# Cadence vs OCO

The clearest difference is ads: Cadence at none against OCO's shown. Cadence also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). OCO's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cadence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OCO sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cadence against 4.6 for OCO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OCO has 2.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 73% positive.

Cadence ships an update daily, OCO every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cadence | OCO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-musical-playgrounds/id970786199/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oco/id1030437345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Made With Monster Love Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/970786198) | [SPECTRUM48 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/896496053) |

## What reviewers say

### Cadence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-musical-playgrounds/id970786199)

This app merges logic puzzles with music creation. Solve intricate circuit-based puzzles to generate melodies, or use the robust editor to compose your own music with synths and drum machines. It's designed for both puzzle enthusiasts and aspiring musicians.

**Highlights:** Logic-based puzzle solving, Music creation with synths and drum machines, Graph-based sequencing, Level editor, Turing-complete logic system, Sandbox mode for experimentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


### OCO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oco/id1030437345)

Engage in a captivating one-touch puzzle-platformer with over 7000 levels. Master simple controls to navigate challenging environments, create your own levels, and enjoy a unique audio-visual experience. Compete in daily challenges and strive for perfect solutions.

**Highlights:** Simple one-touch controls, Over 7000 challenging puzzles, Level editor and sharing system, Daily challenges, Minimalist design, Procedurally-generated soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | Free | one-time |
| x 2000 bits | $0.99 | one-time |
| x 5000 bits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| x 8000 bits | $2.99 | one-time |
| OCO pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| x 30000 bits | $4.99 | one-time |
| x 100000 bits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🎵 Great music/sound design
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🔓 Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/bugs
- 💰 Paywalls/in-app purchases
- 🤢 Can cause motion sickness
- 🔍 Restart level button hard to access
- 🕰️ Perfect time scores don't make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup after updates
- Slow mode issue prevents level uploads
- Levels sometimes can't be opened
- Losing progress/data after updates

**Requested features**

- Add different beat/music options
- Allow liking levels without completing them
- Improve level saving/loading
- Add more block types (traps, flippers, etc.)
- Bring back online features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cadence free?

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

### Is OCO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cadence or OCO?

OCO is rated higher. Cadence averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while OCO averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Cadence or OCO have ads?

OCO shows ads; Cadence does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cadence or OCO?

Cadence ships an update daily, and OCO every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cadence was updated on November 1, 2026 and OCO on November 1, 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.*