# Malody vs TAKUMI³

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malody | TAKUMI³ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody/id989630809/reviews) | **[4.8 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 491 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [京容 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514416677) | [Takumi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491836717) |

## What reviewers say

### Malody

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Music, #190 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


### TAKUMI³

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| サブスクパス | $1.99 | per month |
| BlueBox30個 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| かめりあPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| EBIMAYOパック | $1.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| T³プレミアムパス | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BlueBox300個 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- ✨ Unique and challenging charts
- 💡 Highly customizable settings
- 👍 Good for multi-finger practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Performance issues (lag, low FPS)
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 High number of paid songs
- ❓ Unclear UI and tutorials
- 🚫 Unplayable without VPN (region locked)

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching
- Data loss after updates/migrations
- Inconsistent hit registration
- Lag and FPS drops
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Downloadable songs for offline play
- Improved UI/UX
- More tutorial explanations
- Adjustable note transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malody free?

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

### Is TAKUMI³ free?

TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Malody or TAKUMI³?

TAKUMI³ is rated higher. Malody averages 4.3 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while TAKUMI³ averages 4.8 from 337 ratings.

### Do Malody or TAKUMI³ have ads?

TAKUMI³ shows ads; Malody does not.

### Which is updated more often, Malody or TAKUMI³?

Malody ships an update every 6 weeks, and TAKUMI³ every 4 days. Most recently, Malody was updated on September 30, 2026 and TAKUMI³ 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.*