Comparison

Arcaea vs TAKUMI³

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

Head to head
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

About

TAKUMI³

Tap falling notes in rhythm to the music in this engaging game. Unlock new songs and customize your gameplay experience with adjustable settings. Enjoy a wide range of difficulty levels suitable for all players.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based note tapping
  • Lane and note changes
  • Over 30 unlockable songs
  • Adjustable game speed and judgment
  • Customizable lane height, angle, and skins
  • Wide range of difficulty levels
Features
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A rhythm game by rhythm gamers, for rhythm gamers — "TAKUMI³"! Dynamic lanes and note widths that shift seamlessly alongside the music and BPM. Experience a fresh take on note-tapping action that satisfies both visually and rhythmically! Over 100 songs playable right from the start! Plus, unlock tons of popular tracks completely for free just by playing through the game! [Featured Song List (Excerpt)] FREEDOM DiVE↓ / xi Re:End of a Dream / uma vs. Morimori Atsushi volcanic / DETRO a.k.a Ruze DENGEKI Tube / BACO Angel dust / LV.4 BPM=RT / t+pazolite INFiNiTEENERZY / Reku Mochizuki Grayed Out-Antifront- / Getty vs. DJ DiA ■ A Wide Range of Difficulties: From Beginners to Super Experts! With accessible charts available, rhythm game beginners can jump right in and have fun. And for the ultimate challenge, Difficulty 15 is an ultra-hardcore chart designed to push even the most seasoned top-tier players to their limits! Challenge your boundaries! ■ Deep, Professional-Grade Options Tailored to the Player Crafted by a hardcore rhythm gamer, this game features extensive customization options that scratch every itch! Tailor the perfect play environment for yourself. - Core Settings: High-speed adjustment, tap judgment adjustment (timing calibration) - Screen Settings: Lane height and tilt angle adjustment, note skin swapping - Visual Aids: Lane background opacity adjustment, lane frame visibility customization Optimize your screen to perfection, and chase down that High Score and Full Combo! Powered by "CRIWARE".CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. Terms of Use (EULA): By using this application, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA). Please check the link below for details. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Arcaea4 screens
TAKUMI³4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arcaea at none against TAKUMI³'s shown. Arcaea also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 339) and review sentiment (78% vs 62%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Arcaea sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TAKUMI³ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 — 4.8 for Arcaea against 4.8 for TAKUMI³. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcaea has 25K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Arcaea's written reviews are positive against 62% of TAKUMI³'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, TAKUMI³ every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Arcaea versus TAKUMI³: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcaeaTAKUMI³
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25K ratings) — better4.8 (339 ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better62.3% of reviews
Number of ratings25K — better339
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB493 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperlowiroTakumi Ito

Customer experience

Arcaea

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

TAKUMI³

All ratings339 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative28.3%

User reviews

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

TAKUMI³

From 339 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great music selection
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • ✨ Unique and challenging charts
  • 💡 Highly customizable settings
  • 👍 Good for multi-finger practice

Room to improve

  • 📉 Performance issues (lag, low FPS)
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 💸 High number of paid songs
  • ❓ Unclear UI and tutorials
  • 🚫 Unplayable without VPN (region locked)

Bugs and requests

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

TAKUMI³

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game not launching
  • Data loss after updates/migrations
  • Inconsistent hit registration
  • Lag and FPS drops
  • Download issues
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  • Account creation/login problems
  • Game freezes on title screen
  • Infinite loading on results screen
  • Scores not reflecting
  • Locked songs unexpectedly
  • Unstable connection errors

Requested features

13 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Downloadable songs for offline play
  • Improved UI/UX
  • More tutorial explanations
  • Adjustable note transparency
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  • Wider note hit registration
  • More pop/lower difficulty songs
  • Korean language translation
  • Add dark mode
  • Fix VPN issues for certain regions
  • Allow playing paid songs without paying
  • Make event songs unlockable anytime
  • Add pause functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arcaea

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

TAKUMI³

Subscriptions1
  • サブスクパス$1.991 Month
One-time8
  • BlueBox30個$0.99
  • 黄箱x2$0.99
  • かめりあPack$1.99
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  • EBIMAYOパック$1.99
  • 黄箱x5$1.99
  • T³プレミアムパス$3.99
  • 黄箱x10$3.99
  • BlueBox300個$8.99

Questions

Is Arcaea free?
Arcaea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TAKUMI³ free?
TAKUMI³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcaea or TAKUMI³?
Arcaea is rated higher. Arcaea averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while TAKUMI³ averages 4.8 from 339 ratings.
Do Arcaea or TAKUMI³ have ads?
TAKUMI³ shows ads; Arcaea does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcaea or TAKUMI³?
Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, and TAKUMI³ every 4 days. Most recently, Arcaea was updated on October 29, 2026 and TAKUMI³ on October 29, 2026.

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