# Huntdown vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is rating: Huntdown at 4.9 against Castlevania's 3.9. Huntdown also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months). Castlevania's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#13 vs #154). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Huntdown costs $6.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Huntdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Huntdown's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Castlevania every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Huntdown | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#13** |
| Size | 712 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Huntdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Action, #171 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a retro action-adventure as a bounty hunter cleaning up a crime-ridden city. Utilize unique weapons and strategic combat across 20 levels, battling gangs and bosses in stunning 16-bit pixel art. Experience the full console and PC gameplay optimized for mobile.

**Highlights:** Action platformer gameplay, Retro 16-bit pixel art, Multiple bounty hunters with unique weapons, 20 levels with unique bosses, Fast-paced strategic combat, Console/PC experience optimized for mobile

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Awesome retro style
- 🎮 Smooth controls
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🤯 Very difficult even on easy mode
- 💰 Paid full version required

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using VPN
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Co-op multiplayer
- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Difficulty adjustments
- Save progress after boss fights


### Castlevania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Adventure, #28 Top Paid · Action, #84 Top Paid · Games, #147 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a classic action RPG on mobile. Explore a vast castle, battle unique enemies, and uncover secrets as Alucard. This port features updated controls and achievements.

**Highlights:** Direct port of the console classic, Play as Alucard, Jump, dash, and slash combat, Vast castle exploration, Game controller compatibility, New continue feature, Unlockable achievements

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful port of a classic game
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🔍 Small action buttons
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (clock room issue, save system issues)

**Reported bugs**

- Clock room not functioning properly
- Save system issues (not saving, losing progress)
- Audio issues (no sound, pitch/speed problems)

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls and button layout
- Original voice acting option
- Improved cutscene quality
- Cloud save support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Huntdown free?

Huntdown costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

Castlevania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Huntdown or Castlevania?

Huntdown is rated higher. Huntdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Huntdown or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Huntdown nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Huntdown or Castlevania?

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Huntdown was updated on October 15, 2026 and Castlevania on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Huntdown or Castlevania?

Huntdown currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*