# Awakenloop vs Elpis

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Awakenloop | Elpis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakenloop/id6748336976/reviews)** | [4.5 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elpis-fallen-star/id6749287198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **509** |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 840 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [F5 GAME COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760672858) | [GENMUGAME CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761097194) |

## What reviewers say

### Awakenloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakenloop/id6748336976)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Gift Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Gift Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gift Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Gift Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Gift Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Elpis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elpis-fallen-star/id6749287198)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Amazing character designs
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hard to play Grid
- 💰 Reduced rewards compared to other regions
- 💰 Increased difficulty to obtain characters
- 🚫 No Vietnamese language support

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards and currency issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Increase rewards to match other regions
- Improve global player treatment


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*