Comparison

Liminality vs RainyWave

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

Head to head
About

Liminality

Experience a music game with a unique semi-circular lane system on your smartphone. Enjoy a vast library of over 100 songs, from original tracks to popular artist collaborations, with a wide range of difficulty levels for all players.

Highlights
  • Unique semi-circular lane gameplay
  • Over 100 diverse songs
  • Original and popular artist tracks
  • Wide difficulty range from easy to ultra-hard
  • Satisfying progression system
Features
Currently charting
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A rhythm game experience like racing through cyberspace, right on your smartphone. And you—you shall reach the "Threshold"——— ===FEATURES=== Liminality is a rhythm game for smartphones built around a distinctive semicircular lane. That one-of-a-kind layout brings the entire screen into play, for a rhythm game that uses every inch of your device. ===A STAGGERING AMOUNT OF CONTENT=== A deep lineup of easy and intermediate charts lets newcomers play with confidence and steadily build their skills, while a wealth of ultra-high-difficulty charts stands ready for the most devoted rhythm gamers. Feel yourself improve, and keep coming back for more. ===TRACK LIST=== Loaded with original songs you won't hear anywhere else. On top of that, a lineup of acclaimed artists have joined in, bringing you over 170 richly varied tracks. A rhythm game experience like racing through cyberspace, right on your smartphone. And you—you shall reach the "Threshold"——— ===LATEST NEWS=== Website: https://liminality.ninja/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/liminality_dev Discord: https://discord.com/invite/wb3vbWfHTg E-mail: contact.liminality@gmail.com Powered by "CRIWARE". CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

About

RainyWave

This music game lets you finger drum to LoFi, Chill Hop, and Chill Wave tracks. Enjoy automated drum sounds or real-time tapping, create your own music, and even import MIDI files. It's a relaxed way to experience music production and performance.

Highlights
  • Finger drumming to LoFi and Chill Hop tracks
  • Two game modes: automated drums or real-time tapping
  • MIDI Pad compatibility on iOS
  • Create original tracks with Charting Mode
  • Import custom MIDI files from DAWs
Features
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RainyWave - A Finger Drumming and Chill Music Experience Description: RainyWave is an innovative music game featuring tracks from genres like LoFi, Chill Hop, and Chill Wave. This game allows you to enjoy finger drumming to stylish tracks in a relaxed atmosphere. Key Features: - Diverse game modes: Choose between 'Game Mode' and 'Instrument Mode'. Game Mode features automated drum sounds, making it accessible even for music game beginners. In contrast, Instrument Mode produces sounds in real-time based on your taps, providing an authentic finger drumming experience. - MIDI Pad compatibility on iOS: Connect your home MPC or other MIDI pads for an even more realistic drumming experience. Create rhythms in your own style. - Create original tracks: Use Charting Mode to compose your own music. You can also easily import tracks you've created in a DAW as MIDI files into RainyWave, allowing you to play with your compositions and practice pieces. Chill Out and Get Creative: RainyWave offers an innovative experience for music and rhythm lovers, letting you enjoy the fun of music production and the thrill of live performances from the comfort of your home. Using a MIDI controller, you can further refine your musical skills. Start your new musical journey with RainyWave. Download now, start tapping to the rhythm, and create your own relaxed music space!

Screenshots

Liminality4 screens
RainyWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liminality at 82% against RainyWave's 0%. Liminality also leads on chart position (#156 vs unranked). RainyWave's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Liminality sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and RainyWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liminality ships an update every 5 weeks, RainyWave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Liminality versus RainyWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiminalityRainyWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size892 MB120 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShoya OtakeCode and DESIGN inc.

Customer experience

Liminality

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative6.8%

RainyWave

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Liminality

One-time20
  • Lysion-A$0.99
  • オーバーライド$0.99
  • Brand New Day$0.99
Show 17 more
  • Luxinauz$0.99
  • Lysion-B$2.99
  • MasterAgentPack vol.1$3.99
  • MasterAgentPack vol.2$3.99
  • MasterAgentPack vol.4$3.99
  • TAKUMI³ LimitBreak$3.99
  • ナナツカゼ$3.99
  • Phigros$3.99
  • Berry Melody$3.99
  • MasterAgentPack vol.3$3.99
  • Radiant Keys$3.99
  • Paradigm: Reboot vol.1$3.99
  • MasterAgentPack vol.5$3.99
  • Lysion-C$4.99
  • HARDCORE TANO*C vol.1$4.99
  • Lysion-D$9.99
  • Lysion-E$19.99
1 purchases

RainyWave

Subscriptions1
  • RainyWave Supporters$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Liminality free?
Liminality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RainyWave free?
RainyWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Liminality or RainyWave have ads?
Neither Liminality nor RainyWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Liminality or RainyWave?
Liminality ships an update every 5 weeks, and RainyWave every 4 days. Most recently, Liminality was updated on October 27, 2026 and RainyWave on October 25, 2026.

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