# Grimvalor vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Castlevania's 3.9. Grimvalor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). Castlevania's advantage is chart position (#4 vs #113) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Grimvalor costs $5.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, Castlevania every 29 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grimvalor | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #113 | **#4** |
| Size | 739 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Adventure, #121 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Adventure, #5 Top Paid · Action, #16 Top Paid · Games, #24 Top Paid, #193 Top Grossing · Adventure (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 Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

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

Grimvalor is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Grimvalor or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Grimvalor nor Castlevania shows ads.

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

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on September 26, 2026 and Castlevania on September 26, 2026.

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

Grimvalor currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #4. 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.*