# Cytus

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485246824](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id485246824)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id485246824`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rayark International Limited
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (1,762 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.1.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-28
- **First published:** 2012-01-12
- **Size:** 1.31 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cytus/id485246824)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.terms.rayark.com/terms-en](http://www.terms.rayark.com/terms-en)

## Description

Welcome to the Musical World of Cytus. Cytus blends music and art into a rhythm game with 200 songs and 400 variations, a beautiful hand-drawn style, and intuitive Active Scan Line gameplay. It features more than 9 difficulty levels across genres like POP, JAZZ, TRANCE, DRUM 'N BASS, and more, with multiple display modes to preview notes and responsive tap feedback that rewards accuracy. You can connect to Facebook to show off your Cytus skills.

How to play: Follow the Active Scan Line and tap notes as the line passes through the note centers for higher scores. The story unfolds in a future world where robots preserve human memories as music, keeping emotions alive through Cytus.

## Rankings

- #41,842 — Overall

## Review summary

Top pros: stellar soundtrack, accessible yet challenging rhythm gameplay, and enduring appeal with valuable DLC. Noted cons: recurring purchase restoration issues and concerns about AI-generated art replacing human artists. Overall, Cytus remains a beloved rhythm game for fans, delivering great music and approachable play, while improvements to buy flows and artist creation practices could broaden its appeal.

### Pros

- Outstanding, addictive soundtrack with diverse tracks across genres and regions.
- Easy-to-learn rhythm gameplay that is satisfying and scalable in difficulty.
- Nostalgic classic with lasting appeal and solid cross-device play (great on iPad).
- Good value with affordable price and strong DLC content.

### Cons

- In-app purchases/DLC often fail to restore or stay unlocked after purchase.
- Controversy over AI-generated art replacing human artists in Rayark games.

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