# Arcaea vs TAKUMI³

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.

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.

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.

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, TAKUMI³ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcaea | TAKUMI³ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125/reviews)** | [4.8 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 339 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [lowiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381393762) | [Takumi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491836717) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcaea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Music, #89 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Memories | $0.99 | one-time |
| 510 Memories | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Memories | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takumi/id1491836718)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| サブスクパス | $1.99 | per month |
| BlueBox30個 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| かめりあPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| EBIMAYOパック | $1.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| T³プレミアムパス | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄箱x10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| BlueBox300個 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching
- Data loss after updates/migrations
- Inconsistent hit registration
- Lag and FPS drops
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Downloadable songs for offline play
- Improved UI/UX
- More tutorial explanations
- Adjustable note transparency


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and TAKUMI³ on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*