# Castlevania vs Deathblaze Action Platformer

The clearest difference is rating: Castlevania at 3.9 against Deathblaze Action Platformer's 3.3. Castlevania also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Deathblaze Action Platformer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Castlevania costs $2.99 and Deathblaze Action Platformer $1.99 up front. Deathblaze Action Platformer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Castlevania asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 3, 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 33% of Deathblaze Action Platformer's.

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, Deathblaze Action Platformer every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castlevania | Deathblaze Action Platformer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathblaze-action-platformer/id6447208091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 19 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) | [Mertcan Turan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680573078) |

## What reviewers say

### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Adventure, #35 Top Paid · Action, #92 Top Paid · Games, #148 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


### Deathblaze Action Platformer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathblaze-action-platformer/id6447208091)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure in this 2D pixel art action platformer. Master precise controls, fluid movement, and challenging boss fights. Upgrade your warrior and weapons to conquer hordes of enemies and save the abandoned lands.

**Highlights:** Precise touch controls, Fluid movement and smooth animation, Epic levels and tough boss fights, Warrior, sword, and armor upgrades, Four unique weapon play styles, Variety of enemies and creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25000 GOLD | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70000 GOLD | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150000 GOLD. | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500000 GOLD | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Is Deathblaze Action Platformer free?

Deathblaze Action Platformer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castlevania or Deathblaze Action Platformer?

Castlevania is rated higher. Castlevania averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Deathblaze Action Platformer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Castlevania or Deathblaze Action Platformer have ads?

Deathblaze Action Platformer shows ads; Castlevania does not.

### Which is updated more often, Castlevania or Deathblaze Action Platformer?

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, and Deathblaze Action Platformer every 19 months. Most recently, Castlevania was updated on November 6, 2026 and Deathblaze Action Platformer on November 3, 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.*