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Sync to the rhythm and tap the drum in accordance with the notes.\n\nEach tap will be scored as GOOD, OK, or BAD depending on how well timed it is to the music note.\n\n・Fill up the Soul Gauge and clear the song!\nThe Soul Gauge fills up if taps are timed to the music notes, but loses steam when they are not.\n\nIf the Soul Gauge is filled past the clear line when the song ends, then it's CLEARED!\n\n- Support: Have a question or problem? Contact us here: https://service.bandainamcoent.eu/app/list/p/7785\n\n- Privacy Policy: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/taikopoptap\n\n- Terms of Service: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/taikopoptap","facts":{"developer_id":352305770,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2021-04-02T07:00:00Z","support_url":"https://service.bandainamcoent.eu/app/list/p/7785","privacy_url":"https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/taikopoptap","website_url":null,"app_version":"2.0.0","release_notes":"Thank you for playing Taiko no\nTatsujin Pop Tap Beat!\n\nThe game has been updated\n(Ver.2.0.0).\n\n [Regarding a Current Issue]\nWe have tested and confirmed an\nissue where the game crashes when\na player launches an older version\non another device using the same\naccount after having played\non Version 2.0.0.\nWe recommend for all players who\nplay on multiple devices to update\nall their devices to the latest\nversion before continuing their\ngameplay.\nWe sincerely apologize for any\ninconvenience this may have caused\nour players. \n\nTo celebrate the 5th anniversary of\nTaiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat,\nand the 25th anniversary of Taiko\nno Tatsujin, we've released a\nmajor update!\n\nWe hope you enjoy the all-new\nTaiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat!\n\nCreate and Share Playlists!\n\n• Added a new Playlist feature.\n  Add all your favorite songs to a\n  playlist and create your own custom\n  setlist.\n  Add the same song at different\n  difficulties, mix in random picks\n  to suit your style, and more.\n  Try out all kinds of\n  combinations!\n\n• Share and import playlists using\n  2D codes.\n  Convert your playlist into a 2D\n  code to share it with your friends.\n  When you receive a 2D code, import\n  it into your own playlists.\n  \n• Added Hot Picks Playlists.\n  Explore Hot Picks for\n  recently added songs, recommended\n  tracks, and more.\n  *Songs marked as Favorites in\n    previous versions have been\n    moved to the Favorites\n    playlist.\n\n\nPlay Your Playlist Nonstop in Medley Mode!\n\n• Added the new Medley perfo","rating_current_version":4.8499,"rating_count_current_version":20220,"star_counts":[179,119,348,1265,18293],"genres":["Games","Music"],"languages":["NL","EN","FR","DE","IT","JA","KO","PT","RU","ZH","ES","ZH","TR"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":["mac","tvos","iphone","ipad","ipod"],"made_for_iphone_duo":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-22T10:30:52.668Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-18T22:34:11.545Z","reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-20T12:35:11.603Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-14T22:09:53.107Z","placed_at":"2026-10-14T15:40:19.893Z","scored_at":"2026-10-24T08:27:12.704Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"A drumming rhythm game where players tap a Taiko drum in sync with notes on the beat.","what_is":"Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat is a traditional Japanese drumming rhythm game available on Apple Arcade. 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