# Synthwave Escape vs ELLIA

The clearest difference is rating: Synthwave Escape at 4.6 against ELLIA's 3.9. Synthwave Escape also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 66%) and ratings volume (219 vs 27). ELLIA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synthwave Escape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ELLIA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Synthwave Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthwave Escape has 219 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Synthwave Escape's written reviews are positive against 66% of ELLIA's.

Synthwave Escape ships an update every 6 months, ELLIA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synthwave Escape | ELLIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053/reviews)** | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellia/id6499312514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) | [Arcstar Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743151945) |

## What reviewers say

### Synthwave Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthwave-escape/id1435802053)

Embark on a retro rhythm puzzle platformer adventure with an 80s synthwave aesthetic. Guide a team of robots with unique physics to escape a neon bunker and defeat an antagonist. Solve challenges through 60 stages with an original soundtrack and a humorous storyline.

**Highlights:** 60 Retro Rhythm Puzzle Platformer Stages, 8 All-New Synthwave Tracks, 4 Escaping Robots with Super Duper Physics, Robot Storyline, Dad Jokes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Coins Deal | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing music/songs
- 🎨 Great graphics/visual aesthetic
- 🧠 Challenging/mind-bending gameplay
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable experience
- ✨ Impressive novelty/innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Level 18 is too hard
- 💥 No invincibility frames
- ⏳ Stressful timer
- 💰 Needs more coins
- 🐛 Audio option bug

**Reported bugs**

- Audio option doesn't work
- No invincibility stage after getting hit
- Game won't download

**Requested features**

- Longer game or sequel
- More levels
- New music
- PC version
- More cutscenes


### ELLIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellia/id6499312514)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CORE Collection Vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Variety Collection Vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| STRLabel Collection Vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| OverRapid Collection Vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arcstar Collection Vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Variety Collection Vol. 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arcstar Collection Vol. 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Variety Collection Vol. 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Morimori Atushi Collection 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| memex Collection Vol. 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pass | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synthwave Escape free?

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

### Is ELLIA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Synthwave Escape or ELLIA?

Synthwave Escape is rated higher. Synthwave Escape averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while ELLIA averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Synthwave Escape or ELLIA have ads?

Synthwave Escape shows ads; ELLIA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Synthwave Escape or ELLIA?

Synthwave Escape ships an update every 6 months, and ELLIA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Synthwave Escape was updated on October 20, 2026 and ELLIA on October 21, 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.*