# Shadow Blade CM vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shadow Blade CM at 85% against Castlevania's 54%. Shadow Blade CM also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months). Castlevania's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 77) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shadow Blade CM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shadow Blade CM's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, Castlevania every 29 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Blade CM | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-cm/id783960953/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 1006 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Blade CM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-cm/id783960953)

Embark on a thrilling quest to become a legendary ninja. Navigate challenging levels filled with traps and enemies, utilizing stealth and combat skills. Master an array of weapons and explore a vibrant 3D world with smooth animations.

**Highlights:** 40 beautiful levels, Fast-paced ninja action, Deep combat with ninja weapons, Secret objects to find, Fantastic 3D world, Rewards for stealth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of optimization for newer devices
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating
- 📦 Short length of game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Controls not working properly
- Graphical glitches and issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options
- Multiplayer/co-op mode
- Endless/survival mode
- Boss battles


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Adventure, #19 Top Paid · Action, #64 Top Paid · Games, #104 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 Shadow Blade CM free?

Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Castlevania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shadow Blade CM or Castlevania?

Shadow Blade CM is rated higher. Shadow Blade CM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Shadow Blade CM or Castlevania have ads?

Neither Shadow Blade CM nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow Blade CM or Castlevania?

Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, Shadow Blade CM was updated on October 21, 2026 and Castlevania on October 21, 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.*