RAYSTORM vs Castlevania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAYSTORM
Experience a classic arcade shooter with two distinct game modes and customizable shooting methods. Choose from two unique ships, enjoy an enhanced soundtrack, and challenge yourself with multiple difficulty settings. Supports MFi controllers for an authentic arcade feel.
- Two game modes: Remix and Arcade
- Auto and Manual shooting options
- MFi Bluetooth controller support
- Two playable ships with unique abilities
- Original and arranged soundtrack options
- 8 difficulty modes
- Game Center compatibility for rankings and achievements
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RAYSTORM, the second installment in TAITO’s classic RAY series of arcade shooting games, locks on to iPhone! TAITO is famous for arcade shooting games, and the RAY trilogy is one of its most beloved series! Beloved for its beautiful 3D graphics and exhilarating pace, the series’ second installment (following RAYFORCE) is now available in app form! *Two Game Modes: Remix Mode and Arcade Mode! -The Remix Mode provides a new, iPhone-optimized experience with revised difficulty setting, enemy placement, and color schemes. The special TANZMIX mode sound is fresh, too! -For the hardcore, Arcade Mode is a faithful touch screen recreation of the original arcade game. *Two Shooting Methods: Auto and Manual! Auto Mode provides automatic, button-free firing for both the standard weapon and lock-on laser, allowing players to take on this challenging game with a single finger. -When impacted with special Attack gauge accumulated, Round-Divider activated by auto! You can avoid the shot of your aircraft! Manual Mode adds weapon controls (a toggle for the standard shot; fire buttons for the lock-on laser and special attack), providing a more arcade-like play experience. *Support MFi Bluetooth controllers!! Key configuration is also possible! You can place 'Shot', 'Laser' and 'Special attack' on your easy-to-operate button! (When using the controller and playing Remix Mode,you can change the speed of your ship from OPTION > Move Ratio.) *Choose between two ships: the R-GRAY1 and R-GRAY2! RAYSTORM features two playable ships, each with different combat capabilities. The R-GRAY1 boasts powerful shots, while the R-GRAY2’s lasers are capable of locking on to a greater number of targets. Choose the ship that best suits your play style! *RAYSTORM's enchanting soundtrack is back! One of the highlights of the original RAYSTORM experience was its sound design, perfectly replicated here under the supervision of TAITO's ZUNTATA sound team. In addition to the classic soundtrack, this edition includes special TANZMIX renditions! *Added a arranged BGM by MASAKI(ZUNTATA) on Archade mode Area1! Using Option setting,you can choose Original BGM or Arranged BGM!! *Difficulty Modes Added! A total of 8 difficulty modes are now available, ranging from Very Easy to Very Hard. High difficulty can aim high scores! *Game Center Compatibility! Individual rankings have been prepared for each ships and for each game mode. Let's compete with high-score players from all over the world! Get Achievement fulfilling various conditions in game! Aim for Achievement Complete!! **Nortification** This app is intended for the iPhone 4s or newer,iPad mounted VRAM 1G or more,and running iOS version 8 or newer.
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 rating: RAYSTORM at 4.9 against Castlevania's 3.9. RAYSTORM also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 54%). Castlevania's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 12). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
RAYSTORM costs $9.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RAYSTORM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RAYSTORM's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.
RAYSTORM ships an update monthly, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAYSTORM | Castlevania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 53.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #13 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAITO Corporation | KONAMI |
Customer experience
RAYSTORM
Castlevania
Bugs and requests
RAYSTORM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
RAYSTORM
No in-app purchases
Castlevania
No in-app purchases
Questions
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