Cro vs Castlevania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cro
Race through different historical ages as a caveman in primitive vehicles, using powerups to gain an advantage. Enjoy networked multiplayer modes like racing and capture the flag on various tracks.
- Networked multiplayer racing
- Game controller support
- 9 race tracks
- 11 unique vehicles
- 9 powerup types
- Multiple multiplayer modes
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• NETWORKED MULTIPLAYER RACING! Race other players on any device that supports Game Center. • Game Controller support! • WINNER of the Best App Ever Awards for "Best Racing Game"! • WINNER of the PocketGamer Silver Award! Cro-Mag Rally is the wildest racing 3D game since man invented the wheel! You are a speed-hungry caveman named Brog who races through the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages in primitive vehicles with primitive weapons! • 9 different race tracks • 11 different vehicles • 9 types of powerups • Network multiplayer racing, tag, and capture-the flag with 8 additional multiplayer tracks! By far the most entertaining and original racing game for the iPhone!
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cro at 4.5 against Castlevania's 3.9. Cro also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). Castlevania's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 161) and chart position (#10 vs #102). 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
Cro costs $1.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cro's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.
Cro ships an update every 5 months, Castlevania every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Cro | Castlevania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (161 ratings) — better | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews — better | 53.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 161 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #102 | #10 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pangea Software, Inc. | KONAMI |
Customer experience
Cro
Castlevania
User reviews
Cro
From 161 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and nostalgic
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 👍 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💡 Lack of progression/unlockables
- 💡 No multiplayer/online mode
- 💡 No time trial/leaderboard
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay
Castlevania
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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)
Bugs and requests
Cro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Bluetooth audio not working
- Screen rotation problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement progression system with unlockables
- Include time trial and leaderboard features
- Improve steering and camera controls
- Add more tracks and characters
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
In-app purchases
Cro
No in-app purchases
Castlevania
No in-app purchases
