# Castlevania vs DOOM II

The clearest difference is update cadence: DOOM II at every 6 weeks against Castlevania's every 29 months. Castlevania's advantage is chart position (#14 vs #115) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Castlevania costs $2.99 and DOOM II $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Castlevania against 3.8 for DOOM II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 394 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Castlevania's written reviews are positive against 52% of DOOM II's.

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, DOOM II every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castlevania | DOOM II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** | [3.8 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-ii/id1470090748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 394 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #115 |
| Size | 326 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) |

## What reviewers say

### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Adventure, #29 Top Paid · Action, #88 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


### DOOM II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-ii/id1470090748)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience the iconic sequel to a groundbreaking shooter. Battle through hellish landscapes against hordes of demons, wielding powerful weapons like the Super Shotgun. This re-release includes 20 additional community-created levels.

**Highlights:** Iconic sequel gameplay, Super Shotgun weapon, Battle the Icon of Sin, 20 Master Levels, Descend into hell

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
- 👍 Great graphics and sound
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔨 Subpar touch controls
- 🤯 Difficulty with automatic weapons
- 🧭 Lack of control customization
- 🤖 Bethesda account required

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Saved game issues after updates
- Controller strafing not working

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement gyroscope/motion controls
- Allow custom control mapping
- Provide more mod/add-on support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Is DOOM II free?

DOOM II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castlevania or DOOM II?

Castlevania is rated higher. Castlevania averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while DOOM II averages 3.8 from 394 ratings.

### Do Castlevania or DOOM II have ads?

Neither Castlevania nor DOOM II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castlevania or DOOM II?

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, and DOOM II every 6 weeks. Most recently, Castlevania was updated on October 18, 2026 and DOOM II on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Castlevania or DOOM II?

Castlevania currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and DOOM II at #115. 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.*