Comparison

DanceRailRefresh vs ArcCreate

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

Head to head
About

DanceRailRefresh

This music rhythm game offers a simplified, accessible experience for everyone to enjoy the pleasure of music. It features easy-to-play mechanics with long and single notes, a variety of carefully selected songs, and a new mode focusing on rhythm experience over complex mastery.

Highlights
  • Simple note pressing mechanics
  • Focus on rhythm experience
  • Curated song library
  • Accessible difficulty levels
  • New gameplay mode
Features
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When people mention [music game] the word, [super difficult] [only strong to play the game] the idea will be arises spontaneously, but this time we have to reverse this idea! This is a plan that anyone can enjoy the pleasure of the sound! [DanceRail] is the latest series of [Dance] series. Change the tradition of the past 4K model! Enjoy the pleasure of dancing with music in the tracks! The game has [long] notes and [single] note two notes composition, no matter what kind of notes, just press the area to complete the hit! Super simple! Super easy! Experience the rhythm of the music! Enjoy fun in other music games! **************************************** [Free of charge] As a college student, one person to complete the game independently, in order to bring you is happy. So do not collect any money, completely free to everyone, and did not set any advertising. [New mode] There is no precedent, you can press the fixed can hit the note. Compared to master the rhythm, experience the rhythm is more important! [Everyone can play] Difficulty from low to high coverage, there are always suitable for your play! Let you and your companions around like the sound of the tour! [Luxury song] Most of the songs included in this work are excellent tracks that I have carefully selected, and even some of them are expensive to buy copyright, only to bring the best experience! **************************************** Device support: [Must] at least have a ios8.0, if even smaller than that, it is really difficult to run it [Optional] with A10 above the level of the CPU, then it is very helpful, the game screen using high-definition 3D rendering, high-performance CPU, then you can get the highest experience! **************************************** If you have any good comments and suggestions, it is strongly recommended to contact me directly! The progress of the game requires everyone's support! QQ: 964163397 Twitter: @veemonshinka On the game's feelings, ideas, recommendations, inadequate, at any time can give me feedback! Moreover, if you are a composer (Composer), or hold the copyright OK super nice track, or even directly to us to provide songs! **************************************** Made by GameMaker:Studio Professional Edition (v 1.4.1804)

About

ArcCreate

An open-source rhythm game where you can create, play, and share custom levels. Engage with a community of players and contribute to the game's development.

Highlights
  • Create custom levels
  • Play community levels
  • Share your creations
  • Open-source development
  • Community-driven
Features
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YOU SHOULD Get ArcCreate... NOW! Welcome to ArcCreate, an open-source, community based rhythm game made by team Arcthesia. Create, play, and share your levels with the community! Disclaimer: ArcCreate is not affiliated with Arcaea or lowiro.

Screenshots

DanceRailRefresh4 screens
ArcCreate4 screens

Verdict

The call

DanceRailRefresh and ArcCreate both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of ArcCreate's written reviews are positive against 66% of DanceRailRefresh's. DanceRailRefresh's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DanceRailRefresh holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of DanceRailRefresh's written reviews are positive against 97% of ArcCreate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DanceRailRefresh ships an update fortnightly, ArcCreate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DanceRailRefresh versus ArcCreate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceRailRefreshArcCreate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews97.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better23
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size822 MB157 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYuyu LiTheresa Barker

Customer experience

DanceRailRefresh

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative20.9%

ArcCreate

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

In-app purchases

None

DanceRailRefresh

No in-app purchases

None

ArcCreate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DanceRailRefresh free?
DanceRailRefresh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcCreate free?
ArcCreate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DanceRailRefresh or ArcCreate?
DanceRailRefresh is rated higher. DanceRailRefresh averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while ArcCreate averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do DanceRailRefresh or ArcCreate have ads?
Neither DanceRailRefresh nor ArcCreate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DanceRailRefresh or ArcCreate?
DanceRailRefresh ships an update fortnightly, and ArcCreate every 2 weeks. Most recently, DanceRailRefresh was updated on October 3, 2026 and ArcCreate on October 3, 2026.

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