# Dracula 1 vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is rating: Castlevania at 3.9 against Dracula 1's 3.5. Castlevania also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 11) and review sentiment (54% vs 29%). Dracula 1's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dracula 1 costs $2.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Castlevania holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Dracula 1's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Dracula 1 ships an update every 16 months, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dracula 1 | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dracula-1-resurrection-universal/id563242300/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 634 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microids](https://appshunter.io/developer/433861351) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Dracula 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dracula-1-resurrection-universal/id563242300)

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure set in Transylvania, seven years after Dracula's defeat. Investigate your wife's disappearance and confront the possibility of the Count's return through challenging riddles and a chilling atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, 360° vision, Challenging riddles, Bewitching cinematics, Faithful to Bram Stoker's world, Eerie atmosphere, Excellent soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Adventure, #29 Top Paid · Action, #85 Top Paid · Games, #153 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 Dracula 1 free?

Dracula 1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dracula 1 or Castlevania?

Castlevania is rated higher. Dracula 1 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Dracula 1 or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Dracula 1 nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dracula 1 or Castlevania?

Dracula 1 ships an update every 16 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Dracula 1 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Castlevania on November 4, 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.*