# 2 vs Castlevania

The clearest difference is rating: Castlevania at 3.9 against 2's 3.4. Castlevania also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 20). 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 54%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

2 costs $0.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Castlevania asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castlevania holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

2 ships an update monthly, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 | Castlevania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 40 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascadia Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311034757) | [KONAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/299580230) |

## What reviewers say

### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184)

Embark on a Western adventure in this retro-styled action platformer. Play as a customizable cowboy or cowgirl, explore vast levels, and engage in classic Wild West activities like gambling and riding horses. Become a legend of the old West.

**Highlights:** Customizable cowboy characters, Huge levels to explore, Gamble at casinos, Ride horses and minecarts, Retro Gameboy style graphics, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Cents | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9,000 Cents | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Cents | $3.99 | one-time |


### Castlevania

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Adventure, #22 Top Paid · Action, #70 Top Paid · Games, #98 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 2 free?

2 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, 2 or Castlevania?

Castlevania is rated higher. 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do 2 or Castlevania have ads?

Neither 2 nor Castlevania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2 or Castlevania?

2 ships an update monthly, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Castlevania on October 25, 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.*