MEGA MAN X vs Castlevania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | MEGA MAN X | Castlevania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (839 ratings) — better | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 839 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #45 | #20 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 297 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd | KONAMI |
Customer experience
MEGA MAN X
Castlevania
User reviews
MEGA MAN X
From 839 App Store ratingsWhat 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 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
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
MEGA MAN X
- 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
Castlevania
No in-app purchases
Questions
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