REFLEC BEAT + vs Liminality
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REFLEC BEAT +
Engage in a dynamic rhythm game where precise taps on moving objects synchronize with music to achieve high scores. Compete against opponents to win by having the highest score when the song concludes. New music packs will be added through updates.
- Tap moving objects in time with music
- Score-based competitive gameplay
- Precise timing for higher points
- Unlockable song packs
- Cross-device compatibility with same account
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REFLEC BEAT + is a new type of rhythm game where you tap moving objects in time with the beat to battle it out with your opponent for the highest score! Earn points by tapping the bar at the exact time the target objects pass over. The better the timing, the higher the points! When the song is over, the player with the highest score wins! Keep a lookout for additional, familiar favorites that we'll be releasing through updates! If you use the same account (Apple ID) on multiple devices, you can download previously purchased song packs to those devices with no additional charge.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Liminality at 4.4 against REFLEC BEAT +'s 3.6. Liminality also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 65%). REFLEC BEAT +'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. REFLEC BEAT + sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Liminality sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Liminality holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of REFLEC BEAT +'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Liminality's.
REFLEC BEAT + ships an update every 4 months, Liminality every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REFLEC BEAT + | Liminality |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (39 ratings) | 4.4 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 892 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KONAMI | Shoya Otake |
Customer experience
REFLEC BEAT +
Liminality
Bugs and requests
REFLEC BEAT +
Reported bugs
12 issues- Mandatory update fails to download with network error
- App crashes when selecting songs on certain devices
- Connection errors on iPad while working on iPhone
- Hitbox glitches with chain notes and rapid sequences
- Purchased songs disappearing after updates
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- Purchase transactions charged but content not delivered
- App crashes when attempting to buy music packs
- Screen glitches during gameplay on iPad mini
- Off-sync audio on iOS 8
- Holding note detection issues
- Theme selection not working properly
- Colette theme unavailable despite upgrade
Requested features
13 requests- More free songs or unlockable songs through gameplay
- Individual song purchases instead of pack bundles
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Lower song pack prices
- More frequent content updates and new song packs
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- Parity with Japanese version song library
- Tutorial/introduction for new players
- Pause button functionality
- Custom song support
- Theme customization options
- Specific song requests (DADADADADADA, POSSESSION/TAG Underground, etc.)
- Retina display support
- Same-device multiplayer improvements
Liminality
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
REFLEC BEAT +
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 01$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 02$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 03$3.99
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- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 04$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 05$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 07$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 08$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 09$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 10$3.99
- KONAMI MUSIC PACK 14$3.99
Liminality
- Lysion-A$0.99
- オーバーライド$0.99
- Brand New Day$0.99
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- 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









