Malody vs TAKUMI³
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
TAKUMI³
Tap falling notes in rhythm to the music in this engaging game. Unlock new songs and customize your gameplay experience with adjustable settings. Enjoy a wide range of difficulty levels suitable for all players.
- Rhythm-based note tapping
- Lane and note changes
- Over 30 unlockable songs
- Adjustable game speed and judgment
- Customizable lane height, angle, and skins
- Wide range of difficulty levels
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A rhythm game by rhythm gamers, for rhythm gamers — "TAKUMI³"! Dynamic lanes and note widths that shift seamlessly alongside the music and BPM. Experience a fresh take on note-tapping action that satisfies both visually and rhythmically! Over 100 songs playable right from the start! Plus, unlock tons of popular tracks completely for free just by playing through the game! [Featured Song List (Excerpt)] FREEDOM DiVE↓ / xi Re：End of a Dream / uma vs. Morimori Atsushi volcanic / DETRO a.k.a Ruze DENGEKI Tube / BACO Angel dust / LV.4 BPM＝RT / t+pazolite INFiNiTEENERZY / Reku Mochizuki Grayed Out-Antifront- / Getty vs. DJ DiA ■ A Wide Range of Difficulties: From Beginners to Super Experts! With accessible charts available, rhythm game beginners can jump right in and have fun. And for the ultimate challenge, Difficulty 15 is an ultra-hardcore chart designed to push even the most seasoned top-tier players to their limits! Challenge your boundaries! ■ Deep, Professional-Grade Options Tailored to the Player Crafted by a hardcore rhythm gamer, this game features extensive customization options that scratch every itch! Tailor the perfect play environment for yourself. - Core Settings: High-speed adjustment, tap judgment adjustment (timing calibration) - Screen Settings: Lane height and tilt angle adjustment, note skin swapping - Visual Aids: Lane background opacity adjustment, lane frame visibility customization Optimize your screen to perfection, and chase down that High Score and Full Combo! Powered by "CRIWARE".CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. Terms of Use (EULA): By using this application, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA). Please check the link below for details. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TAKUMI³ at Free against Malody's $2.99. TAKUMI³ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Malody's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume 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
TAKUMI³ is free to download; Malody costs $2.99 up front. TAKUMI³ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Malody asks for nothing beyond the download.
TAKUMI³ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 176 and 337 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Malody's written reviews are positive against 62% of TAKUMI³'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Malody ships an update every 6 weeks, TAKUMI³ every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Malody | TAKUMI³ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (176 ratings) | 4.8 (337 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews — better | 61.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 176 | 337 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | #190 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 491 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 京容 何 | Takumi Ito |
Customer experience
Malody
TAKUMI³
User reviews
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
TAKUMI³
From 337 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Unique and challenging charts
- 💡 Highly customizable settings
- 👍 Good for multi-finger practice
Room to improve
- 📉 Performance issues (lag, low FPS)
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 High number of paid songs
- ❓ Unclear UI and tutorials
- 🚫 Unplayable without VPN (region locked)
Bugs and requests
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
TAKUMI³
Reported bugs
11 issues- Game not launching
- Data loss after updates/migrations
- Inconsistent hit registration
- Lag and FPS drops
- Download issues
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- Account creation/login problems
- Game freezes on title screen
- Infinite loading on results screen
- Scores not reflecting
- Locked songs unexpectedly
- Unstable connection errors
Requested features
13 requests- Offline play mode
- Downloadable songs for offline play
- Improved UI/UX
- More tutorial explanations
- Adjustable note transparency
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- Wider note hit registration
- More pop/lower difficulty songs
- Korean language translation
- Add dark mode
- Fix VPN issues for certain regions
- Allow playing paid songs without paying
- Make event songs unlockable anytime
- Add pause functionality
In-app purchases
Malody
No in-app purchases
TAKUMI³
- サブスクパス$1.991 Month
- BlueBox30個$0.99
- 黄箱x2$0.99
- かめりあPack$1.99
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- EBIMAYOパック$1.99
- 黄箱x5$1.99
- T³プレミアムパス$3.99
- 黄箱x10$3.99
- BlueBox300個$8.99
