# Paradigm vs ELLIA

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Paradigm | ELLIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-reboot/id1499645558/reviews)** | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellia/id6499312514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 549 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489164605) | [Arcstar Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743151945) |

## What reviewers say

### Paradigm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-reboot/id1499645558)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single "Encore" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single "On And On!!" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single "Subterranean Blastoff" | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Active Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Side Album "Duplex Fusion" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Side Album "Still Existence" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Solo Album "Vivacious Party" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Main Story Album Chapter 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Active Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Active Crystal | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Active Crystal | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Innovative gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive visuals and art style
- 🎵 High-quality music and soundtracks
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎢 Compelling story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking content
- 🤖 Challenging charts and high skill ceiling
- 🌐 Connectivity issues for some users
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More difficulty options
- Improved new player onboarding
- Expanded song library
- Smoother account management


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*