Comparison

ELLIA vs Keycap Dash

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

About

Keycap Dash

A one-touch rhythm game where players tap in time with falling keycap gates. It features multiple play modes, a variety of levels, and global leaderboards for competitive play. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience with a focus on rhythm and reflexes.

Highlights
  • One-touch rhythm gameplay
  • 5 distinct play modes
  • 20 levels with increasing difficulty
  • Daily challenge mode
  • Global online leaderboards
  • Built-in music player with background playback
Features
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KEYCAP DASH — a neon one-touch rhythm dash Tap keycaps to the beat. Simple rules, insane speed, gorgeous neon. A one-touch rhythm action game where "just one more run" never stops. ■ Three control modes Same beat, totally different feel. · 2 BUTTON — the purest left/right rhythm · 3 INLINE — three lanes, tap the one that lands · 4 INLINE — four across, speed meets precision Keycaps at the bottom of the screen press down and light up with every hit. ■ Music Episodes (18 tracks) Each track has its own BPM and 12 difficulty tiers. Seed-based deterministic charts — memorize and master. ■ Final Challenge Clear all 18 tracks on EXTREME at rank B or better to unlock the boss stage. One track, one run — 2 BUTTON → 3 INLINE → 4 INLINE, harder with every phase. ■ 55 achievements Only the names are shown — the conditions are secret. Read the name, work out the goal, unlock them all. ■ CPS speed mini-game How fast can you mash? Measures average & peak CPS. Share your result as an image card! ■ Online leaderboard Compete worldwide by nickname. Separate SCORE / HARDCORE ranks. ■ Built for feel Precise timing judgment (PERFECT/GOOD/OK), keycap thock sounds, haptics, and input latency calibration. Start now. #keycapdash

Screenshots

ELLIA4 screens
Keycap Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keycap Dash at none against ELLIA's 10. Keycap Dash also leads on review sentiment (100% 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ELLIA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Keycap Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ELLIA versus Keycap Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELLIAKeycap Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size546 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArcstar Co.,LtdDAWON LEE

Customer experience

ELLIA

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

Keycap Dash

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ELLIA

One-time10
  • 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
  • Variety Collection Vol. 3$4.99
  • Morimori Atushi Collection 1$4.99
  • memex Collection Vol. 1$4.99
  • Season 1 Pass$7.99
None

Keycap Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ELLIA free?
ELLIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keycap Dash free?
Keycap Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ELLIA or Keycap Dash have ads?
Neither ELLIA nor Keycap Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELLIA or Keycap Dash?
ELLIA ships an update fortnightly, and Keycap Dash fortnightly. Most recently, ELLIA was updated on November 5, 2026 and Keycap Dash on November 5, 2026.

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