# Pitapat vs Sonolus

The clearest difference is rating: Pitapat at 4.7 against Sonolus's 3.8. Pitapat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sonolus's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 15) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pitapat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sonolus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pitapat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonolus has 1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pitapat's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sonolus's.

Pitapat ships an update every 4 months, Sonolus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitapat | Sonolus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitapat-beat/id779286500/reviews)** | [3.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 157 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARIKA CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/598872506) | [MACAU FOSFENES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516590315) |

## 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Majicon Warz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sonolus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonolus/id1637055220)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Music, #87 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Dive into a vibrant rhythm game community. Play solo, with friends, or compete against others. Create and share your own custom levels and replays.

**Highlights:** Rhythm game exploration, Multiplayer gameplay, Level creation, Replay sharing, Community connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem x500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem x1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem x2200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem x6000 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Great rhythm game
- 👍 Lots of custom content
- 👍 Fantastic experience
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Banned from server
- 🐛 Failed connections
- 🐛 Odd controls
- 🔒 Homophobic creators
- 🐛 Server issues

**Reported bugs**

- Chart preview keeps playing on loop
- Ads

**Requested features**

- More Project Sekai charts
- Kpop server


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitapat free?

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

### Is Sonolus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pitapat or Sonolus?

Pitapat is rated higher. Pitapat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sonolus averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Pitapat or Sonolus have ads?

Sonolus shows ads; Pitapat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pitapat or Sonolus?

Pitapat ships an update every 4 months, and Sonolus every 2 months. Most recently, Pitapat was updated on September 14, 2026 and Sonolus on September 25, 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.*