# Arcaea vs SUPERSTAR ATEEZ

The clearest difference is ads: Arcaea at none against SUPERSTAR ATEEZ's shown. Arcaea also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). On price, rating, 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 SUPERSTAR ATEEZ sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Arcaea against 4.9 for SUPERSTAR ATEEZ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Arcaea's written reviews are positive against 69% of SUPERSTAR ATEEZ's.

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, SUPERSTAR ATEEZ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcaea | SUPERSTAR ATEEZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-ateez/id1571479814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #64 | **#37** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 441 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) | [Dalcomsoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/890937535) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcaea

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Music, #80 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


### SUPERSTAR ATEEZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-ateez/id1571479814)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Music, #164 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Play ATEEZ's hit songs in this K-POP rhythm game. Collect and upgrade artist cards, compete with fans worldwide, and unlock exclusive content like moving photo cards and voiceovers. Participate in missions and events for special rewards.

**Highlights:** Play ATEEZ songs in a rhythm game, Collect and upgrade ATEEZ personality cards, Compete in weekly leagues and monthly records, Unlock exclusive moving photo cards, Participate in weekly missions and events, Customizable difficulty levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 39 Diamond | $3.39 | one-time |
| 62 Diamond | $5.29 | one-time |
| SSAT Package 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| SSAT Package 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| TOXIN #2 Starter Package | $7.49 | one-time |
| 120 Diamond | $9.89 | one-time |
| SSAT Package 12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 375 Diamond | $29.49 | one-time |
| 650 Diamond | $48.49 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $83.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Beginner-friendly learning curve
- 🎨 Cool interface and visuals
- 💪 Challenging hard mode
- 🎶 Great song selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔊 Sound issues and missing audio
- 🔑 Login and account problems
- 🎨 Outdated or poor graphics
- 🏆 Difficult to complete events as F2P

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive or missed notes
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
- Account login and data loss issues
- Downloading and loading problems
- Incorrect song versions or content

**Requested features**

- Add more Ateez songs and B-sides
- Improve inventory management and card trading
- Adjust difficulty curve, especially for hard mode
- Implement note speed adjustment options
- Offer more free-to-play friendly event rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcaea free?

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

### Is SUPERSTAR ATEEZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arcaea or SUPERSTAR ATEEZ?

SUPERSTAR ATEEZ is rated higher. Arcaea averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while SUPERSTAR ATEEZ averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Arcaea or SUPERSTAR ATEEZ have ads?

SUPERSTAR ATEEZ shows ads; Arcaea does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcaea or SUPERSTAR ATEEZ?

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, and SUPERSTAR ATEEZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arcaea was updated on November 9, 2026 and SUPERSTAR ATEEZ on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Arcaea or SUPERSTAR ATEEZ?

Arcaea currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and SUPERSTAR ATEEZ at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*