Castlevania vs Mana Tidal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Mana Tidal
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Castlevania | Mana Tidal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 326 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KONAMI | Gustavo 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
Castlevania
No in-app purchases
Mana Tidal
No in-app purchases









