Comparison

REFLEC BEAT + vs Liminality

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

REFLEC BEAT +4 screens
Liminality4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
REFLEC BEAT + versus Liminality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREFLEC BEAT +Liminality
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (39 ratings)4.4 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB892 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKONAMIShoya Otake

Customer experience

REFLEC BEAT +

All ratings39 ratings
Positive56.4%
Neutral20.5%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative26.4%

Liminality

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

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

10 purchases

REFLEC BEAT +

One-time10
  • 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
20 purchases

Liminality

One-time20
  • 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

Questions

Is REFLEC BEAT + free?
REFLEC BEAT + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liminality free?
Liminality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, REFLEC BEAT + or Liminality?
Liminality is rated higher. REFLEC BEAT + averages 3.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Liminality averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.
Do REFLEC BEAT + or Liminality have ads?
Neither REFLEC BEAT + nor Liminality shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REFLEC BEAT + or Liminality?
REFLEC BEAT + ships an update every 4 months, and Liminality every 5 weeks. Most recently, REFLEC BEAT + was updated on October 20, 2026 and Liminality on October 18, 2026.

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