REFLEC BEAT + vs ArcCreate
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.
ArcCreate
An open-source rhythm game where you can create, play, and share custom levels. Engage with a community of players and contribute to the game's development.
- Create custom levels
- Play community levels
- Share your creations
- Open-source development
- Community-driven
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YOU SHOULD Get ArcCreate... NOW! Welcome to ArcCreate, an open-source, community based rhythm game made by team Arcthesia. Create, play, and share your levels with the community! Disclaimer: ArcCreate is not affiliated with Arcaea or lowiro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ArcCreate at 4.4 against REFLEC BEAT +'s 3.6. ArcCreate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (97% vs 65%). REFLEC BEAT +'s advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. REFLEC BEAT + sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ArcCreate asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArcCreate holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of REFLEC BEAT +'s written reviews are positive against 97% of ArcCreate's.
REFLEC BEAT + ships an update every 4 months, ArcCreate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REFLEC BEAT + | ArcCreate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (39 ratings) | 4.4 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | 97.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KONAMI | Theresa Barker |
Customer experience
REFLEC BEAT +
ArcCreate
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
ArcCreate
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
ArcCreate
No in-app purchases
