Comparison

Paradigm vs ELLIA

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

Head to head
About

Paradigm

Experience a unique rhythm game set in 3D space, blending music gameplay with a narrative. Navigate four-sided levels with special "Space" notes and enjoy a wide range of music from global artists. The game offers adjustable difficulty for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic 3D gameplay
  • Four-sided rhythm mechanics
  • Unique "Space" notes
  • Storytelling elements
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Global artist music library
Features
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Paradigm: Reboot presents a rhythm game in 3-dimensional space, Combining MUG with elements of storytelling. [Highlights] Core Gameplay: Wondrous four-sided gameplay with emphasized "Space" notes. [Difficulty] From relaxing to hardcore, Multiple charts of choice bring you a steady progression in difficulty, Enjoy the experience as you steadily progress into mastery :) [Musics] Enjoy music from popular artists across the world.

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

Paradigm4 screens
ELLIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paradigm at 4.7 against ELLIA's 3.9. Paradigm also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and ratings volume (268 vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Paradigm sells 11 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paradigm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paradigm has 268 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Paradigm's written reviews are positive against 66% of ELLIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paradigm ships an update every 3 weeks, ELLIA every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paradigm versus ELLIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParadigmELLIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (268 ratings) — better3.9 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB549 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd.Arcstar Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Paradigm

All ratings268 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.9%

ELLIA

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

Bugs and requests

Paradigm

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Rewards button causing performance issues
  • Inconsistent save data syncing
  • Difficulty unlocking purchased content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More difficulty options
  • Improved new player onboarding
  • Expanded song library
  • Smoother account management

ELLIA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Paradigm

One-time11
  • Single "Encore"$0.99
  • Single "On And On!!"$0.99
  • Single "Subterranean Blastoff"$0.99
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  • 20 Active Crystal$0.99
  • Side Album "Duplex Fusion"$3.99
  • Side Album "Still Existence"$3.99
  • Solo Album "Vivacious Party"$3.99
  • Main Story Album Chapter 2$4.99
  • 110 Active Crystal$4.99
  • 450 Active Crystal$19.99
  • 1200 Active Crystal$49.99
11 purchases

ELLIA

One-time11
  • CORE Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Variety Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • STRLabel Collection Vol. 1$4.99
Show 8 more
  • 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 Paradigm free?
Paradigm 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, Paradigm or ELLIA?
Paradigm is rated higher. Paradigm averages 4.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while ELLIA averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do Paradigm or ELLIA have ads?
Neither Paradigm nor ELLIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paradigm or ELLIA?
Paradigm ships an update every 3 weeks, and ELLIA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paradigm was updated on September 24, 2026 and ELLIA on September 24, 2026.

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