# MEGA MAN X vs Castlevania

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA MAN X | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (839 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 839 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #50 | **#22** |
| Size | 297 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA MAN X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-man-x/id469343097)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Action, #145 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Health Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Subtanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Armor | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Weapons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arranged BGMs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete Set | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to obtain certain items/achievements
- Choppy frame rate

**Requested features**

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


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Adventure, #42 Top Paid · Action, #123 Top Paid · Games (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 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 #50 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #22. 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.*