Comparison

Lethe vs ELLIA

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

Head to head
About

Lethe

Experience a theatrical music game with stunning artistic scenes and original music. Solve puzzles and uncover a fantasy story by interacting with musical scrolls and gathering elven energy. Immerse yourself in a unique world of magic, sound, and emotion.

Highlights
  • Theatrical music gameplay
  • Artistic sand painting scrolls
  • Original high-quality music
  • Puzzle-solving mechanics
  • Immersive fantasy story
  • Unity 3D integrated system
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

"This game has the best artistic quality and effects I've ever seen."- Japanese music master Onoken. "A brand new game experience. It will change music games forever!"- Taiwan's top musician Vanros Kloud. Lethe is a theatrical music game designed with beautifully artistic scenes, sand painting scrolls, and high quality music. Players can discover the lost memories of the "Lethe" continent by gathering elven energy and solving puzzles. The pictorial operations help you release the mysteries and riddles that bind and separate Taya and Omari. ---Game Features--- Brand new gameplay where you open a musical scroll and dive into a unique world of magic and sound. As you journey through this world, more and more music will be unlocked and an immersive world of adventure will open up to be discovered. Play to the tunes of original musicians from around the world, such as Onoken, Vanros Kloud, Sakuzyo, and celebrated newcomer Kage. Rise above traditional visual experiences through a perfectly developed Unity 3D integrated game system. Grants you a real sense of music performance. Every scene of this game is hand painted and fuelled by the mystical power of music and emotion. You will become immersed in an epic fantasy drama set in the style of a timeless fairy tale. ---Awards--- Indieplay Best Music Sound Effects Jinyuan Best Music Sound Effects Jinyuan Best Art Design CGDA Best Mobile Game Design & Innovation Award TIGA Best Game Nominations Very Big Indie Pitch - The Fourth Best Game (The only Asian product nominated) IMGA Highest Award Nomination IMGA Most Anticipated Game Award IMGA Best Audio Award Taipei Game Show Best Art Award

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Read full description

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

Screenshots

Lethe4 screens
ELLIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ELLIA at Free against Lethe's $0.99. ELLIA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Lethe's advantage is chart position (#54 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

ELLIA is free to download; Lethe costs $0.99 up front. Lethe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ELLIA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Lethe against 3.9 for ELLIA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Lethe's written reviews are positive against 66% of ELLIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lethe ships an update every 4 weeks, ELLIA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Lethe versus ELLIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetheELLIA
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)3.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB546 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChangyou.com HK LimitedArcstar Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Lethe

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral16.9%
Negative18.2%

ELLIA

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative18.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lethe

One-time1
  • Chapter "Wither"$2.99
11 purchases

ELLIA

One-time11
  • CORE Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • STRLabel Collection Vol. 1$4.99
Show 8 more
  • OverRapid Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Arcstar Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 2$4.99
  • Arcstar Collection Vol. 2$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 3$4.99
  • Morimori Atushi Collection 1$4.99
  • memex Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Season 1 Pass$7.99

Questions

Is Lethe free?
Lethe costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ELLIA free?
ELLIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lethe or ELLIA?
ELLIA is rated higher. Lethe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ELLIA averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Lethe or ELLIA have ads?
Neither Lethe nor ELLIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lethe or ELLIA?
Lethe ships an update every 4 weeks, and ELLIA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lethe was updated on October 19, 2026 and ELLIA on October 17, 2026.

Other comparisons