Comparison

StarSavior vs Elpis

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

Head to head
About

StarSavior

Embark on a cosmic journey as a Captain, leading star-powered girls in a turn-based RPG. Train your team, forge bonds, and uncover a new story to inherit the legacy of a legendary hero. Experience visually stunning battles and an anime-inspired world.

Highlights
  • Lead star-powered girls
  • Turn-based combat
  • Cinematic skill animations
  • Deep character bonds
  • New cosmic story
  • Anime-style illustrations
  • 3D graphics
Features
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Long ago, the legendary Star Savior defeated the Void Star. Now, the Journey—a trial to inherit the great power he left behind—begins once more. Take on the Journey alongside star-powered girls and inherit the legacy of the Star Savior. A training RPG to raise a new shining light to illuminate the cosmos in an age where the stars are fading. StarSavior: Guide your Saviors through the star-kissed Journey. ■ A Journey with girls who wield the power of the stars You become the Captain of the Savior Party, tasked with leading the star-powered girls known as Saviors. Forge bonds with star-powered Saviors and lead them through the Journey—to inherit the legacy of the Star Savior. ■ Turn-based battles with cinematic skill animations Each Savior possesses unique abilities and traits. Combine their distinct skills and attributes with stunning visual effects to build the optimal party, and overcome formidable enemies through turn-based combat guided by your strategy as Captain. ■ The legacy of the Star Savior — and a new story Follow in the footsteps of the Star Savior and uncover a new tale. Experience a story where past and future, fate and bonds, intertwine. ■ Anime-style illustrations and 3D graphics The world of StarSavior comes alive through anime-style illustrations, paired with 3D visuals rendered in a distinct aesthetic. ■ Official Community ▶ Official Hompage: https://starsavior.com/intro ▶ Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarSavior_EN ▶ Official X: https://x.com/StarSavior_EN ■ Recommended Specifications iOS 15 / RAM 8GB or higher ■ Optional Permissions - Notifications: Required to receive promotional and informational notifications. - Photos/Media/Files: Required to save screenshots.

About

Elpis

Lead an exploration squad in an epic battle against the Demon King in this semi-RTS RPG. Strategize pre-battle and during combat, develop your characters, and forge bonds with your allies on a perilous adventure.

Highlights
  • Exploration Squad Command
  • Semi-RTS Combat Strategy
  • Character Progression & Investment
  • RPG Adventure & Story
  • Leader Skills & Class Combinations
  • Sanity Management
Features
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Elpis: Fallen Star – A Grand Adventure for Those Who Brave the Abyss As the leader of an exploration squad, you will face an epic battle against the Demon King! Dive into the world of a semi-RTS RPG! 1. Exploration Squad "You are the chosen leader." The weight of fate now rests on your shoulders. This is your moment to take command, rally your allies, and carve a path into the unknown! Are you ready? Set sail and good luck! 2. Demon King She is beyond reach. A worthy enemy. A haunting beauty. A synonym of fear. Now she stands before you. Can you see her true colors? The fate-defining moment is upon you... 3. Semi-RTS Have your decision-making tested in the semi-RTS game where strategy forges a road ahead! Meticulous pre-battle planning and orders given in the midst of it are equally critical to the battle! 4. Character Progression Pull and invest in your desired characters. The bonds you forge will build a force that can reshape the world one day.Who do you choose? And how to combine their strengths? Your leadership faces a tough trial. 5. RPG Adventure As the leader of the exploration squad, strategize to move forward and deepen bonds with your friends to create an epic journey together. Charge headlong into every challenge, or take a respite from setbacks before rising again with renewed courage? Every choice you make will shake the world! Gate to the Abyss Opens Here Mishap Unleashed Bottomless rifts tear the land, spewing forth unspeakable corruption! The Abyss expands with terrifying speed. Who is behind this? Could it be her? A Ramshackle Exploration Squad? The Mission Begins! Survival hangs by a thread in this merciless wasteland. One misstep could cost your life. Left in a dead end, you cross paths with Agnes and a pink-haired girl with twin tails. What will this encounter bring? Anyway, this ramshackle squad is ready to set off! Peril Lurks in the Abyss... But So Does Exquisite Cuisine What's the key to survival? Fresh water? Repellent Powder? No, the answer is Sanity. Thanks to master chef Monica's four meals daily, your mind stays sharp and your Sanity full! Use the Leader Skill to Turn the Tide! Command a squad of up to 8 members and dive into the fray! Remember no enemy is invincible as long as you're prepared. Activate the "Total Assault" and crush them with the combined might of four classes! A saga of hope and courage awaits. Will you answer the call? Music Theme Song Composer: Go Shiina BGM Composer: ACE Acting Voice Actors (in alphabetical order of last name) Akane Fujita, Ikumi Hasegawa, Yoko Hikasa, Yui Ishikawa, Manaka Iwami, Ai Kakuma, Akari Kito, Ami Koshimizu, Haruka Shiraishi, Atsushi Tamura, and Aoi Yuuki...

Screenshots

StarSavior4 screens
Elpis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarSavior at none against Elpis's shown. StarSavior also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 18%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. StarSavior sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Elpis sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for StarSavior against 4.5 for Elpis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 798 and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of StarSavior's written reviews are positive against 18% of Elpis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, Elpis every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
StarSavior versus Elpis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarSaviorElpis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (798 ratings) — better4.5 (513 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings798 — better513
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size440 MB170 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStudio B Side Co., LtdGENMUGAME CO., LTD.

Customer experience

StarSavior

All ratings778 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative36.8%

Elpis

All ratings513 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

Bugs and requests

StarSavior

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Elpis

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rewards and currency issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • Increase rewards to match other regions
  • Improve global player treatment

In-app purchases

10 purchases

StarSavior

One-time10
  • [Welcome] Savior Observation Pack$0.99
  • [Welcome] Featured Observation Pack$0.99
  • [Launch] Arcana Observation Pack$0.99
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  • CounterSide Featured Observe Pack I$1.99
  • Daily Starlight Essence Package$3.99
  • 30-Day Stellagem Supply$4.99
  • 30-Day Willpower Supply$4.99
  • Lisette First Buy Special Offer$14.99
  • Operation Breakthrough Pass Vol.1$19.99
  • Scarlet's Super Package$21.99
10 purchases

Elpis

One-time10
  • Ridge Pact$0.99
  • newbee package1$0.99
  • spellweaver package$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Black Market Pact$0.99
  • Starter Pack1$0.99
  • Event Limit BreakSupplyPack-Inelise$1.99
  • Starter Pack2$2.99
  • newbee package2$4.99
  • eventgachapackage1$4.99
  • eventgachapackage2$14.99

Questions

Is StarSavior free?
StarSavior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elpis free?
Elpis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarSavior or Elpis?
StarSavior is rated higher. StarSavior averages 4.6 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while Elpis averages 4.5 from 513 ratings.
Do StarSavior or Elpis have ads?
Elpis shows ads; StarSavior does not.
Which is updated more often, StarSavior or Elpis?
StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, and Elpis every 4 months. Most recently, StarSavior was updated on November 12, 2026 and Elpis on November 8, 2026.

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