# Arcaea vs The Impossible Game 2

The clearest difference is rating: Arcaea at 4.8 against The Impossible Game 2's 4.1. Arcaea also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 502) and review sentiment (78% vs 58%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcaea sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and The Impossible Game 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcaea holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcaea has 25K ratings behind it against 502, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Arcaea's written reviews are positive against 58% of The Impossible Game 2's.

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, The Impossible Game 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcaea | The Impossible Game 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125/reviews)** | [4.1 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-game-2/id1528158817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 502 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [lowiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381393762) | [FlukeDude Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/367242043) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcaea

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Music, #56 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


### The Impossible Game 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-impossible-game-2/id1528158817)

Experience an extreme rhythm platformer with challenging new levels, including unique mechanics like guns and portals. Compete in online battle royale modes or design your own levels with an intuitive editor. Enjoy an awesome soundtrack and over 20 free levels.

**Highlights:** All-new levels with unique mechanics, Online battle royale mode, Level editor for custom creations, Intense boss battles, Awesome soundtrack, Cosmetic unlocks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Blocks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Blocks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎶 Great music and sound design
- 🆕 Innovative mechanics
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Performance issues and frame drops
- 🕹️ Overly difficult and frustrating
- 🤔 Feels like a Geometry Dash clone

**Reported bugs**

- Levels and progress not saving properly
- Online mode not working for some users
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add more free content and unlockables
- Improve performance and optimization
- Adjust difficulty curve for new players
- Differentiate itself more from Geometry Dash


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcaea free?

Arcaea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Impossible Game 2 free?

The Impossible Game 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcaea or The Impossible Game 2?

Arcaea is rated higher. Arcaea averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while The Impossible Game 2 averages 4.1 from 502 ratings.

### Do Arcaea or The Impossible Game 2 have ads?

Neither Arcaea nor The Impossible Game 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arcaea or The Impossible Game 2?

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, and The Impossible Game 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arcaea was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Impossible Game 2 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.*