"Let's shape the rhythm world... together!" Welcome to Cytoid, an open-source rhythm game where you can create, share and play your own levels! Based on the classic scanner-style gameplay and powered by the community, Cytoid provides a huge variety of musical genres to enjoy and a diverse range of gameplay design. In Cytoid 2.0, we overhauled EVERY
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Cytoid utilizes a classic scanner-style rhythm gameplay mechanic. Players interact with notes as a scanner moves across the screen, requiring precise timing to match the musical rhythm and achieve high scores within the game's various levels.
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If you notice that the music and notes are not perfectly aligned, you should use the built-in calibration mode. This tool, along with the one-time device setup, is designed to help you resolve audio latency issues effectively.
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While you can browse and play thousands of user-created levels, the Tiers system offers a distinct mode where you can get officially certified for your rhythm skills by passing specific courses of varying difficulty levels.
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You can browse and download over 4,000 user-created levels directly within the game. This built-in community feature allows you to expand your library without needing to leave the application interface to find new content.
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By joining seasonal and collaboration events, you have the opportunity to earn exclusive rewards. These events provide a way to engage with the community and unlock special items that are not available through standard gameplay.
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The game features unlockable characters who will accompany you throughout your rhythm journey. These characters are designed to add a personal touch to your experience as you progress through various levels and challenges.
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If you are running iOS 10, 11, or 12, you should update to iOS 13 or 14, or ensure you are on the latest subversion of your current OS, such as 10.3.4, 11.4.1, or 12.4.8, before playing.
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If you are interested in charting your own levels, you can join the official Discord server. The community there provides support and resources for creators who want to contribute their own musical designs to the game.
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The reworked rating system is designed to test your sense of rhythm and allow you to compete against the best players in the community. It provides a clear metric for measuring your skill progression over time.
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Creators now have more freedom through new storyboarding features. These tools open up exciting possibilities for transforming the game's standard gameplay, allowing for more diverse and creative level designs beyond the classic scanner-style mechanics.
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We have revert the previous changes to gameplay that could cause hold-type note exceptions.
The changelog of 2.1.5:
• Added optional play data collection to help diagnose missed inputs.
• Improved touch judgment accuracy and tightened hit sound timing. (revert in 2.1.6)
• Fixed memory leaks, loading-related black screens, drag-line rendering, and storyboard video playback.
• Fixed cold-start freezes on large level libraries.
• Improved overall stability.
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Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.
"Let's shape the rhythm world... together!"
Welcome to Cytoid, an open-source rhythm game where you can create, share and play your own levels! Based on the classic scanner-style gameplay and powered by the community, Cytoid provides a huge variety of musical genres to enjoy and a diverse range of gameplay design.
In Cytoid 2.0, we overhauled EVERYTHING to provide you with better gameplay & graphics, diverse gamemodes, and a much smoother community-driven experience.
◆ NEW EXPERIENCE: The completely redesigned UI is more stylish than ever, and also much simpler to navigate
◆ BUILT-IN COMMUNITY: Browse and download 4000+ user levels without leaving the game
◆ RATING SYSTEM: A reworked rating system to test your sense of rhythm and compete against the best of the best
◆ EVENTS: Join seasonal and collaboration events and earn exclusive rewards
◆ TIERS: Get officially certified for your Cytoid skills by passing courses of various difficulties
◆ CHARACTERS: Introducing unlockable characters who will accompany you on your Cytoid journey
◆ MORE CREATOR FREEDOM: New storyboarding features open up exciting possibilities for transforming Cytoid's gameplay
◆ BETTER MUSIC/NOTE SYNC: Reduced audio latency, a calibration mode, and a one-time device setup to solve synchronization issues
◆ LOCALIZATION: Cytoid is now in 14 languages
...and much, much more!
Development of Cytoid would not be possible without a group of talented artists, our community members, and of course, our Patreon/Afdian supporters. View our special thank-you page at https://cytoid.io/credits.
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Need help? Want to get started on charting (i.e. making your own level)? Join our Discord:
https://discord.gg/cytoid
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Cytoid is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.
The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 9, 2026.
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