# Pitapat vs Simple

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Pitapat's 13. Simple also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Pitapat's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pitapat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pitapat against 4.8 for Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Pitapat's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simple's.

Pitapat ships an update every 4 months, Simple every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pitapat | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitapat-beat/id779286500/reviews) | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id1662361303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 157 MB | 662 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) | [豫 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662324222) |

## 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 |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id1662361303)

Experience a unique rhythm game with a minimalist aesthetic and engaging gameplay. Explore a story of character growth and uncover hidden truths in a world of simple beauty. Enjoy a completely free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Varied chart design, Curated music selection, Character story progression, Free to play, No ads or in-app purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pitapat free?

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

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Simple is rated higher. Pitapat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Simple averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do Pitapat or Simple have ads?

Neither Pitapat nor Simple shows ads.

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

Pitapat ships an update every 4 months, and Simple every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pitapat was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simple on October 12, 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.*