Protocol vs ELLIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protocol
Experience a unique rhythm game set in a musical hyperspace. Enjoy tense 3D note patterns synchronized with music from famous artists and popular game soundtracks. Optimized for smartphones and tablets.
- Unique 3D visual note patterns
- Music from famous artists
- Soundtracks from popular games
- Optimized for smartphone/tablet
- Tense rhythm gameplay
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The feast of rhythm and beat in the Hyperspace! New kind of rhythm game Protocol : hyperspace Diver is Released! Let's DIVE into musical hyperspace ▶ Providing unique visual and tense note pattern in 3D space ▶ Music Dive with splendid music of famous artist such as ESTi / M2U / TAK / SQUARE MUSIQ... ▶ You can play Masterpiece of music from "Dragon flight / Destiny child" - popular games of NextFloor ▶ Play newest rhythm game optimized in Smartphone / Tablet Now! * Due to latency of the sound system, beat sync would not fit perfectly with Bluetooth devices. Using wired earphone or headphone is recommended.
ELLIA
Embark on a rhythm-based adventure to help a girl recover her lost memories and emotions. Engage with captivating stories, stunning visuals, and a curated soundtrack of original music. Explore a unique journey with the Beatravel System, extracting emotion pieces from music to unlock the past.
- Original music collection
- Intricately designed rhythm patterns
- Seasonal content updates
- Regularly updated free content
- Accessible gameplay for all levels
- Detailed settings for hardcore players
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Exceptional graphics and effects
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Journey to find emotions "ELLIA" is a premium rhythm game that weaves captivating stories into its gameplay. Experience breathtaking visuals and superb UI/UX, complemented by a carefully curated soundtrack of original music from Arcstar. Dive into the rhythm and play today! [Story] When Ellia, a girl who has lost her memories and emotions, comes under the care of the protagonist at the request of a familiar doctor, a unique journey unfolds. Using the Beatravel System, they extract "Emotion Pieces" from music to help Ellia recover her feelings and past. With assistance from androids Io and Dione, they uncover the shocking truths of Ellia's history. [Features] - A vast collection of original music tracks, rigorously vetted for quality - Intricately designed patterns crafted by a dedicated content production team - Original content delivered in seasonal updates - Regularly updated free content for continuous enjoyment - Accessible gameplay for both newcomers and rhythm game enthusiasts - A variety of detailed settings tailored for hardcore gamers - Multiple difficulty levels to ensure everyone has a challenging and enjoyable experience - Exceptional graphics and effects that enhance the gameplay [Community] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELLIA_Official Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/y28EywME9U
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protocol at none against ELLIA's 11. Protocol also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (79% vs 66%). ELLIA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. ELLIA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.
Protocol holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Protocol's written reviews are positive against 66% of ELLIA's.
Protocol ships an update every 3 months, ELLIA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protocol | ELLIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (53 ratings) — better | 3.9 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews — better | 66.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 549 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LINE Games | Arcstar Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Protocol
ELLIA
In-app purchases
Protocol
No in-app purchases
ELLIA
- CORE Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- Variety Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- STRLabel Collection Vol. 1$4.99
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