Lethe vs ELLIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Theatrical music gameplay
- Artistic sand painting scrolls
- Original high-quality music
- Puzzle-solving mechanics
- Immersive fantasy story
- Unity 3D integrated system
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"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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lethe | ELLIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (13 ratings) | 3.9 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #54 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 546 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Changyou.com HK Limited | Arcstar Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Lethe
ELLIA
In-app purchases
Lethe
- Chapter "Wither"$2.99
ELLIA
- CORE Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- Variety Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- STRLabel Collection Vol. 1$4.99
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- 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









