Comparison

TOKIMEKI RunRuns vs Aether Gazer

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

Head to head
About

TOKIMEKI RunRuns

Draw paths to guide school idols and their fans through a city. Collect fans to unlock exclusive images of the idols. Aim for perfect scores to gather more rewards.

Highlights
  • Draw paths to guide characters
  • Collect fans
  • Unlock exclusive idol images
  • Stage-based progression
  • Star rating system for performance
Features
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ニジガクメンバーが、お台場を走り回る!? 「広がれ虹のWA!虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 テーマ別活動」にて、 IT活用チームに所属する優木せつ菜・天王寺璃奈・三船栞子の3人が、 ニジガクのメンバー達がお台場を走り回って、ファンを集めるランゲームを作りました! ◆あなたの協力で、ニジガクメンバーのファンをたくさん集めよう! あなたは、画面上に線を引くことでニジガクメンバーをサポート出来ます! ニジガクメンバーもファンも、あなたの作った道を走っていきます。 ゴールまでできるだけ多くのファンを導いてください! ◆ご褒美でスクールアイドルの画像を閲覧できる! スクールアイドルごとに用意されたステージを、星2つ以上でクリアすると、ギャラリーにスクールアイドルの画像が追加! さらに、星3でクリアすると、別の画像が追加されます! がんばってパーフェクトを目指そう! ◆「広がれ虹のWA!虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 テーマ別活動」とは ニジガクがあなたと一緒に「次のときめき」を叶えるプロジェクト「Road to Next TOKIMEKI Stories」の1つとして 「広がれ虹のWA!虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 テーマ別活動」が始まりました! こちらは12人のスクールアイドルが、4つのテーマに分かれて活動を行っていく企画です。 メンバーが得意だったり、興味を持っているテーマからニジガクの活動を広げていき、 まだやったことのない楽しいことをファンのみんなと一緒に実現していきます! あなたのご参加、お待ちしております! ※タブレット端末は、サイズの都合により非推奨となります ©2020 PL!N ©S ©BUSHI

About

Aether Gazer

Engage in fast-paced combat within a sci-fi anime world where humanity's consciousness resides in an AI orbiting Earth. Battle viruses threatening this digital paradise by customizing characters, building combos, and strategically forming squads to save humanity's future.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced action combat
  • Character skill customization
  • Squad building and combos
  • Explore a dystopian world
  • Premium character design
  • Immersive soundtrack
Features
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In the future, constant war has eroded the livability of Earth, forcing humanity to escape by uploading their consciousnesses to Gaea, an AI orbiting the Earth. Human consciousness is divided into ten sephirah zones, each with its own unique culture and beliefs, that are all working together towards building the perfect civilization called Idealbild. However, underneath the surface and in the Source Layer, evil computer viruses called Visbanes lurk, bent on destroying humanity’s promised paradise. Use your knowledge of each character’s skillset during battle, use power-ups to build combos and customize your squad to unleash the power of Modifiers to save consciousness and reach the promised future of Idealbild. · Action-Packed Combat Requiring Fast-Paced Decision Making · Explore a Dystopia Filled with Lore and Loot · Customize Your Character's Skills and Seamlessly Change Your Fighting Style · Mix and Match Your Squad for Exciting Chained Combos and Stunning Performances · Premium Quality Character Design with Advanced NPR Rendering Technology · Immersive Soundtrack and Unique Voiceover for Every Character Aether Gazer Official Homepage: https://www.aethergazer.com/ Official Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/aethergazerEN Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/aethergazerofficial/ Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AetherGazerOfficial/

Screenshots

TOKIMEKI RunRuns4 screens
Aether Gazer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aether Gazer at 4.3 against TOKIMEKI RunRuns's 3.8. Aether Gazer also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 20) and review sentiment (57% vs 46%). TOKIMEKI RunRuns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Aether Gazer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. TOKIMEKI RunRuns asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aether Gazer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aether Gazer has 1.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of TOKIMEKI RunRuns's written reviews are positive against 57% of Aether Gazer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOKIMEKI RunRuns ships an update weekly, Aether Gazer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TOKIMEKI RunRuns versus Aether Gazer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOKIMEKI RunRunsAether Gazer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews56.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201.3K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB3.9 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBushiroad Inc.HONG KONG YONGSHI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

TOKIMEKI RunRuns

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.3%

Aether Gazer

All ratings1,263 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral13.4%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

TOKIMEKI RunRuns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aether Gazer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes during boss fights
  • Inability to progress past certain story missions
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Login and connection issues
  • Gacha and purchase-related bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Improve controller compatibility
  • Enhance tutorial and onboarding
  • Optimize performance for older devices
  • Introduce more endgame content

In-app purchases

None

TOKIMEKI RunRuns

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Aether Gazer

One-time11
  • 60 Shifting Flowers$0.99
  • C-Obs$4.99
  • 490 Shifting Flowers$7.99
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  • Advanced Contract$9.99
  • $14.99 Pack$14.99
  • 990 Shifting Flowers$14.99
  • Outfit Voucher2$14.99
  • Acumen Contract$18.99
  • 1990 Shifting Flowers$29.99
  • 2990 Shifting Flowers$44.99
  • 6000 Shifting Flowers$89.99

Questions

Is TOKIMEKI RunRuns free?
TOKIMEKI RunRuns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aether Gazer free?
Aether Gazer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOKIMEKI RunRuns or Aether Gazer?
Aether Gazer is rated higher. TOKIMEKI RunRuns averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Aether Gazer averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do TOKIMEKI RunRuns or Aether Gazer have ads?
Aether Gazer shows ads; TOKIMEKI RunRuns does not.
Which is updated more often, TOKIMEKI RunRuns or Aether Gazer?
TOKIMEKI RunRuns ships an update weekly, and Aether Gazer every 4 months. Most recently, TOKIMEKI RunRuns was updated on October 23, 2026 and Aether Gazer on October 30, 2026.

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