# Worms 2 vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Castlevania at none against Worms 2's 2. Castlevania also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 154). Worms 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms 2 costs $4.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Worms 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Castlevania asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castlevania holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 54% positive.

Worms 2 ships an update every 2 months, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms 2 | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-2-armageddon/id355524910/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #84 | **#8** |
| Size | 505 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, 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 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-2-armageddon/id355524910)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Action, #89 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in turn-based strategic combat with a team of customizable worms. Unleash a vast arsenal of classic and new weapons in single-player missions or multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Asynchronous multiplayer, New and classic weaponry, Campaign and Body Count modes, Offline Bluetooth multiplayer, Online Wi-Fi multiplayer, Customizable worms and game styles, In-depth personalization options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Donkey | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Customizable game modes
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Glitchy terrain and physics
- 🐛 Overpowered AI
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain weapons
- Sync issues and desynchronization in multiplayer
- Unresponsive touch controls and inaccurate targeting
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and customization options
- Improve multiplayer experience with chat, matchmaking, and cross-platform play
- Provide better tutorials and instructions
- Allow remapping of controls
- Add more game modes and level editors


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Adventure, #15 Top Paid · Action, #53 Top Paid · Games, #89 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 2 free?

Worms 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Worms 2 or Castlevania?

Castlevania is rated higher. Worms 2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Worms 2 or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Worms 2 nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms 2 or Castlevania?

Worms 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Worms 2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and Castlevania on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Worms 2 or Castlevania?

Worms 2 currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #8. 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.*