Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat in Apple Arcade

Drumming Rhythm Game

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Our Site Score

88/100

As a long-time fan of arcade sports titles, Super Star Soccer hits all the right notes. It doesn't bog you down with complex management menus; it’s all about the thrill of the strike. The physics are surprisingly deep—there’s a genuine learning curve to mastering the 'bend' on a long-range shot.

The progression system feels rewarding without being pushy, and the retro-modern aesthetic is clean and crisp on high-resolution displays. It’s the perfect 'coffee break' game that somehow turns into an hour-long session. If you miss the days of simple, skill-based sports games, this is a must-download.

Reviewed on: Thu Apr 09 2026
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Dinsun Review

I’ve never quite understood the obsession with hitting a virtual drum, but I can’t deny the polish here. Pop Tap Beat is exactly what it says on the tin: a port of a successful arcade cabinet. The music selection is a bit too focused on J-Pop and Anime for my Western ears, but the rhythm mechanics are pixel-perfect. On anything above 'Normal,' the touch controls start to fail you—it's just too much clutter for a screen. If you're going to play this properly, you need a controller or a lot of patience. It's loud, it's bright, and it's exhausting, which I suppose is the point.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Precise rhythm mechanics
  • Charming visual presentation
  • Solid track list for fans of Japanese culture
  • Touch controls struggle on high difficulty
  • Music library is niche
  • Very little innovation from the arcade version

Technical Report

Performance: Input latency is minimal, which is crucial for this genre. No bugs noted.

Accessibility:
  • Adjustable Note Speed
  • Visual Calibration

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have a high tolerance for J-Pop and love chasing high scores in rhythm games.

Skip if: You want a narrative experience or have poor hand-eye coordination.

Similar Games:
  • Cytus
  • Voez
  • Guitar Hero

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: All tracks cleared on Hard

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.0.0Wed Sep 23 2026

Thank you for playing Taiko no

Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat!

The game has been updated

(Ver.2.0.0).

[Regarding a Current Issue]

We have tested and confirmed an

issue where the game crashes when

a player launches an older version

on another device using the same

account after having played

on Version 2.0.0.

We recommend for all players who

play on multiple devices to update

all their devices to the latest

version before continuing their

gameplay.

We sincerely apologize for any

inconvenience this may have caused

our players.

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of

Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat,

and the 25th anniversary of Taiko

no Tatsujin, we've released a

major update!

We hope you enjoy the all-new

Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat!

Create and Share Playlists!

• Added a new Playlist feature.

Add all your favorite songs to a

playlist and create your own custom

setlist.

Add the same song at different

difficulties, mix in random picks

to suit your style, and more.

Try out all kinds of

combinations!

• Share and import playlists using

2D codes.

Convert your playlist into a 2D

code to share it with your friends.

When you receive a 2D code, import

it into your own playlists.

• Added Hot Picks Playlists.

Explore Hot Picks for

recently added songs, recommended

tracks, and more.

*Songs marked as Favorites in

previous versions have been

moved to the Favorites

playlist.

Play Your Playlist Nonstop in Medley Mode!

• Added the new Medley performance

mode.

Play songs from your playlists and

Hot Picks one after another

without stopping.

Choose between two modes: Short

Medley, which lets you quickly

play highlights from each song,

or Full Medley, which lets you

play every song in full.

Taiko Mode Has Been Refreshed!

• Improved Taiko Mode screen!

With new backgrounds and a

progress gauge that shows how far

you've played, the gameplay screen

is more fun than ever.

• Added 120 FPS support for

Taiko Mode (supported devices only).

On supported devices, enjoy

smoother Taiko Mode with 120 FPS

visuals.

*You can enable this under Game

Settings 〉 Frame Rate Settings.

Customize with Nameplates, Mini

Characters, and Titles!

• Added Nameplates, Mini

Characters, and Titles.

Choose from the three new tabs on

the Costumes screen and

personalize your look however you

like.

• Earn items from the Yellow

Treasure Box.

You can obtain Nameplates and Mini

Characters from the Yellow

Treasure Box, which opens after

collecting three stamps earned by

completing Medleys.

Titles are awarded for completing

various objectives.

• Added Vibration support (iOS

only).

On iOS, your device will vibrate

when you hit notes successfully.

*You can change this under Game

Settings 〉 Vibration Settings.

• Added English voice support.

English in-game voiceovers have

been added.

*You can change this under Game

Settings 〉 Voice Language

Settings.

New Songs Added

""Mickey,"" released in 1982, is

widely considered one of the

world's most famous cheerleading

songs.

Enjoy its irresistibly catchy

melody, the kind that makes you

want to move, now in Taiko no

Tatsujin!

And to celebrate the 25th

anniversary of Taiko no Tatsujin,

we've added 10 iconic songs from

the series!

We hope this update lets you

experience the history of Taiko no

Tatsujin as well.

Ojamajo Carnival!!

Mickey

Nijiiro Yumeiro Taikoiro

HIBIKE! Taiko no Tatsujin

KUMO MADE TODOKE!

BOUKEN BIYORI

Touch You!

DOKI DOKI*Don-chan SAWAGI

Choujikuu Adventure

FURIFURI NORINORI

Ratings & Reviews

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Age Rating 4+

Game Overview

Step onto the pitch and experience soccer like never before. Super Star Soccer brings the beautiful game to your fingertips with intuitive swipe-to-shoot mechanics. Whether you're aiming for the top corner or bending it around a defensive wall, the precision physics engine ensures every goal feels earned. Progress through various leagues, unlock new kits, and prove you have the golden boot.

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News on this game

Taiko No Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat Review -- Drum Solo

Pop Tap Beat is a spot-on translation of Taiko no Tatsujin for mobile devices, though its limited song list cuts the fun short.

GameSpot - Sun May 23 2021

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