Report updated Apr 2, 2026
VOEZ
v2.2.5Rhythm game enthusiasts and fans of anime-style narrative games who enjoy high-skill gameplay and regular content updates.
What Is VOEZ?
Launched May 25, 2016
Updated Nov 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Rhythm-based gameplay featuring tracks with dynamic, moving notes that evolve with the music.
Players follow the narrative journey of the band VOEZ and its members through their youthful adventures.
Real-time competitive ranking system allowing players to compete against others worldwide.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
โRecent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate gameplay and aesthetics, but report technical bugs and sync issues and account and purchase loss.โ
What Users Love
The visuals from the square and gui is awesome
The moving background mechanic... is one of my favorite things about the game
Pain Points
The audio is still extremely buggy and the notes aren't in time with the beat at all
The game's whole audio is slowed down 50% once I open it
Came back to find all my progress and purchases gone
all of my $40 odd of in game purchases are completely gone
High confidence ยท 110K reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #55 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique dynamic lane-shifting gameplay mechanic
- High-quality, diverse music library
- Strong visual identity and brand legacy
Cons
- Critical audio/visual desync issues
- Unreliable account recovery and purchase tracking
- Perceived developer abandonment
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Engine optimization for modern hardware
- Implementation of a robust internal account system
- Rebuilding community trust through transparent development
Market Threats
- Market dominance of social-heavy titles like Project Sekai
- Innovation from newer experimental rhythm games (Phigros, Rizline)
- Long-term brand damage from AI art controversy
Who competes with VOEZ?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Users are happier โ sentiment 72/100 vs 42
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Higher rated at 4.8โ vs 4.1โ
Contenders
A 'laneless' rhythm game that pushes the boundaries of dynamic note movement even further than VOEZ, appealing to players seeking visual spectacle.
Laneless Gameplay
Arcaea
lowiro
Directly competes for the hardcore rhythm audience with a similar anime aesthetic and innovative 3D 'Sky Note' mechanics that mirror VOEZ's dynamic lanes.
Directly competes for the hardcore rhythm audience with a similar anime aesthetic and innovative 3D 'Sky Note' mechanics that mirror VOEZ's dynamic lanes.
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!
Bushiroad International
Matches VOEZ's core premise of following a teenage girl band's journey through a mix of rhythm gameplay and visual novel storytelling.
Matches VOEZ's core premise of following a teenage girl band's journey through a mix of rhythm gameplay and visual novel storytelling.
Lanota - Music game with story
โ 4.9 (2K)Noxy Games Inc.
A narrative-heavy rhythm game with a unique circular interface that competes on artistic presentation and emotional storytelling.
A narrative-heavy rhythm game with a unique circular interface that competes on artistic presentation and emotional storytelling.
Peers
A mass-market casual alternative that uses the same core 'falling note' mechanic for a broader audience.
Online Battle Mode
BeatStars - Instrumental Beats
โ 4.8 (78K)BeatStars Inc.
The dominant Western falling-note rhythm game, competing for general rhythm game enthusiasts through licensed pop hits.
The dominant Western falling-note rhythm game, competing for general rhythm game enthusiasts through licensed pop hits.
Rhythm Hive
DRIMAGE Co., Ltd
Focuses on K-pop artists (BTS, TXT, etc.) using a similar lane-based rhythm mechanic to capture the music-fandom segment.
Focuses on K-pop artists (BTS, TXT, etc.) using a similar lane-based rhythm mechanic to capture the music-fandom segment.
Malody
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A community-driven rhythm simulator that supports multiple game modes and user-generated charts.
A community-driven rhythm simulator that supports multiple game modes and user-generated charts.
New Kids on the Block
Rizline
โ 4.6 (336)Xiamen Pigeon Games Network Co., Ltd.
A newer, more experimental rhythm game from the creators of Phigros that uses lines to connect notes in a minimalist style.
A newer, more experimental rhythm game from the creators of Phigros that uses lines to connect notes in a minimalist style.
Paradigm: Reboot
โ 4.7 (258)Xiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd.
A rising 3D space rhythm game that combines elements of Arcaea and VOEZ with a futuristic aesthetic.
A rising 3D space rhythm game that combines elements of Arcaea and VOEZ with a futuristic aesthetic.
What are the key takeaways?
VOEZ is a divisive games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.1/5 rating from 110K reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate gameplay and aesthetics, though technical bugs and sync issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Rhythm game enthusiasts and fans of anime-style narrative games who enjoy high-skill gameplay and regular content updates.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The game uses a 'freemium' model that lowers the barrier to entry while monetizing through optional, recurring content purchases (song packs) to sustain the large music library.
iOS Version
2.2.5
Android Version
2.2.6
Release Date
May 25, 2016
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Rayark International Limited