# RAYSTORM vs Castlevania

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.

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 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAYSTORM | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raystorm/id526687813/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 97 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### RAYSTORM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raystorm/id526687813)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Adventure, #30 Top Paid · Action, #94 Top Paid · Games, #140 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 RAYSTORM free?

RAYSTORM costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RAYSTORM or Castlevania?

RAYSTORM is rated higher. RAYSTORM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do RAYSTORM or Castlevania have ads?

Neither RAYSTORM nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RAYSTORM or Castlevania?

RAYSTORM ships an update monthly, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, RAYSTORM was updated on October 16, 2026 and Castlevania on October 17, 2026.

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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.*