Comparison

DanceRailRefresh vs ELLIA

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

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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

ELLIA

Embark on a rhythm-based adventure to help a girl recover her lost memories and emotions. Engage with captivating stories, stunning visuals, and a curated soundtrack of original music. Explore a unique journey with the Beatravel System, extracting emotion pieces from music to unlock the past.

Highlights
  • Original music collection
  • Intricately designed rhythm patterns
  • Seasonal content updates
  • Regularly updated free content
  • Accessible gameplay for all levels
  • Detailed settings for hardcore players
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Exceptional graphics and effects
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Journey to find emotions "ELLIA" is a premium rhythm game that weaves captivating stories into its gameplay. Experience breathtaking visuals and superb UI/UX, complemented by a carefully curated soundtrack of original music from Arcstar. Dive into the rhythm and play today! [Story] When Ellia, a girl who has lost her memories and emotions, comes under the care of the protagonist at the request of a familiar doctor, a unique journey unfolds. Using the Beatravel System, they extract "Emotion Pieces" from music to help Ellia recover her feelings and past. With assistance from androids Io and Dione, they uncover the shocking truths of Ellia's history. [Features] - A vast collection of original music tracks, rigorously vetted for quality - Intricately designed patterns crafted by a dedicated content production team - Original content delivered in seasonal updates - Regularly updated free content for continuous enjoyment - Accessible gameplay for both newcomers and rhythm game enthusiasts - A variety of detailed settings tailored for hardcore gamers - Multiple difficulty levels to ensure everyone has a challenging and enjoyable experience - Exceptional graphics and effects that enhance the gameplay [Community] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELLIA_Official Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/y28EywME9U

Screenshots

DanceRailRefresh4 screens
ELLIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DanceRailRefresh at 4.6 against ELLIA's 3.9. DanceRailRefresh also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. ELLIA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. DanceRailRefresh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DanceRailRefresh holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 27 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DanceRailRefresh versus ELLIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanceRailRefreshELLIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better3.9 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better27
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size822 MB549 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYuyu LiArcstar Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

DanceRailRefresh

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

ELLIA

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative18.0%

In-app purchases

None

DanceRailRefresh

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

ELLIA

One-time11
  • CORE Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • STRLabel Collection Vol. 1$4.99
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  • OverRapid Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Arcstar Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 2$4.99
  • Arcstar Collection Vol. 2$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 3$4.99
  • Morimori Atushi Collection 1$4.99
  • memex Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Season 1 Pass$7.99

Questions

Is DanceRailRefresh free?
DanceRailRefresh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELLIA free?
ELLIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DanceRailRefresh or ELLIA?
DanceRailRefresh is rated higher. DanceRailRefresh averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while ELLIA averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do DanceRailRefresh or ELLIA have ads?
Neither DanceRailRefresh nor ELLIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DanceRailRefresh or ELLIA?
DanceRailRefresh ships an update fortnightly, and ELLIA every 2 weeks. Most recently, DanceRailRefresh was updated on October 3, 2026 and ELLIA on October 3, 2026.

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