Comparison

Aria vs ArcCreate

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

Head to head

Rhythm & runner

Open Rhythm Game

★ 4.423 ratingsView app →

About

Aria

Features

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Avoid obstacles by jumping and bending down, collect music notes, buy upgrades, and get all the stars!

About

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.

Highlights

Create custom levels
Play community levels
Share your creations
Open-source development
Community-driven

Features

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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.

Screenshots

Aria4 screens

ArcCreate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ArcCreate at every 2 weeks against Aria's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aria ships an update every 3 months, ArcCreate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Aria versus ArcCreate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Aria	ArcCreate
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.4 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	97.4% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	23 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	12.0	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	206 MB	157 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	LUDO Thinking	Theresa Barker

In-app purchases

None

Aria

No in-app purchases

None

ArcCreate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aria free?

Aria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ArcCreate free?

ArcCreate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Aria or ArcCreate have ads?

Neither Aria nor ArcCreate shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Aria or ArcCreate?

Aria ships an update every 3 months, and ArcCreate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aria was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArcCreate on November 3, 2026.