# Repulze vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Castlevania at none against Repulze's 10. Castlevania also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 23) and chart position (#18 vs #124). Repulze's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 54%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Repulze costs $0.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Repulze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Castlevania asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Repulze against 3.9 for Castlevania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Repulze's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, Castlevania every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repulze | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repulze/id573934243/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#18** |
| Size | 151 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Repulze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repulze/id573934243)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a futuristic racing adrenaline rush with gravity-defying tracks and powerful hovercraft. Engage in intense battles with AI opponents using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Master quick-to-learn controls for challenging, high-speed gameplay.

**Highlights:** Gravity-defying tracks, Experimental hovercraft, Energy boosts for speed, Touch and tilt controls, Game Center leaderboards, Weapons and AI opponents, Multiple upgrade options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHEAT: Unlock Phase Two | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for Buffalo 46-TR | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for Yugana SB-23 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for SYN-1101 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A pile of Toolkits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Another pile of Toolkits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Increased Toolkit storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet another pile of Toolkits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hovercraft SYN-1101 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guess what… more Toolkits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💎 Stunning graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth controls (with adjustment)
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🤖 Lack of AI opponents
- 🕹️ Limited control options (no tilt)
- 🔁 Repetitive track design
- 💰 Difficult to complete challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Graphical glitches on older devices
- Toolkit slot progression issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (online/local)
- Weapon/combat system
- More track and vehicle variety
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Adventure, #35 Top Paid · Action, #102 Top Paid · Games, #166 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 Repulze free?

Repulze 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, Repulze or Castlevania?

Repulze is rated higher. Repulze averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Repulze or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Repulze nor Castlevania shows ads.

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

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Repulze was updated on October 16, 2026 and Castlevania on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Repulze or Castlevania?

Repulze currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #18. 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.*