Comparison

Arcaea vs Rizline

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

Rizline

Experience a captivating music rhythm game where geometric patterns and beats intertwine. Enjoy dynamic charts, a unique rhythm system, and connect with others through shared musical experiences. This game offers a visually stunning and emotionally resonant journey.

Highlights
  • Full-screen track judgement
  • Dynamic charts
  • Riztime design
  • HP and score tracking
  • Social connection features
Features
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Rhythm connects! Presenting Pigeon Games' second enchanting music rhythm game, following the success of "Phigros"! Dive into a mesmerizing journey where points and lines dance in harmony, weaving an extraordinary geometric tapestry set to the innermost beat of your heart! Game Features: - Unleash Limitless Freedom Embrace full-screen track judgement, and feel the pulsating rhythm resonate at your fingertips! Dynamic charts ensure endless musical delight for all! - Immerse in Serene Rhythm Discover the unique Riztime design, where emotions and charts ebb and flow with the cadence. Watch your HP and scores soar to the symphony of sound! - Forge Unbreakable Bonds The internet brings the world closer, yet distances many people. With Rizline, our mission is to reconnect and unite the hearts of you, your friends, and everyone. Support Twitter: @RizlineGlobal BiliBili: @律动轨迹Rizline YouTube: @Rizline Email: playerservice@pigeon-games.com Powered by "CRIWARE". CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

Arcaea4 screens
Rizline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Arcaea at 25K against Rizline's 330. Arcaea also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Rizline sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcaea holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcaea has 25K ratings behind it against 330, 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 68% of Rizline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, Rizline every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Arcaea versus Rizline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcaeaRizline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25K ratings) — better4.6 (330 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better67.9% of reviews
Number of ratings25K — better330
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB439 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperlowiroXiamen Pigeon Games Network Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Arcaea

All ratings24,557 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,245 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative14.9%

Rizline

All ratings330 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative21.8%

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

Rizline

From 330 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique visual style
  • 💡 Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful music and charts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional frame drops
  • 🔒 Login/account issues
  • 💰 Paywall for full content
  • 🤔 Confusing progression system

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

Rizline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes after finishing a song
  • Inconsistent hit detection
  • Verification code not being sent
  • Inability to choose another song after completing one

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Early/late indicators
  • Customizable note sizes
  • Improved performance on older devices

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arcaea

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

Rizline

One-time4
  • 100 Coin$0.99
  • Base Package$0.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
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  • 1100 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Arcaea free?
Arcaea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rizline free?
Rizline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcaea or Rizline?
Arcaea is rated higher. Arcaea averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Rizline averages 4.6 from 330 ratings.
Do Arcaea or Rizline have ads?
Neither Arcaea nor Rizline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcaea or Rizline?
Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, and Rizline every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arcaea was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rizline on September 24, 2026.

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