Comparison

Awakenloop vs Elpis

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

Head to head
About

Awakenloop

Embark on an idle RPG adventure where you awaken to lead a team of enchanting animal-eared maidens. Collect and evolve these unique characters, master automatic combat, and build heartwarming bonds to fight back against encroaching darkness.

Highlights
  • Collect animal-gene maidens
  • Evolve characters with ultimate forms
  • Automatic combat system
  • Reset heroes for full resource refunds
  • Heartwarming dating system
  • Anime-style character collection
Features
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"Hey, wake up..." Awakened from ruins, you're discovered by enchanting animal-eared maidens... They declare you their genetically destined savior. Join forces with these captivating fox-eared warriors and bunny-tailed sweethearts! Journey together to unlock their powers, uncover forgotten truths, and strike back against the encroaching Darkness. Your legend begins now... -Game Feature- [Summon Animal-Gene Waifu] Awakenloop presents captivating animal genes maidens born from unique DNA strands! Collect stunning anime style animal girls embodying fox, butterfly, frog, tiger, cat, wolf, bunny & more. Experience elegant ladies & adorable sweethearts, each radiating wild charm and human grace. Master idle gacha RPG strategy with your genetically unique squad! [Awaken Your Animal Maidens] Dominate with Ultimate Forms! Awaken latent animal genes to unlock cosmic-tier forms. Every evolution grants free legendary skins and game-breaking abilities. Transcend humanity with your genetically perfected beast-girl army! [Automatic Combat System] Free up your hands! Quick Casting for an exhilarating auto-battle experience! Command your beast-girl legion in the clashes! Precision combos meet tactical domination, claim the legendary pvp&pve loot! [Reset for Full Resource Refunds] Reset Any Hero Instantly and get 100% resources back! Full Resource Return! Respects Your Time. Rebuild and optimize your team instantly with build risk free! [Heartwarming Dating System] Build enchanting bonds with your waifu. Experience a brand new dating system within your RPG adventure! Unlock unique character backstories, special date locations and exclusive romance routes. Lead your anime team to glory—before darkness consumes all! Follow us: Official Website:https://alapk.r2games.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Awakenloop/ Discord: https://discord.gg/RsuUuZAXSa Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awakenloopm

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

Awakenloop4 screens
Elpis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Awakenloop at none against Elpis's shown. Awakenloop also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (23% vs 15%). Elpis's advantage is ratings volume (509 vs 145). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Awakenloop sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Elpis sells 27 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 Awakenloop against 4.5 for Elpis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 509 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Awakenloop's written reviews are positive against 15% of Elpis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Awakenloop ships an update every 3 weeks, Elpis every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Awakenloop versus Elpis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwakenloopElpis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (145 ratings) — better4.5 (509 ratings)
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings145509 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size840 MB170 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperF5 GAME COMPANY LIMITEDGENMUGAME CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Awakenloop

All ratings142 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral23.1%
Negative53.8%

Elpis

All ratings489 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Awakenloop

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

9 purchases

Awakenloop

One-time9
  • $0.99 Gift Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Gift Pack$1.99
  • $4.99 Gift Pack$4.99
Show 6 more
  • $9.99 Gift Pack$9.99
  • $14.99 Gift Pack$14.99
  • $19.99 Gift Pack$19.99
  • $29.99 Gift Pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Gift Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Gift Pack$99.99
27 purchases

Elpis

One-time27
  • Ridge Pact$0.99
  • ghostbreak package$0.99
  • An Originite$0.99
Show 24 more
  • bladebreak package$0.99
  • Chamber of Commerce DailyOffer$0.99
  • newbee package1$0.99
  • ironcladbreak package$0.99
  • spellweaver package$0.99
  • goldenpackage1$0.99
  • Black Market Pact$0.99
  • Starter Pack1$0.99
  • Event Limit BreakSupplyPack-Inelise$1.99
  • 1st Anniversary Limited-time Pack Ⅰ$2.99
  • Settlement Weekly Offer$2.99
  • Starter Pack2$2.99
  • Exploration Contract$4.99
  • Black Friday Miracle Pack Ⅰ$4.99
  • newbee package2$4.99
  • eventgachapackage1$4.99
  • The Guardian Coin Pack Ⅳ$5.99
  • Cheryl Coin Pack Ⅳ$5.99
  • Letitia Coin Pack Ⅳ$5.99
  • newbee package3$9.99
  • Starter Pack3$9.99
  • eventgachapackage2$14.99
  • ads monthcard$19.99
  • A casket of Originities$29.99

Questions

Is Awakenloop free?
Awakenloop 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, Awakenloop or Elpis?
Awakenloop is rated higher. Awakenloop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Elpis averages 4.5 from 509 ratings.
Do Awakenloop or Elpis have ads?
Elpis shows ads; Awakenloop does not.
Which is updated more often, Awakenloop or Elpis?
Awakenloop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elpis every 4 months. Most recently, Awakenloop was updated on October 28, 2026 and Elpis on October 28, 2026.

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