Comparison

Fantastic Steps vs Dynamix Universe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fantastic Steps

A rhythm-based game where players tap the screen to make a character climb steps. Success depends on precise timing with a metronome's beat to avoid falling. Compete to climb the highest number of steps and earn trophies.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Precise tap timing
  • Climb steps to earn trophies
  • Metronome-guided challenges
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
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Simple game that very very difficult to climb the steps rhythmical. Dare to compete the number of steps. It is fun to play the game in time to music. Tap the screen when the pendulum of a metronome is in the safe area ( colored bar ) to climb the steps. If you get the timing wrong, you will fall down. Match the timing and run up the steps with the rhythm and get the trophy. How many steps you can climb? We are waiting for your challenge.

About

Dynamix Universe

Embark on a cosmic adventure to uncover why music vanished from history. Explore planets, discover data ruins, and collect rhythm fragments. This sequel enhances the original gameplay with a compelling story and new challenging mechanics.

Highlights
  • Story-driven cosmic exploration
  • Three-lane falling note gameplay
  • Simultaneous markers and new note types
  • Discover lost rhythm fragments
  • Uncover music's disappearance from history
Features
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Dynamix Universe is the sequel to the music game Dynamix, expanding its classic rhythm gameplay with a rich story adventure. As a member of the Space Development Team, you’ll journey to unknown planets, dive into data ruins, and search for lost Rhythm Fragments. Awaken melodies long fallen silent, and unearth the truth behind music’s disappearance. Gameplay continues the original’s signature three-sided falling-note design. Tap notes across left, center, and right zones—each tied to a different instrument. Dynamix Universe also adds brand-new note types for a more immersive, challenging rhythm experience.

Screenshots

Fantastic Steps4 screens
Dynamix Universe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fantastic Steps at none against Dynamix Universe's 14. Fantastic Steps also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Dynamix Universe's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dynamix Universe sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Fantastic Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fantastic Steps ships an update every 6 weeks, Dynamix Universe every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fantastic Steps versus Dynamix Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFantastic StepsDynamix Universe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkon sugimotoC4Cat Entertainment Ltd.

Customer experience

Fantastic Steps

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Dynamix Universe

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

Fantastic Steps

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Dynamix Universe

One-time14
  • 20 BIT (+5)$1.99
  • 20 BIT$1.99
  • Beginner's Special Pack$1.99
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  • 50 BIT (+20)$4.99
  • 60 BIT$4.99
  • 70 BIT (+30)$6.99
  • 100 BIT$7.99
  • 180 BIT (+80)$17.99
  • 260 BIT$19.99
  • 400 BIT$29.99
  • 550 BIT$39.99
  • 700 BIT$49.99
  • 600 BIT (+400)$59.99
  • 850 BIT$59.99

Questions

Is Fantastic Steps free?
Fantastic Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dynamix Universe free?
Dynamix Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fantastic Steps or Dynamix Universe have ads?
Neither Fantastic Steps nor Dynamix Universe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fantastic Steps or Dynamix Universe?
Fantastic Steps ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dynamix Universe every 6 days. Most recently, Fantastic Steps was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dynamix Universe on October 28, 2026.

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