# Star Wars™ vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is price: Castlevania at $2.99 against Star Wars™'s $9.99. Star Wars™'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Star Wars™ costs $9.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Star Wars™ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Star Wars™'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Star Wars™ ships an update every 5 months, Castlevania every 29 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Wars™ | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wars-kotor/id611436052/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #38 |
| Size | 2.3 GB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aspyr Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296399696) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Wars™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wars-kotor/id611436052)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Role Playing, #39 Top Paid · Adventure, #178 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an epic space adventure 4000 years before the Galactic Empire. Your choices will shape the galaxy as you lead a party of heroes and villains, mastering the Force or succumbing to the dark side. Design your character and explore iconic Star Wars locations.

**Highlights:** Choose your destiny (light/dark side), Design your character and play style, Master Force powers, lightsaber combat, or stealth, Travel to iconic Star Wars planets, Make decisions that impact the story

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great mobile port of a classic game
- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the original
- 💯 One of the best Star Wars games ever
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting objects/characters
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🕹️ Clunky touch controls for certain minigames
- 🔇 Audio issues (missing sound effects)

**Reported bugs**

- Character movement freezes after combat
- Inability to interact with NPCs/objects
- Crashes and save file corruption
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Swoop racing and space combat issues

**Requested features**

- Add KOTOR 2 to the iOS library
- Implement controller support
- Improve graphics and performance
- Provide more customization options
- Allow free roam after completing the main story


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Adventure, #57 Top Paid · Action, #167 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 Star Wars™ free?

Star Wars™ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Wars™ or Castlevania?

Star Wars™ is rated higher. Star Wars™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Star Wars™ or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Star Wars™ nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Wars™ or Castlevania?

Star Wars™ ships an update every 5 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Star Wars™ was updated on November 9, 2026 and Castlevania on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Star Wars™ or Castlevania?

Star Wars™ currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #38. 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.*