Comparison

RYCEAM (Global) vs ELLIA

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

Head to head
About

RYCEAM (Global)

Experience a unique 3D rhythm game with innovative gameplay combining traditional mechanics and flexible tracks. Tap, hold, and flick notes in a dynamic 3D space to achieve high scores and unlock the story. This non-commercial game offers its full version completely free.

Highlights
  • Innovative 3D visual effects
  • Flexible and dynamic tracks
  • Unique note types (Click, Drag, Hold, D-Flick, Flick)
  • Unlockable main story
  • Free to play, non-commercial
Features
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RYCEAM is a 3D track rhythm game. Aiming to offer unique game experience, we have developed brand new gameplay that combines the traditional drop-type gameplay, the innovative 3D visual effect and more flexible tracks to create graphs with distinct features. Besides, RYCEAM is a non-commercial game, which means that everyone can enjoy the full version of the game free of charge totally. And we insist on running this game without any profit thoroughly.During your play, you should make use of your sight and sense of rhythm to precisely tap, hold and flick the notes that fall along the track in order to get higher scores, tokens and unlock the main story. Specially, the track is designed to freely move, rotate, and zoom in and out within the 3D space. There are five different types of notes in the game:CLICK. Players should tap it exactly when it reaches the bottom of the track.DRAG. Players should catch it exactly when it reaches the bottom of the trackHOLD. Players should hold it for a certain period when it reaches the bottom of the track.D-FLICK. It is made up of a CLICK in the beginning, a FLICK in the end and a link between them. The link will go across the tracks.FLICK. It moves along the track. Players should catch the track and then flick the finger to any direction at will. Powered by "CRIWARE". CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

RYCEAM (Global)3 screens
ELLIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RYCEAM (Global) at 4.6 against ELLIA's 3.9. RYCEAM (Global) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (80% vs 66%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. ELLIA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. RYCEAM (Global) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RYCEAM (Global) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of RYCEAM (Global)'s written reviews are positive against 66% of ELLIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RYCEAM (Global) ships an update fortnightly, ELLIA every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RYCEAM (Global) versus ELLIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRYCEAM (Global)ELLIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings) — better3.9 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2727
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB546 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer诗雨 宋Arcstar Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

RYCEAM (Global)

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%

ELLIA

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative18.0%

In-app purchases

None

RYCEAM (Global)

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

ELLIA

One-time11
  • 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

Questions

Is RYCEAM (Global) free?
RYCEAM (Global) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELLIA free?
ELLIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RYCEAM (Global) or ELLIA?
RYCEAM (Global) is rated higher. RYCEAM (Global) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ELLIA averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.
Do RYCEAM (Global) or ELLIA have ads?
Neither RYCEAM (Global) nor ELLIA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RYCEAM (Global) or ELLIA?
RYCEAM (Global) ships an update fortnightly, and ELLIA every 2 weeks. Most recently, RYCEAM (Global) was updated on October 30, 2026 and ELLIA on October 30, 2026.

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