# Dynamix vs Malody

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dynamix | Malody |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamix/id945955095/reviews) | [4.3 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody/id989630809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **276** | 176 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [C4Cat Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945955094) | [京容 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514416677) |

## What reviewers say

### Dynamix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamix/id945955095)

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.

**Highlights:** Triple-dropping track design, Rhythmical and varying play style, Feel like composing music, Hong Kong original songs, Hardcore mobile music game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package Rising | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Bits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Evas | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Four Horsemen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Horoscope | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Piano | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package ArcStar Collection #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Z.H.D. Collaboration | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 Bits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Bits | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing designs
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 💯 Challenging difficulties
- 👍 Beginner-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🤔 Confusing menus and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Game data loss after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Persistent crashing on certain songs

**Requested features**

- Custom song creation
- Player vs player mode
- Adjustable timing windows
- More free song content


### Malody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody/id989630809)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Music, #174 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dynamix free?

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

### Is Malody free?

Malody costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dynamix or Malody?

Dynamix and Malody are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 276 and 176 ratings respectively.

### Do Dynamix or Malody have ads?

Neither Dynamix nor Malody shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dynamix or Malody?

Dynamix ships an update every 6 weeks, and Malody every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dynamix was updated on September 30, 2026 and Malody on September 30, 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.*