# WORMS vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is rating: Castlevania at 3.9 against WORMS's 3.1. Castlevania also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 86). WORMS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

WORMS costs $1.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. WORMS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Castlevania asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castlevania holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of WORMS's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORMS | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#5** |
| Size | 242 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### WORMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in hilarious, turn-based strategic combat with a team of customizable worms. Utilize a vast arsenal of comical weapons to outwit opponents in diverse environments. Enjoy single-player challenges or multiplayer mayhem with friends.

**Highlights:** Authentic Worms gameplay, Single player and multiplayer modes, Team customization, Variety of comical weapons, 50 challenges with unlockables, Randomized battlefields, Bluetooth multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forts Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Donkey | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Classic Worms gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🎮 Problematic controls and camera
- 🔍 Small worms and screen
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Controls not responsive
- Graphical glitches

**Requested features**

- Online/Bluetooth multiplayer
- More customization options
- Level editor
- Campaign mode
- Improved zoom and camera controls


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Adventure, #12 Top Paid · Action, #39 Top Paid · Games, #57 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 WORMS free?

WORMS costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

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

Castlevania is rated higher. WORMS averages 3.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do WORMS or Castlevania have ads?

Neither WORMS nor Castlevania shows ads.

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

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, WORMS was updated on September 29, 2026 and Castlevania on September 27, 2026.

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

WORMS currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #5. 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.*