Dynamix vs Malody
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dynamix
Experience a unique rhythm game with a triple-dropping track design that lets you feel like you're composing the music as you play. This hardcore mobile music game offers a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience with a collection of original songs.
- Triple-dropping track design
- Rhythmical and varying play style
- Feel like composing music
- Hong Kong original songs
- Hardcore mobile music game
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Dynamix, the hardcore mobile music game is the first publishing game made by C4Cat. Dynamix introduces a new style of music game. Its triple-dropping track design provides a more rhythmical and varying play style. Player feel like composing the song during gameplay. The first release version of Dynamix includes more than 20 Hong Kong original songs.
Malody
This is a cross-platform music game simulator that allows users to play and create music charts. It supports various chart formats, custom skins, and offers multiplayer modes with online rankings. A community wiki facilitates chart sharing and collaboration.
- Supports multiple chart formats (osu, sm, bms, etc.)
- In-game chart editor for creation and sharing
- Multiplayer mode for all game modes
- Customizable skins and play effects
- Online ranking system
- Community wiki for chart uploads and sharing
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Malody is a cross-platform music game (Simulator) which is developed by a group of dedicated volunteers. Features: * Support variety of chart formats: osu, sm, bms, pms, mc, tja. * In game editor, for creating and sharing charts. * Multiplayer, for all mode. * Support full keysound chart. * Support custom skin. * Support play recording. * Support play effect: random, flip, const, rush, hide, origin, death. * Support online ranking. * Wiki based community where you can upload and share charts. * In game multiple language: English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Thai, Russian, French, Korean. How to import chart: http://m.mugzone.net/wiki/175 Custom skinning document: http://m.mugzone.net/wiki/1778
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dynamix at Free against Malody's $2.99. Malody's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Dynamix is free to download; Malody costs $2.99 up front. Dynamix sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Malody asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dynamix against 4.3 for Malody. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 276 and 176 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Dynamix's written reviews are positive against 66% of Malody's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Dynamix | Malody |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (276 ratings) | 4.3 (176 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews — better | 65.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | 176 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | C4Cat Entertainment Ltd. | 京容 何 |
Customer experience
Dynamix
Malody
User reviews
Dynamix
From 276 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing designs
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 💯 Challenging difficulties
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🤔 Confusing menus and navigation
Malody
From 176 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Multiple game modes (mania, taiko, catch, key, etc.)
- 🎵 Extensive song library with custom map support
- 📱 Excellent osu!mania port for mobile
- 🛠️ Built-in map editor for creating custom charts
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent server connection issues
- 🔐 Login and account authentication problems
- 📧 Email verification not sending properly
- 🎮 Hitbox issues on narrow screens (iPhone 11+)
- ⌨️ No keyboard support on iOS
Bugs and requests
Dynamix
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game data loss after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Persistent crashing on certain songs
Requested features
4 requests- Custom song creation
- Player vs player mode
- Adjustable timing windows
- More free song content
Malody
Reported bugs
15 issues- Server errors preventing login
- Account registration fails with 'account doesn't exist' error
- Confirmation codes not being sent
- App randomly logs out users
- Sign-in stuck on 'Signing in' screen
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- Store page crashes when attempting to download songs
- Chart download progress stuck at 1%
- Map editor freezes when creating new maps
- Portrait mode displays upside down
- Notification center opens during gameplay on far-right lane
- Skins detected as songs when imported
- Audio offset causing timing issues
- Taiko mode sound effects playing regardless of hits
- Unable to create new charts from new songs
- Game doesn't load after exiting login screen
Requested features
13 requests- Keyboard support for iOS devices
- Easier skin downloading and management with search functionality
- Backup and cloud save system for charts and progress
- Adjustable hitbox positioning (higher on screen)
- Universal offset setting across all songs
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- Better ranking and leveling system explanation
- More Catch mode content and tournaments
- Disable sound effects option for Taiko mode
- Expandable leaderboard and player search
- Visible PP points system like osu!
- Taller button hitboxes for easier gameplay
- More frequent app updates
- Ability to import audio files beyond Apple Music
In-app purchases
Dynamix
- 100 Bits$1.99
- Package Rising$3.99
- 300 Bits$3.99
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- Package Evas$3.99
- Package Four Horsemen$3.99
- Package Horoscope$3.99
- Package Piano$3.99
- Package ArcStar Collection #2$3.99
- Package Z.H.D. Collaboration$3.99
- 600 Bits$7.99
- 1000 Bits$11.99
Malody
No in-app purchases
