# HAAK vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is rating: HAAK at 4.5 against Castlevania's 3.9. HAAK also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). Castlevania's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 101) and chart position (#10 vs #149). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

HAAK costs $1.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HAAK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAAK | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haak/id1336793944/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#10** |
| Size | 481 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZhiXiong Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/877307162) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### HAAK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haak/id1336793944)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Paid · Action, #151 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

**Highlights:** Parkour and hookshot mechanics, Pixel-art Metroidvania world, Hidden rooms and puzzles, Challenging boss battles, Unique difficulty system, Multiple endings, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Adventure, #26 Top Paid · Action, #76 Top Paid · Games, #125 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 HAAK free?

HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

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

HAAK is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do HAAK or Castlevania have ads?

Neither HAAK nor Castlevania shows ads.

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

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, HAAK was updated on October 19, 2026 and Castlevania on October 18, 2026.

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

HAAK currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #10. 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.*