Comparison

Castlevania vs MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Castlevania

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
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The iconic game from the beloved Castlevania series finally comes to mobile. This direct port of the classic console action RPG lets you jump, dash and slash your way through Dracula’s vast castle as Alucard while encountering a unique array of enemies and characters along the way. Rediscover the world of Castlevania with one of its original groundbreaking games and renowned music and graphics. □Features Fully compatible with game controllers New continue feature Unlock achievements with hard-fought battle milestones Available in 6 languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish

About

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline

Experience classic Mega Man X side-scrolling action in a new offline adventure. Dive into a digital world to restore fragmented game data by controlling legendary Hunter Programs and defeating enemies. Collect and upgrade characters, weapons, and cards to overcome hundreds of challenging stages.

Highlights
  • Classic Mega Man X side-scrolling action
  • Over 100 Mega Man characters to collect
  • New original story with hundreds of stages
  • Character and weapon customization
  • 360-degree aiming and auto-lock
  • Customizable touchscreen controls
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■■ Caution ■■ Please check the "Regarding Purchases" and "Supported Devices" notices below before purchasing or using the app. --- Game Introduction --- Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Experience the exciting side-scrolling action we've all come to know and love in a whole new light! Enter Deep Log, a digital world where the game data of the Mega Man X series has been archived. Due to a bug of unknown origins, the game data within Deep Log has become fragmented. With the help of a mysterious navigator, RiCO, the player dives into this digital world to set things straight. Take control of Hunter Programs, recreations of legendary characters such as X and Zero, defeat various forms of Irregular Data, and restore the fractured game data! - Classic Mega Man Action Jump, dash, fire your buster, and swing your saber. All the actions you'd expect from the Mega Man X series are here! In addition, this game features 360 degree aiming and an auto-lock function! You can also scale and position the touchscreen controls to match your own unique playstyle. - Featuring over 100 Characters from the Mega Man Series Acquire your favorite characters from across the Mega Man universe to add to your collection, and level them up to make them stronger! With a mix of brand-new original characters and new designs for fan-favorites, there are plenty out there to discover! - An All-New Original Story with Hundreds of Stages to Enjoy Immerse yourself in a new Mega Man tale that can only be experienced in Mega Man X DiVE. Blast and cut your way through hundreds of stages spanning multiple difficulty levels! - Make Your Characters Stronger with Weapons, Chips, and Cards Characters can equip all types of weapons to become stronger. Upgrade a weapon's rank to increase its power and unlock new skills. Cards featuring classic illustrations also provide boosts, making them fun items to collect as you craft your perfect Hunter Program! 【Regarding Purchases】 Regardless of the reason, we cannot offer refunds (or an exchange for another product or service) once the app is purchased. 【Supported Devices】 Please check the following URL for a list of operating environments (devices/OSs) supported by this app. https://www.capcom-games.com/megaman/xdive-offline/en-us/ Note: Although you can purchase this app using devices and OSs not listed as supported, the app may not function properly. Please be aware that we can neither guarantee the app's performance nor offer refunds if you use a device or OS not supported by the app. 【Enjoy More Capcom Titles!】 Search for "Capcom" in the App Store, or the name of one of our apps, for more fun games to play!

Screenshots

Castlevania4 screens
MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Castlevania at $2.99 against MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline's $29.99. Castlevania also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 143) and chart position (#10 vs #112). MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Castlevania costs $2.99 and MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 143, 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 69% of MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Castlevania versus MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastlevaniaMEGA MAN X DiVE Offline
Price$2.99 — better$29.99
Rating3.9 (1.8K ratings)4.3 (143 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better143
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#10 — better#112
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKONAMICAPCOM

Customer experience

Castlevania

All ratings1,791 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews1,114 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative34.6%

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline

All ratings136 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Castlevania

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Faithful port of a classic game
  • 🎮 Works well with controllers
  • 💰 Great value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Unresponsive touch controls
  • 🔍 Small action buttons
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (clock room issue, save system issues)

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline

From 143 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent offline gameplay experience
  • 💰 No microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics
  • 👥 100+ playable characters from Mega Man franchise
  • 🎯 Smooth and fluid combat mechanics
  • 📱 Works great on mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Repetitive gameplay loop
  • 🕹️ Poor controller support implementation
  • 💾 No cloud save functionality
  • 🗑️ Content removed from original gacha version
  • 🎭 Weak story and plot

Bugs and requests

Castlevania

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Clock room not functioning properly
  • Save system issues (not saving, losing progress)
  • Audio issues (no sound, pitch/speed problems)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable controls and button layout
  • Original voice acting option
  • Improved cutscene quality
  • Cloud save support

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Data lost when game auto-uninstalls after inactivity
  • Cloud sync not functioning
  • Data corruption when switching devices
  • Controller mapping not intuitive or documented
  • Certain controllers not recognized (Gamesir G8 Plus)
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  • Translation awkwardness in some areas

Requested features

13 requests
  • Controller support (Backbone, Xbox, GameSir compatibility)
  • Cloud save functionality
  • Nintendo Switch release with cross-save
  • Co-op multiplayer with friends
  • Event characters from original gacha version
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  • PvP online mode
  • More Mega Man X/Zero/ZX game releases
  • Additional weapon variety from original games
  • Better controller mapping interface
  • Cross-device save synchronization
  • Korean language translation
  • Pause button mapping on controller
  • More offline gacha games from Capcom

In-app purchases

None

Castlevania

No in-app purchases

None

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castlevania free?
Castlevania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline free?
MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Castlevania or MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline?
MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline is rated higher. Castlevania averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline averages 4.3 from 143 ratings.
Do Castlevania or MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline have ads?
Neither Castlevania nor MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castlevania or MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline?
Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, and MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline every 5 months. Most recently, Castlevania was updated on November 1, 2026 and MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Castlevania or MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline?
Castlevania currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline at #112. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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