# SUPERSTAR SMTOWN vs Rhythm Hive

The clearest difference is ads: Rhythm Hive at none against SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's shown. Rhythm Hive also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and ratings volume (38K vs 10K). SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SUPERSTAR SMTOWN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rhythm Hive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SUPERSTAR SMTOWN against 4.5 for Rhythm Hive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's written reviews are positive against 62% of Rhythm Hive's.

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN ships an update every 2 weeks, Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SUPERSTAR SMTOWN | Rhythm Hive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-smtown/id890937532/reviews) | **[4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#10** |
| Size | 422 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dalcomsoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/890937535) | [DRIMAGE Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617588027) |

## What reviewers say

### SUPERSTAR SMTOWN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-smtown/id890937532)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Music, #93 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Engage with your favorite K-POP artists' music in this rhythm game. Collect and upgrade artist cards to build powerful decks, compete in weekly leagues, and complete missions for rewards. Enjoy regular events tied to artist comebacks and concerts.

**Highlights:** Play SMTOWN artist songs, Collect and upgrade artist cards, Build custom card decks, Compete in weekly leagues, Complete daily missions, Participate in events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trick Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| EVERYDAY PACKAGE | $0.99 | one-time |
| 33 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 39 Diamond | $3.39 | one-time |
| 57 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 62 Diamond | $5.29 | one-time |
| 120 Diamond | $9.89 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 375 Diamond | $29.49 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $83.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Generous event rewards
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🎶 Wide selection of K-pop songs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing card management system

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not registering properly
- Sudden account disconnections
- Inability to open mystery boxes
- Stuck at 10.2% during loading

**Requested features**

- Add more songs from older SM artists
- Implement a card trading system
- Improve event difficulty and rewards balance
- Optimize performance for older devices


### Rhythm Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythm-hive/id1537758048)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Music, #23 Top Free · Music, #144 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Play rhythm games featuring music from popular K-Pop artists. Collect artist photo cards, unlock exclusive voice and message cards, and create personalized diaries with artist themes and stickers. New users and Weverse members receive special rewards.

**Highlights:** Play rhythm games with K-Pop music, Collect artist photo cards, Unlock exclusive voice and message cards, Create artist-themed diaries, New user missions and rewards, Weverse user exclusive rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hive Pass : BTS | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : TXT | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : ENHYPEN | $4.99 | per month |
| Hive Pass : SVT. | $4.99 | per month |
| FAN Plus : BTS | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : TXT | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : ENHYPEN | $6.49 | per month |
| FAN Plus : SEVENTEEN | $6.49 | per month |
| rhv_com_royalpass | $2.99 | one-time |
| rhv_com_royalpassplus | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔀 Ability to switch between groups
- 🙌 Enjoyable music and rhythm experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Lack of customization and personalization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Incorrect note registrations
- Sync issues between audio and gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more groups and songs
- Improve card collection and progression system
- Implement a pause button during gameplay
- Introduce a competitive ranking system
- Allow trading or selling of duplicate cards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SUPERSTAR SMTOWN free?

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

### Is Rhythm Hive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Rhythm Hive?

Rhythm Hive is rated higher. SUPERSTAR SMTOWN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Rhythm Hive averages 4.5 from 38K ratings.

### Do SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Rhythm Hive have ads?

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN shows ads; Rhythm Hive does not.

### Which is updated more often, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Rhythm Hive?

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rhythm Hive every 5 weeks. Most recently, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rhythm Hive on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Rhythm Hive?

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Rhythm Hive 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.*