# Cro vs Castlevania

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cro | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cro-mag-rally/id281747159/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #102 | **#10** |
| Size | 123 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Cro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cro-mag-rally/id281747159)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Networked multiplayer racing, Game controller support, 9 race tracks, 11 unique vehicles, 9 powerup types, Multiple multiplayer modes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun and nostalgic
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💡 Lack of progression/unlockables
- 💡 No multiplayer/online mode
- 💡 No time trial/leaderboard
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Bluetooth audio not working
- Screen rotation problems

**Requested features**

- 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

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Adventure, #24 Top Paid · Action, #64 Top Paid · Games, #101 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cro free?

Cro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cro or Castlevania?

Cro is rated higher. Cro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Cro or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Cro nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cro or Castlevania?

Cro ships an update every 5 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Cro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Castlevania on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cro or Castlevania?

Cro currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*