# Beat Hazard Ultra

> Music-driven arcade shooter that uses your music collection as levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Cold Beam Games Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-ultra/id475336263 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cold Beam Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/473550913)
- Category: Games, Music, Casual, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 108 App Store ratings · 385 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-ultra/id475336263/reviews.md

## What is Beat Hazard Ultra?

Gameplay Powered by YOUR Music! 

Join thousands of people rocking out to their favorite music. Experience YOUR music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. 

Blast away to your favorite tracks. Watch your firepower pulse to the energy of the music.

- 100% - 'Must own for action gamers' - AppSpy
- 100% - 'Must Have' - Slide To Play
- 90%  - 'Feel the beat!' - 148 Apps
- 90%  - 'It'll blow up your screen' - Touch Arcade

- Levels created from YOUR iTunes collection
- Play to internet radio stations
- Simple 1 stick mode for beginners
- Twin stick mode for the pros
- Rank up and unlock 23 perks

Note: The game will use music on your device. Unfortunately it doesn't work with streamed music such as Apple Music or Spotify.

## Key features

- Levels generated from your music library
- Play to internet radio stations
- One-stick control mode
- Twin-stick control mode
- Unlockable perks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5,000 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| $15,000 Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| $65,000 Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Gold Ship | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Beat Hazard Ultra?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent
- 👍 Controller support
- 👍 Favorite game
- 👍 Highly original
- 👍 Had for years
- 👍 One of my favorite games
- 👍 It's pogerrs
- 👍 Since the beginning
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Awesome fun
- 👍 Flawless
- 👍 Absolute brilliance
- 👍 Incredible game with infinite possibilities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 I paid for a game, doesn't work
- 🐛 Freezes and only plays 3 tracks
- 🐛 Doesn't play my music
- 🐛 Music won't play
- 🐛 iTunes won't sync
- 🐛 Apple Music songs will not play
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🐛 Needs to support Spotify or Pandora
- 🐛 Paid to win mechanics
- 🐛 Controls are annoying
- 🐛 Needs optimization for newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Does not work on iOS 18
- Crashes on launch
- Incompatible with Apple Music
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Add Apple Music support
- Add Spotify/Pandora support
- Improve song selection UI
- Add playlist support
- Add more enemy types
- Add more perks
- Improve controls (larger joysticks, sensitivity settings)
- Add gyro/accelerometer controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 385)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-ultra/id475336263/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Too easy

*2026-08-01, version 1.12*

I did 30 waves on suicide mode without taking any damage.

### 5/5 — Peak

*2026-07-29, version 1.12*

Nothing more needs to be said

### 4/5 — Nice game

*2026-07-18, version 1.12*

Very cool beat game, although it feels more like a shooter. Some suggestions 1. I might just not be looking hard enough, but there should be a way to choose which track you play during the game, as when switching tracks in the lobby does nothing to when you actually play. 2. All I see are bullets being shot. Maybe mess around and try different kinds of weapons for different parts. For example maybe an exploding projectile for drum hits, an area attack for bass,  machine gun for vocals, and a shotgun for guitar. Obviously up for change. All in all a very promising game, just needs some work to make it have more ‘eye candy’ qualities for viewers

### 5/5 — Oh my gosh I love this. It uses an awesome and underused feature for playing via Airplay

*2026-06-01, version 1.12*

When you AirPlay this game it uses your tv as the game and your phone as the controller and info screen. 
WHY DO MORE PEOPLE NOT DO THIS!!!

### 1/5 — Games crashing

*2026-03-11, version 1.12*

Ever since the 2 came out game Will not even load was one of my favorite games now can't even play I have uninstalled 3 times still nothing .

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-01-03*

I just would like to mention that I love the care on making the app work like a joystick and show only useful information when using screen mirroring. I wish more apps and games had that thought.

### 5/5 — EXCELLENT!

*2026-01-02, version 1.12*

Just pure greatness!

### 3/5 — Nouveauté embêtante

*2025-11-21*

Jeux trop bien mais on peu plus mettre les musique de son téléphones Apple, c’est très dommage c’est le principe du jeux, faites une mise à jours svp

### 5/5 — Controller support

*2025-09-24, version 1.12*

Add controller support

### 5/5 — Favorite

*2025-09-24, version 1.12*

Always loved playing this game growing up! I’m glad it’s still here

## Frequently asked questions about Beat Hazard Ultra

### What is Beat Hazard Ultra?

Beat Hazard Ultra is an intense music-driven arcade shooter. It allows you to experience your own music collection as levels, with your firepower pulsing to the beat of the songs. You can blast away enemies while enjoying your favorite tracks.

### How does the game use my music?

The game generates levels directly from your music library. As you play, your firepower and the game's visuals will pulse and react to the energy of the music you've chosen. You can also play along to internet radio stations.

### What are the control options?

Beat Hazard Ultra offers two control modes. There is a simple one-stick mode designed for beginners, and a more complex twin-stick mode for experienced players who want greater control over their ship's movement and firing.

### Can I use streamed music like Apple Music or Spotify?

Unfortunately, the game does not work with streamed music services such as Apple Music or Spotify. It requires access to music files stored locally on your device.

### What is the cost of the app?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2017-10-06

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

iOS 11 support
Added preview video.

### 1.11 — 2017-09-15

Update for iOS 11 compatibility

### 1.9 — 2014-07-20

Fixed Radio Stations
Fixed iOS 7 explosion static clicks

### 1.8 — 2013-07-10

Updated radio stations

### 1.7 — 2012-11-28

- Support for iPhone 5 screen
- Option to have power up buttons off stick
- Option for border scroll

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## More apps by Cold Beam Games Ltd

- [Martial Arts Brutality](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martial-arts-brutality/id975487304)
- [Beat Hazard 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604)
- [Beat Hazard Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-arcade/id6762094171)

All apps by Cold Beam Games Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/473550913

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