# Malody vs polytone

The clearest difference is price: polytone at Free against Malody's $2.99. polytone also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (74% vs 66%). Malody's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 37) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

polytone is free to download; Malody costs $2.99 up front. polytone sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Malody asks for nothing beyond the download.

polytone holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 179 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Malody's written reviews are positive against 74% of polytone's.

Malody ships an update every 6 weeks, polytone every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malody | polytone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody/id989630809/reviews) | **[4.9 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polytone-rhythm-game/id1039246228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [京容 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514416677) | [Haonan Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039246227) |

## What reviewers say

### Malody

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · 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


### polytone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polytone-rhythm-game/id1039246228)

Experience music like never before in this immersive first-person rhythm game. Tap on incoming musical notes in time with the beat. Discover unique visuals and curated music for a fresh rhythm gaming adventure.

**Highlights:** First-person perspective, Tap on music notes, Unique visual elements, Curated music collections, Immersive rhythm experience

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earth and Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| In Circles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reflex | $0.99 | one-time |
| At the Distant World of Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| F*****g High (SK Remix) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Terminal Shore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eternalisms | $0.99 | one-time |
| world electronica BOFU 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunder | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1nn0c3n+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| F*****g High | $0.99 | one-time |
| Channel 88 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brave The Elements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Contrast | $0.99 | one-time |
| DistorteD MoonlighT | $0.99 | one-time |
| Next Anthem... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Firmament | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vainglory | $0.99 | one-time |
| EVERYTHING | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colosseum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Let Me Drive | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Vertices | $1.00 | one-time |
| All Tracks ver.1.3 | $1.49 | one-time |
| All Tracks ver.1.7 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Trance Journey vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Tracks ver.1.5 | $2.49 | one-time |
| All Tracks ver.1.9 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Selection from WAVES | $2.49 | one-time |
| polytone Welcome Bundle 1 | $2.49 | one-time |
| polytone MusicFes | $2.49 | one-time |
| all tracks 1.0 (iOS Special) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Vertices | $4.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Vertices | $8.00 | one-time |
| 2000 Vertices | $16.00 | one-time |
| 4000 Vertices | $32.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malody free?

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

### Is polytone free?

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

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

polytone is rated higher. Malody averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while polytone averages 4.9 from 153 ratings.

### Do Malody or polytone have ads?

Neither Malody nor polytone shows ads.

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

Malody ships an update every 6 weeks, and polytone every 3 months. Most recently, Malody was updated on October 29, 2026 and polytone on October 29, 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.*