# Ludu Mapp vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is price: Ludu Mapp at Free against Castlevania's $2.99. Ludu Mapp also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 29 months). Castlevania's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (54% vs 39%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ludu Mapp is free to download; Castlevania costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Castlevania holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 230, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Ludu Mapp's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Ludu Mapp ships an update every 5 weeks, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ludu Mapp | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludu-mapp/id1423564770/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 230 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 80 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [T2M LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423564769) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Ludu Mapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludu-mapp/id1423564770)

Discover controller-compatible games on the App Store. This app aggregates titles, categorizes them, and provides links to hints and walkthroughs. It also offers curated offers and allows firmware updates for specific controllers.

**Highlights:** Controller-compatible game listings, Searchable game categories, Hints and walkthrough links, Curated associated offers, Real-time information updates, Rotor Riot controller firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great controllers for the price
- 🎮 Amazing way to play games
- 🎮 Favorite controller
- 👍 Good controller but don't know how to get free stuff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controller does not work
- 🐛 App crashes, controller won't work
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Fix the app

**Reported bugs**

- Controller doesn't have balanced left and right sticks
- Controller firmware won't update
- Controller disconnects half the time and mapping is incorrect
- Firmware update causes controller disconnections and incorrect button mapping
- Firmware update not working

**Requested features**

- Add stumble guys
- Add Genshin Impact
- Add Pubg
- Add Fifa 21
- Add Roblox


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Adventure, #22 Top Paid · Action, #70 Top Paid · Games, #101 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 Ludu Mapp free?

Ludu Mapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ludu Mapp or Castlevania?

Castlevania is rated higher. Ludu Mapp averages 3.3 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Ludu Mapp or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Ludu Mapp nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ludu Mapp or Castlevania?

Ludu Mapp ships an update every 5 weeks, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Ludu Mapp was updated on October 21, 2026 and Castlevania on October 25, 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.*