# Malody vs ArcCreate

The clearest difference is price: ArcCreate at Free against Malody's $2.99. ArcCreate also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Malody's advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked) and ratings volume (176 vs 23). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ArcCreate is free to download; Malody costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Malody against 4.4 for ArcCreate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malody has 176 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Malody's written reviews are positive against 97% of ArcCreate's.

Malody ships an update every 6 weeks, ArcCreate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malody | ArcCreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malody/id989630809/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccreate/id6445904090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [京容 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514416677) | [Theresa Barker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349855588) |

## What reviewers say

### Malody

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Music, #165 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


### ArcCreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arccreate/id6445904090)

An open-source rhythm game where you can create, play, and share custom levels. Engage with a community of players and contribute to the game's development.

**Highlights:** Create custom levels, Play community levels, Share your creations, Open-source development, Community-driven

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malody free?

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

### Is ArcCreate free?

ArcCreate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ArcCreate is rated higher. Malody averages 4.3 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while ArcCreate averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Malody or ArcCreate have ads?

Neither Malody nor ArcCreate shows ads.

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

Malody ships an update every 6 weeks, and ArcCreate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Malody was updated on September 30, 2026 and ArcCreate on September 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.*