Comparison

Simple vs AnXiens

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

Head to head
About

Simple

Experience a unique rhythm game with a minimalist aesthetic and engaging gameplay. Explore a story of character growth and uncover hidden truths in a world of simple beauty. Enjoy a completely free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Varied chart design
  • Curated music selection
  • Character story progression
  • Free to play
  • No ads or in-app purchases
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《Simple》是一款由Goose Egg Studio开发的无轨下落式节奏类游戏。 以简约之美,为您带来独特而又新奇的游戏体验。 【视觉与游玩的双重体验】 Simple拥有简约的画面设计、多变的谱面设计,搭配精心挑选的音乐作品,为您带来视觉与游玩的双重体验。 【探寻人们心中的“简”】 在未知的旅途中,你将见证不同角色的过往与成长,探寻人们心中的“简”,揭开潜藏于世界中人们未曾知晓的隐秘。 “粉碎文明的谎言,追溯未眸的旅程。” 让我们一起回顾这场前路未卜的行程。 【免费畅玩,无需顾虑】 Simple本体及其中的全部内容完全免费,无需担忧广告与内购,为您带来最简洁畅快的游戏体验。

About

AnXiens

Immerse yourself in a vibrant rhythm game featuring anime-style art and epic EDM tracks. Explore a mystical rhythm world alongside your Rhythmates.

Highlights
  • Anime-style art
  • Epic EDM music
  • Rhythm exploration
  • Rhythmate companions
  • Music game mechanics
Features
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Brand new Music game, anime-style arts, epic EDM musics, explore the mysteries of rhythm world with your Rhythmates.

Screenshots

Simple4 screens
AnXiens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against AnXiens's 10. Simple also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. AnXiens sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple against 4.9 for AnXiens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Simple's written reviews are positive against 88% of AnXiens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 5 weeks, AnXiens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple versus AnXiens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleAnXiens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size662 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer豫 李GLACIA STUDIO

Customer experience

Simple

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

AnXiens

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

AnXiens

One-time10
  • $0.99 pack$0.99
  • $2.99 pack$2.99
  • $3.00 pack$3.00
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  • $4.99 pack$4.99
  • $5.99 pack$5.99
  • $8.99 pack$8.99
  • $14.99 pack$14.99
  • $29.99 pack$29.99
  • $49.99 pack$49.99
  • $99.99 pack$99.99

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnXiens free?
AnXiens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple or AnXiens?
AnXiens is rated higher. Simple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while AnXiens averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Simple or AnXiens have ads?
Neither Simple nor AnXiens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or AnXiens?
Simple ships an update every 5 weeks, and AnXiens every 3 months. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 30, 2026 and AnXiens on October 27, 2026.

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