Comparison

MEGA MAN X vs Castlevania

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MEGA MAN X

Experience a classic action game with enhanced graphics and multiple gameplay modes. Challenge yourself with various difficulty levels, compete with others globally, and unlock numerous achievements. Power up your character with customizable upgrades and new weapons to overcome formidable foes.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Retina Display graphics
  • Two display modes (Regular and Full)
  • Three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard)
  • Ranking Mode with Score Attack, Time Race, Endless
  • 80 unlockable challenges
  • In-game upgrades and power-ups
  • Customizable BGM options
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The super masterpiece of the action game "MEGA MAN X” now powered up! With variety of weapons and reinforcing parts, break Sigma’s dark ambition down!! ◆Power-up points 1.【Supporting Retina Display!】 “MEGA MAN X”’s old graphic was localized! 2.【2 Display Modes!!】 In addition to “REGULAR MODE” which displays whole screen of the game, “FULL MODE,” which displays full iPhone display, is available! 3.【Three Difficulty Levels!】 Story Mode comes with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty options. Easy places extra platforms in stages, so you won't fall to your death, and confident players looking for a challenge will feel right at home on Hard! 4.【Ranking Mode! (Function supporting Game Center)】 Compete with other players in Ranking Mode! Aim for the most points in Score Attack, rush to clear stages the fastest in Time Race, and see who can finish the most stages in Endless. Polish your skills and aim for the top! 5.【80 Challenges!! (Function supporting Game Center)】 20 challenges in the Opening Stage of “STORY MODE” (*1)!! There are 60 in following stages, so there are 80 challenges altogether! ※(*1) does not supports Game Center. 6.【Support Features to Help You Progress!】 Those who don't know where to find the upgrades in-game, or who just want to power up right away, can easily get upgrades through the Customizations screen! There are a range of support options, like Full Armor and All Weapons, to help you progress through the game smoother! Try discounted “Perfect Set” to be strongest! You can also change the BGM to the arranged versions to give the game a different feel! Note: Support features and arranged BGM are paid content. ------------ ◆Operating Methods Move・・・・・Direction button Shot・・・Attack button Jump・・・Jump button Change Weapon・・・Change Weapon button on the right top Quick Change・・・Try touching the top of the game screen! And scroll your finger right and left then let it go; you can change the weapon quick and easy! Dismounting Ride Armor・・・Tap the icon on the right top ------------ [Important Notes] Please see [Supported OS and Devices] in the lower part of the following link. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/megamanx-app/?t=openv Note: We cannot guarantee the app’s performance or offer refunds if you use a device not listed as compatible.

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

MEGA MAN X4 screens
Castlevania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Castlevania at none against MEGA MAN X's 6. Castlevania also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). MEGA MAN X's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MEGA MAN X costs $0.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Castlevania asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MEGA MAN X holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 839 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MEGA MAN X versus Castlevania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGA MAN XCastlevania
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (839 ratings) — better3.9 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings8391.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#45#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB326 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAPCOM Co., LtdKONAMI

Customer experience

MEGA MAN X

All ratings839 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.2%

Castlevania

All ratings1,791 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews1,103 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative34.7%

User reviews

MEGA MAN X

From 839 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Classic Mega Man X experience
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty settings
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Subpar touch controls
  • 🔀 Fragmented level design
  • 🎨 Disappointing graphics compared to original
  • 🐛 Saving issues/lost progress

Castlevania

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What 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

MEGA MAN X

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to obtain certain items/achievements
  • Choppy frame rate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Widescreen/full-screen support
  • Ability to switch to original graphics
  • Porting of other Mega Man X games

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

6 purchases

MEGA MAN X

One-time6
  • All Health Boosts$0.99
  • All Subtanks$0.99
  • Full Armor$1.99
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  • All Weapons$1.99
  • Arranged BGMs$2.99
  • Complete Set$3.99
None

Castlevania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Castlevania free?
Castlevania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or Castlevania?
MEGA MAN X is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 839 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do MEGA MAN X or Castlevania have ads?
Neither MEGA MAN X nor Castlevania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or Castlevania?
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Castlevania on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or Castlevania?
MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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