# OverRapid vs Arcaea

The clearest difference is rating: Arcaea at 4.8 against OverRapid's 4.2. Arcaea also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 78). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OverRapid sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Arcaea sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcaea holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcaea has 25K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of OverRapid's written reviews are positive against 78% of Arcaea's.

OverRapid ships an update every 2 months, Arcaea every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OverRapid | Arcaea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrapid/id994425296/reviews) | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 72 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arcstar Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743151945) | [lowiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381393762) |

## What reviewers say

### OverRapid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overrapid/id994425296)

Experience a dynamic rhythm game with a unique V-shaped lane design and multiple game modes. Unlock songs step-by-step and challenge your best scores. Enhance your gameplay with optional features and affordable music packs.

**Highlights:** 4 lanes and 2 scratch lanes, V-shaped lane design, Random, Mirror, and Hard modes, Song unlock system, BEST mode for record comparison, Add-on music packs, Clap and Auto Play features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Futuristic Orientalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-Mas Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music - DECORATION | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dynamix Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Original Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evolutionary Reboot Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Act.3 Avant-garde | $3.99 | one-time |
| ALTERNATIVE | $3.99 | one-time |
| UNLIMITED | $3.99 | one-time |
| TELESCOPE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phigros Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Phigros Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Act.2 Sentimentalism | $3.99 | one-time |
| Act.1 Anti-Roman | $3.99 | one-time |
| STARGAZER | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIVACE | $3.99 | one-time |
| ASTRONOMER | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fusion Core Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| OverDrive | $3.99 | one-time |


### Arcaea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Music, #92 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Experience a unique rhythm game that blends challenging gameplay with an immersive story. Progress through a narrative driven by your performance, unlock new difficulties, and compete with others online. Enjoy a vast library of music, with more available through content packs.

**Highlights:** Novel gameplay mechanics, Immersive sound and story, High difficulty ceiling, Over 350 songs, 3 rhythm difficulty levels per song, Real-time online multiplayer, Rich Main Story and Side Stories

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Memories | $0.99 | one-time |
| 510 Memories | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Memories | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall for content
- 🔁 Repetitive grind in World Mode
- 🐛 Occasional note registration issues
- 🔊 Audio desync when multitasking
- 🤖 Lack of practice mode or tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account sync problems
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to compete with friends
- Ability to earn premium currency through gameplay
- More free song options to explore the game
- Customizable note speed and offset settings
- Improved story mode and character development


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OverRapid free?

OverRapid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arcaea free?

Arcaea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OverRapid or Arcaea?

Arcaea is rated higher. OverRapid averages 4.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Arcaea averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.

### Do OverRapid or Arcaea have ads?

Neither OverRapid nor Arcaea shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OverRapid or Arcaea?

OverRapid ships an update every 2 months, and Arcaea every 8 days. Most recently, OverRapid was updated on October 16, 2026 and Arcaea on October 18, 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.*