Milthm vs ELLIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Milthm
Immerse yourself in a rhythm game with a "Dreams" and "Rain" theme. Enjoy dynamic tracks, a clean UI, and unique replay modes that adjust difficulty. Experience a blend of music, animation, and challenging gameplay.
- Clean UI design with rain theme
- Dream replay mode with adjustable difficulty
- Vivid chart design
- High-quality music tracks
- Wonderful Trial for automatic restart
- Fade out notes for increased challenge
- Downpour mode for chaotic gameplay
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Milthm is a non-commercial rhythm game powered by passion, featuring dynamic tracks and notes. The game is themed around "Dreams" and "Rain". 1. Clean and simple UI design The UI complements the theme of "rain", immersing players in the charming world of rain. 2. Unique and enjoyable dream replay mode The ripples of the dream enhance the game's challenge and fun. If you're frustrated with missing notes, you can choose "Wonderful Trial" to automatically restart on a miss or bad. If you want to increase the difficulty and challenge yourself, you can choose "Fade out" to make notes vanish when approaching. If you're in the mood for a chaotic game-play, you can choose "Downpour" to rain down a massive number of raindrop notes. 3. Enjoyful and vivid chart design Chart designs that combine the emotions of the music and the story, providing a visual and auditory feast. It's not just a game; it's a wholehearted experience where animation and music intertwine to bring you unprecedented joy. Whether you're a beginner or a rhythm game expert, you'll find endless fun in the game. 4. Amazing and high-quality music tracks The music tracks in the game convey different musical styles and emotions. The musical talent of the artists will create an immersive auditory experience. The in-game music will become your companion, leading you into its world.
ELLIA
Embark on a rhythm-based adventure to help a girl recover her lost memories and emotions. Engage with captivating stories, stunning visuals, and a curated soundtrack of original music. Explore a unique journey with the Beatravel System, extracting emotion pieces from music to unlock the past.
- Original music collection
- Intricately designed rhythm patterns
- Seasonal content updates
- Regularly updated free content
- Accessible gameplay for all levels
- Detailed settings for hardcore players
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Exceptional graphics and effects
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Journey to find emotions "ELLIA" is a premium rhythm game that weaves captivating stories into its gameplay. Experience breathtaking visuals and superb UI/UX, complemented by a carefully curated soundtrack of original music from Arcstar. Dive into the rhythm and play today! [Story] When Ellia, a girl who has lost her memories and emotions, comes under the care of the protagonist at the request of a familiar doctor, a unique journey unfolds. Using the Beatravel System, they extract "Emotion Pieces" from music to help Ellia recover her feelings and past. With assistance from androids Io and Dione, they uncover the shocking truths of Ellia's history. [Features] - A vast collection of original music tracks, rigorously vetted for quality - Intricately designed patterns crafted by a dedicated content production team - Original content delivered in seasonal updates - Regularly updated free content for continuous enjoyment - Accessible gameplay for both newcomers and rhythm game enthusiasts - A variety of detailed settings tailored for hardcore gamers - Multiple difficulty levels to ensure everyone has a challenging and enjoyable experience - Exceptional graphics and effects that enhance the gameplay [Community] Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELLIA_Official Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/y28EywME9U
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Milthm at 4.9 against ELLIA's 3.9. Milthm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (92% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, 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. ELLIA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Milthm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Milthm holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Milthm has 275 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Milthm's written reviews are positive against 66% of ELLIA's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Milthm | ELLIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (275 ratings) — better | 3.9 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better | 66.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 549 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志琰 陈 | Arcstar Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Milthm
ELLIA
Bugs and requests
Milthm
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes on startup or black screen freeze
- Crashes when playing specific charts (e.g., mornflutter, Downpour)
- 404 cloudburst error preventing song playback
- Incompatibility with iPad Air 1 and older iOS versions
- Game freezes at splash screen
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- Occasional frame drops during gameplay
Requested features
6 requests- Cloud save/account synchronization
- Chinese mainland server launch
- Notch and Dynamic Island optimization settings
- Screen edge width adjustment for gameplay
- More lenient rating system (full combo instead of all perfect)
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- Expanded story chapters
ELLIA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Milthm
No in-app purchases
ELLIA
- CORE Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- Variety Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- STRLabel Collection Vol. 1$4.99
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- OverRapid Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- Arcstar Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- Variety Collection Vol. 2$4.99
- Arcstar Collection Vol. 2$4.99
- Variety Collection Vol. 3$4.99
- Morimori Atushi Collection 1$4.99
- memex Collection Vol. 1$4.99
- Season 1 Pass$7.99









