Comparison

Castlevania vs Mana Tidal

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

Mana Tidal

Features
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Mana Tidal is a Magic: The Gathering counter app built for players who need precision at the table. LIFE TRACKER Track life totals for 2 or 4 players simultaneously. Clean, large buttons designed for quick taps mid-game. MANA COUNTER Count your mana pool by color — White, Blue, Black, Red, Green, and Colorless. Perfect for tracking floating mana during complex turns. HIGH TIDE MODE A dedicated screen for High Tide and storm combo pilots. Track your Tide count, mana pool, and Storm count all at once — with Undo and Reset All to handle any take-backs cleanly. DESIGNED FOR THE TABLE Dark interface that's easy on the eyes in any lighting. Screen stays on while you play. Simple, fast, no clutter. Whether you're goldfishing your High Tide list or running a chaotic Commander pod, Mana Tidal keeps you focused on the game.

Screenshots

Castlevania4 screens
Mana Tidal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mana Tidal at Free against Castlevania's $2.99. Mana Tidal also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 29 months). Castlevania's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, Mana Tidal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Castlevania versus Mana Tidal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastlevaniaMana Tidal
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKONAMIGustavo Tavares

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

Mana Tidal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Castlevania

No in-app purchases

None

Mana Tidal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castlevania free?
Castlevania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mana Tidal free?
Mana Tidal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Castlevania or Mana Tidal have ads?
Mana Tidal shows ads; Castlevania does not.
Which is updated more often, Castlevania or Mana Tidal?
Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, and Mana Tidal every 10 days. Most recently, Castlevania was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mana Tidal on October 14, 2026.

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