Comparison

VOEZ vs Arcaea

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VOEZ

Experience a vibrant rhythm game with a compelling story about a high school band pursuing their dreams. Enjoy dynamic gameplay with falling notes and a vast, ever-expanding music library. Compete with players worldwide and discover new challenges.

Highlights
  • Dynamic falling note gameplay
  • Extensive monthly music updates
  • Storyline following a teenage band
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Multiple game modes
  • Score sharing on social media
Features
Currently charting
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VOEZ invites you to embark on the remarkable journey of teenage dreams, Following after Cytus and Deemo, two titles that took the world by storm, Bringing out the most of Rayark’s developing forces is the rhythm game VOEZ which has officially arrived! Story: Listen to our voice! Chelsea, a girl who wholeheartedly loves baking and singing. Due to an unexpected event, she and her Lan Kong High School classmates decided to pursue their mutual dream, leading to the birth of their band VOEZ. Over time they face obstacles and fight hardships together, completely devoting themselves to band practice so the world may hear their voices. Game Features: -Game app free of charge, just download to join VOEZ! -Dynamic tracks with falling notes, bringing visual and gameplay experience to a whole new level! -Striving to be a record breaking rhythm game with the largest music collection to date! Players will be able to access new tunes on a monthly basis! -As the game progresses, players will join the game characters on their youthful adventures -Occasional updates will feature vast selection of new free and paid song packs -Ability to create game account and engage in real time competition with other players around the world for the leaderboard -Introducing multiple game modes! “Challenge”, “Tournament” and more to come soon, please stay tuned -Twitter and Facebook score sharing function

About

Arcaea

Experience a unique rhythm game that blends challenging gameplay with an immersive story. Progress through a narrative driven by your performance, unlock new difficulties, and compete with others online. Enjoy a vast library of music, with more available through content packs.

Highlights
  • Novel gameplay mechanics
  • Immersive sound and story
  • High difficulty ceiling
  • Over 350 songs
  • 3 rhythm difficulty levels per song
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Rich Main Story and Side Stories
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New Dimension Rhythm Game - Experience sound and story unlike ever before. "A harmony of Light awaits you in a lost world of musical Conflict." In a world of white, and surrounded by “memory”, two girls awaken under glass-filled skies. Arcaea is a mobile rhythm game for both experienced and new rhythm game players alike, blending novel gameplay, immersive sound, and a powerful story of wonder and heartache. Experience gameplay that reflects the story’s emotions and events—and progress to unlock more of this unfurling narrative. Challenging trials can be discovered through play, higher difficulties can be unlocked, and a real-time online mode is available to face off against other players. Arcaea does not require an internet connection for play, and is fully playable both on smartphones and tablets. On install the game includes a large library of free playable songs, and more can be made available by acquiring additional songs and content packs. ==Features== - A high difficulty ceiling - experience personal growth as you develop skills in arcade-style progression - Over 350 songs from more than 200 artists famous across other games - 3 rhythm difficulty levels for every song - An expanding music library through regular content updates - Collaborations with other beloved rhythm games - Online friends and scoreboards - Real-time online multiplayer - A Course Mode that tests endurance through gauntlets of songs - A rich Main Story that features two protagonist’s perspectives across a powerful journey - Additional Side and Short Stories of varying styles and perspectives featuring the game’s characters that build upon the world of Arcaea - A vast array of original characters and guest characters from collaborations to accompany you, level up, and alter your play through many game-changing skills - Stunning, never-before-seen connections to storylines via gameplay, challenging the very paradigm of play ==Story== Two girls find themselves in a colorless world full of memory, and with no memory of themselves. Each alone, they set out into places often beautiful, and just as often dangerous. Arcaea’s story is interwoven throughout Main, Side, and Short stories which each focus on individual, playable characters. While separate, they all share the same space: the world of Arcaea. Their reactions to it, and its reactions to them, form an ever-shifting narrative of mystery, sorrow, and bliss. As they explore this heavenly place, follow their steps down paths of glass and grief. --- Follow Arcaea & News: Twitter: http://twitter.com/arcaea_en Facebook: http://facebook.com/arcaeagame

Screenshots

VOEZ4 screens
Arcaea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arcaea at 4.8 against VOEZ's 4.3. Arcaea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VOEZ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Arcaea sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcaea holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcaea has 25K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of VOEZ's written reviews are positive against 78% of Arcaea's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VOEZ ships an update every 4 months, Arcaea every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VOEZ versus Arcaea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVOEZArcaea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K25K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size713 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRayark International Limitedlowiro

Customer experience

VOEZ

All ratings1,543 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews1,197 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative18.9%

Arcaea

All ratings24,761 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,253 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative14.8%

User reviews

VOEZ

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 💎 Beautiful visuals and animations
  • 🎶 Diverse and high-quality music selection
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🌟 Challenging yet rewarding experience

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Difficult to earn in-game currency (keys) without paying
  • 🤖 Concerns about use of AI-generated art
  • 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
  • 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPhone X/XR)

Arcaea

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unique gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 💯 Challenging yet rewarding difficulty

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive paywall for content
  • 🔁 Repetitive grind in World Mode
  • 🐛 Occasional note registration issues
  • 🔊 Audio desync when multitasking
  • 🤖 Lack of practice mode or tutorial

Bugs and requests

VOEZ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on launch or during gameplay
  • Login and account issues
  • Unresponsive or delayed controls
  • Syncing and audio issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • More free songs and easier key acquisition
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Customizable controls and note layouts
  • Multiplayer or co-op gameplay

Arcaea

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and account sync problems
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to compete with friends
  • Ability to earn premium currency through gameplay
  • More free song options to explore the game
  • Customizable note speed and offset settings
  • Improved story mode and character development

In-app purchases

8 purchases

VOEZ

One-time8
  • 1 Key$0.99
  • Pack 1 (Key x 6)$4.99
  • Limited discount (Key x 10)$4.99
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  • Pack 2 (Key x 12)$9.99
  • Limited time sale$14.99
  • Pack 3 (Key x 25)$19.99
  • Pack 4 (Key x 40)$29.99
  • Pack 4 (Key x 55)$39.99
3 purchases

Arcaea

One-time3
  • 100 Memories$0.99
  • 510 Memories$4.99
  • 1020 Memories$9.99

Questions

Is VOEZ free?
VOEZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcaea free?
Arcaea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VOEZ or Arcaea?
Arcaea is rated higher. VOEZ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Arcaea averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.
Do VOEZ or Arcaea have ads?
VOEZ shows ads; Arcaea does not.
Which is updated more often, VOEZ or Arcaea?
VOEZ ships an update every 4 months, and Arcaea every 8 days. Most recently, VOEZ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arcaea on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, VOEZ or Arcaea?
VOEZ currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Arcaea at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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