Guitar Band: Rock Battle vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Guitar Band: Rock Battle's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Guitar Band: Rock Battle This App	Guitar Flash Nemesis	Rhythm Hive Contender	Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! Contender	BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Contender	Beatstar Contender	Muse Dash Peer	Cytus II Peer	Tiles Hop: EDM Rush! Peer	Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Supercharge Mobile Corp	Games2Win	HYBE IM Co., Ltd.	SEGA	Bushiroad International	Space Ape Games	hasuhasu	Rayark International Limited	Amanotes	Amanotes
Category	Games	-	-	-	Games	-	Games	Games	-	-
Platform	Android, iOS	-	-	-	iOS, Android	-	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.5 / 5	-	-	-	4.8 / 5	-	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	-
Ratings Count	23,196	-	-	-	36,543	-	8,207	9,380	-	-
Price	Free	-	-	-	Free	-	$2.99	$1.99	-	-
Release Date	Sep 29, 2017	-	-	-	Apr 4, 2018	-	Jun 14, 2018	Jan 17, 2018	-	-
Last Updated	Apr 20, 2026	-	-	-	Apr 17, 2026	-	Mar 27, 2026	Apr 29, 2026	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	mixed	-	-	mixed	-	-
Score	35/100	-	-	-	45/100	-	-	55/100	-	-
Praises	Rhythm-based gameplay mechanics provide an engaging and addictive experience for music fans Diverse song library offers high replay value for players interested in rock music Skill-based progression system rewards players who master higher difficulty levels	-	-	-	Rhythm gameplay and song selection provide high entertainment value for anime music fans	-	-	High-quality rhythm gameplay and music production keep players engaged across multiple years of play	-	-
Complaints	Technical errors and download failures prevent users from accessing unlocked or purchased content Aggressive advertising and subscription pricing models create significant friction for casual players UI and performance regressions post-update disrupt the flow of competitive battle matches	-	-	-	Persistent black screen and loading errors prevent access to the game lobby post-update	-	-	Frequent application crashes and black screen errors post-update disrupt the core rhythm gameplay loop	-	-
Requests	Expanded song catalog featuring specific iconic metal and rock bands Training mode implementation to allow for song practice and pattern memorization Landscape orientation support for tablet and phone users to improve visibility	-	-	-	Cloud-based account recovery system to prevent permanent loss of player progress	-	-	Robust cloud save and account recovery system to prevent permanent loss of progress and purchases	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Progression-gated band simulation drives IAP spend Real-time multiplayer social loops increase session frequency Licensed rock catalog sustains long-term player retention	-	-	-	650-song library functions as a content-moat for long-term retention Fully voiced Live2D narrative builds emotional switching costs for players	-	-	Cinematic narrative-first identity sustains long-term player investment Active Judgement Line mechanic creates high switching costs	-	-
Weaknesses	Subscription price at $8.99/month exceeds category median Persistent song-loading errors trigger high churn Vertical-only orientation limits tablet-user visibility	-	-	-	Persistent black screen errors post-update drive immediate churn Complex account recovery process causes permanent progress loss	-	-	Unreliable cloud save mechanism causes permanent progress loss Frequent post-update crashes erode daily active habits	-	-
Pricing	subscription	-	-	-	freemium	-	paid	freemium	-	-
Momentum	Maintenance	-	-	-	Maintenance	-	Intense	Maintenance	-	-
Update Cadence	4 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~17d avg	-	-	-	5 versions, ~58d avg	-	5 versions	4 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~25d avg	-	-

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