# OverRapid vs Cytus II

The clearest difference is price: OverRapid at Free against Cytus II's $1.99. OverRapid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). Cytus II's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 79). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

OverRapid is free to download; Cytus II costs $1.99 up front. OverRapid sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cytus II sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cytus II holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cytus II has 9.4K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of OverRapid's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cytus II's.

OverRapid ships an update every 2 months, Cytus II monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OverRapid | Cytus II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrapid/id994425296/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus-ii/id1290687550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #169 | **#11** |
| Size | 72 MB | 3.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arcstar Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743151945) | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) |

## What reviewers say

### OverRapid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrapid/id994425296)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience a dynamic rhythm game with a unique V-shaped lane design and multiple game modes. Unlock songs step-by-step and challenge your best scores. Enhance your gameplay with optional features and affordable music packs.

**Highlights:** 4 lanes and 2 scratch lanes, V-shaped lane design, Random, Mirror, and Hard modes, Song unlock system, BEST mode for record comparison, Add-on music packs, Clap and Auto Play features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Futuristic Orientalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-Mas Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music - DECORATION | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynamix Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evolutionary Reboot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Act.3 Avant-garde | $3.99 | one-time |
| ALTERNATIVE | $3.99 | one-time |
| UNLIMITED | $3.99 | one-time |
| TELESCOPE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phigros Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phigros Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Act.2 Sentimentalism | $3.99 | one-time |
| Act.1 Anti-Roman | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARGAZER | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIVACE | $3.99 | one-time |
| ASTRONOMER | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fusion Core Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| OverDrive | $3.99 | one-time |


### Cytus II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cytus-ii/id1290687550)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Music, #42 Top Grossing · Music, #58 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a futuristic music rhythm game where you tap along to the beat. Explore a virtual internet world and uncover a compelling story through engaging gameplay and a vast library of songs.

**Highlights:** Active Judgement Line rhythm gameplay, 250+ high-quality songs, Over 800 different charts, Story system 'iM', Cinematic visual experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle CHAOS 2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| COLORFUL STAGE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marvelous Mix vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Miku Extend 2025 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NEKO_II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Aroma | $9.99 | one-time |
| ConneR | $9.99 | one-time |
| Xenon | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cherry | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nora | $9.99 | one-time |
| Neko | $9.99 | one-time |
| CAPSO | $9.99 | one-time |
| Alice | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kizuna AI | $9.99 | one-time |
| Miku | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9 Characters | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and art style
- 🎶 Diverse and high-quality music
- 🔍 Compelling story and character interactions
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC characters and song packs
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
- 🤔 Confusing tutorial and learning curve
- 🔍 Incomplete story and lack of content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Missed notes despite accurate timing
- Glitched level progression and unlocks

**Requested features**

- Practice mode for difficult songs
- More free content and story updates
- Optimization for older devices
- Ability to create custom songs/levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OverRapid free?

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

### Is Cytus II free?

Cytus II costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OverRapid or Cytus II?

Cytus II is rated higher. OverRapid averages 4.2 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Cytus II averages 4.8 from 9.4K ratings.

### Do OverRapid or Cytus II have ads?

Neither OverRapid nor Cytus II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OverRapid or Cytus II?

OverRapid ships an update every 2 months, and Cytus II monthly. Most recently, OverRapid was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cytus II on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OverRapid or Cytus II?

OverRapid currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and Cytus II at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*