pitapat vs Rhythm Journey

The clearest difference is rating: Pitapat at 4.5 against Rhythm Journey's 4.1. Pitapat also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (71% vs 61%). Rhythm Journey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pitapat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rhythm Journey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pitapat holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pitapat's written reviews are positive against 61% of Rhythm Journey's.

Pitapat ships an update every 4 months, Rhythm Journey weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitapat | Rhythm Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitapat-beat/id779286500/reviews)** | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-journey/id1602799241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARIKA CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/598872506) | [Yuseok Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581925528) |

## What reviewers say

### Pitapat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitapat-beat/id779286500)

Tap to the rhythm of techno music in this smartphone rhythm game. Compete with players worldwide by achieving high scores and leveling up. Features original music and characters from the classic "Technicbeat" series.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based tapping gameplay, Global score competition, Leveling system for higher scores, Original music tracks, Classic characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taito Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taito Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taito Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Rhythm Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-journey/id1602799241)

Experience a hardcore rhythm game with simple two-button controls that are easy to learn but challenging to master. Immerse yourself in 160 stages and 32 tracks, uncovering character stories through lyrics and vocals while playing authentic drum rhythms across various musical genres.

**Highlights:** Authentic drum rhythms, Character-driven stories via lyrics/vocals, Easy to learn, hard to master controls, 160 stages and 32 tracks, Variety of musical genres and beats, Assist options for progression

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rhythm Journey | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shield | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rhythm Journey Package | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitapat free?

Pitapat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rhythm Journey free?

Rhythm Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pitapat or Rhythm Journey?

Pitapat is rated higher. Pitapat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Rhythm Journey averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.

### Do Pitapat or Rhythm Journey have ads?

Neither Pitapat nor Rhythm Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pitapat or Rhythm Journey?

Pitapat ships an update every 4 months, and Rhythm Journey weekly. Most recently, Pitapat was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rhythm Journey on November 3, 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.*