# Castlevania vs Witcheye

The clearest difference is rating: Witcheye at 4.5 against Castlevania's 3.9. Witcheye also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 54%). Castlevania's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 53) and chart position (#6 vs #196). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Witcheye 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 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Castlevania's written reviews are positive against 83% of Witcheye's.

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, Witcheye fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castlevania | Witcheye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) | **[4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witcheye/id1450851181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #196 |
| Size | 326 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) | [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Adventure, #14 Top Paid · Action, #46 Top Paid · Games, #73 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


### Witcheye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witcheye/id1450851181)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on an old-school platform adventure as a witch transformed into a flying eyeball. Navigate over 50 unique levels filled with new enemies, environments, and secrets using intuitive touch controls. Experience vibrant pixel art and a lively soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Unique touchscreen controls, 50+ levels with unique elements, Over 100 enemies, minibosses, and bosses, Crisp pixel art visuals, Original soundtrack, Unlockable bonus modes, Speedrun features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Is Witcheye free?

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

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

Witcheye is rated higher. Castlevania averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Witcheye averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Castlevania or Witcheye have ads?

Neither Castlevania nor Witcheye shows ads.

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

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, and Witcheye fortnightly. Most recently, Castlevania was updated on September 30, 2026 and Witcheye on August 30, 2026.

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

Castlevania currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Witcheye at #196. 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.*