Comparison

Elpis vs Annulus

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

Head to head
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...

About

Annulus

Lead a mercenary legion in a dark fantasy world, collecting and training units. Engage in tactical battles across a turbulent continent for survival and glory. Features stunning Unreal Engine visuals and deep strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Mercenary collection and training
  • Tactical combat
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Unreal Engine visuals
  • Legion building
  • Resource management
Features
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Annulus is a unique dark fantasy tactical game, inspired by medieval knightly warfare. Blending dark fantasy elements with an epic, grand-scale worldbuilding approach—and powered by the stunning visual capabilities of Unreal—it delivers a breathtaking visual experience. In the game, you take on the role of a mercenary captain, collecting and training mercenaries, weapons, and various resources, each with their own unique traits. Build your own mercenary legion and battle across the turbulent continent of Novisess—for survival, for glory, and to break free from the fate imposed by the world’s rules. the battle is endless! Annulus Subscription and Auto-Renewal Service Agreement 1. Subscription Pricing and Duration Weekly Card: 7-day subscription for $0.99. Monthly Card: 30-day subscription for $2.99. Quarterly Card: 180-day subscription for $14.99. 2. Subscription Benefits Daily perks during the subscription period include: Supplies daily quick-purchase limit +2. Supplies recovery speed +10%. Single-round backtrack limit +2. Dispatch march speed +10%. Additional perks for continuous subscriptions: 60 consecutive days: Supplies storage limit +10. 90 consecutive days: Mercenary roster limit +100. 120 consecutive days: Collection free exchange cooldown -10%. 150 consecutive days: Arena Honor gain +10%. 180 consecutive days: Intelligence Camp daily completable tasks +1. 3. Auto-Renewal Subscriptions via Apple App Store are auto-renewed by default. Payment will be charged to the user’s iTunes Account upon confirmation, and the subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior. Users must manually disable auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID Settings. 4. Terms of Service https://privacy.nirvana.game/com.nirvana.game/privacy-policy-en.html 5. Privacy Policy https://privacy.nirvana.game/com.nirvana.game/terms-of-service-en.html 6. How to Cancel Subscription To cancel, go to your iOS device’s: Settings → iTunes Store & App Store → Tap Apple ID → Select View Apple ID → Subscriptions → Manage. Locate the Annulus subscription and cancel it.

Screenshots

Elpis4 screens
Annulus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elpis at 4.5 against Annulus's 2.8. Elpis also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (508 vs 23). Annulus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Elpis sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Annulus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elpis holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elpis has 508 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Elpis's written reviews are positive against 28% of Annulus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elpis ships an update every 4 months, Annulus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Elpis versus Annulus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElpisAnnulus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (508 ratings) — better2.8 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews28.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings508 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB3.6 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGENMUGAME CO., LTD.HONGKONG NIRVANA LIMITED

Customer experience

Elpis

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

Annulus

All ratings23 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative56.4%

Bugs and 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

Annulus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
9 purchases

Annulus

Subscriptions3
  • Admiration Offering Pact$0.997 Days
  • Offering Pact$2.991 Month
  • Devotion Offering Pact$14.996 Months
One-time6
  • Scaled Fossil 6$0.99
  • Scaled Fossil x30$4.99
  • Scaled Fossil x98$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Scaled Fossil x198$29.99
  • Scaled Fossil x328$49.99
  • Scaled Fossil x648$99.99

Questions

Is Elpis free?
Elpis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Annulus free?
Annulus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elpis or Annulus?
Elpis is rated higher. Elpis averages 4.5 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while Annulus averages 2.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Elpis or Annulus have ads?
Elpis shows ads; Annulus does not.
Which is updated more often, Elpis or Annulus?
Elpis ships an update every 4 months, and Annulus every 5 days. Most recently, Elpis was updated on October 23, 2026 and Annulus on October 24, 2026.

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