# Core Smash! — Power up and smash the core!

> Action arcade game where players smash a core by firing balls and upgrading their weapon. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyle Sawatzky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-smash/id1362105250 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyle Sawatzky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249606829)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,204 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-smash/id1362105250/reviews.md

## What is Core Smash!?

Fire the balls to break through to the core and smash it!  

Upgrade your gun and and become unstoppable!

How long will you last??

Game Features:
- Free to play
- Endless gameplay
- Simple controls
- Challenge your friends with the best highscore
- 54 Challenges
- 6 Bosses
- 7 Unique Abilities
- Over 80 Skins to unlock
- 100 Ranks to work your way through

## Key features

- Endless gameplay
- Simple controls
- High score challenges
- Unlockable skins
- Unique abilities
- Boss battles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free - Core Smash! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Core Smash!?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun mechanics
- 💡 Unlockable skins and customization

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with lack of variety

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lost progress after updates
- Notification issues and spam
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Improved tank/ship controls
- Leaderboards and social features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-smash/id1362105250/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This is the worst!

*2023-06-10*

The game is game without the m

### 3/5 — Lower the sensitivity please

*2022-04-01, version 1.6.2*

I like the game overall but it’s just the way the tank moves… I want it be be exactly where my thumb is instead of it going ahead of my thumb! It keeps on messing me up. And I just started! I’m not ganna be on the game for I while until I get a response!

### 5/5 — x4 points

*2022-02-28, version 1.6.2*

Only doing this for points

### 5/5 — Great

*2021-03-08, version 1.6.2*

Fantastic game if you just want to level up and break stuff.

### 4/5 — A bug

*2019-08-02, version 1.6.2*

I keep getting a notification saying “Come claim the new BULLET Skin!” Repeatedly and it’s really annoying. It happened yesterday too.

### 4/5 — Put the levels back in the game

*2019-05-03, version 1.6.2*

Title

### 2/5 — Ads

*2019-04-09, version 1.6.2*

Holy ads

### 5/5 — Fun

*2019-03-23, version 1.6.2*

Fun time killer

### 5/5 — Wish

*2019-01-02, version 1.5.2*

Shdhsnxnaj

### 5/5 — Argh.  New levels ruined a good thing

*2018-11-28, version 1.5.2*

For the past week or two, I’ve been addicted to the simple fun of this game.  Core in the center.  Blast it.  Today, it got some refresh. And now my level 5xx has gone from mindless twitch fun to some impossible thing with 3 cores, one that’s bouncing with the shield pieces coming from so many angles it’s impossible to play.  :(  I loved this game and the mechanics of it, but the new update means I’ve leveled past the point of playability.  :(  The simplicity of one core meant you could weave in and out of the pieces and use your skill.  Now, it’s an impossible, frustrating mess past level 500.

(Edit....  ok, I ground it to level 1250 something over Thanksgiving...  I figured out what the issue is with the new levels... and my joy vs the need for the difficulty...  it’s that bouncing core.  It’s basically a random kill machine.  I.e. the strategy for the shielded cores is simple in that great KISS way of all games where you weave in and out and try to limit the locations you destroy cores from.  But in the middle of that flow, the bounce will sometimes just trap you.  Boom.  Done.  No skill can save you. 

Also, I’m not sure if it’s a feature or a bug, but randomly (? Or when you flip to an interval of 250 on levels?). You get one shot at a super level where everything is doubled up.  Twice the power ups and twice the cores.

Also also, it would be nice to see the scores or levels with the ranks.  I’m at the top ten on three ranks and it would be nice to know how far I can go.

Finally, an idea for levels of the kind I like would be a progressive mode.  Where each destroyed core regenerates a new one and resets your shield and takes you to a higher level of all settings.

Also, putting it to 5 stars.  If I’m that addicted, obviously it’s a fun game!)

## Frequently asked questions about Core Smash!

### What is Core Smash!?

Core Smash! is an arcade action game where you fire balls to break through to a core and smash it. The game features endless gameplay, simple controls, and various challenges to keep you engaged.

### What are the key features of Core Smash!?

Key features include endless gameplay, simple controls for easy access, the ability to challenge friends with high scores, 54 challenges, 6 bosses, 7 unique abilities, over 80 skins to unlock, and 100 ranks to progress through.

### Is Core Smash! free to play?

Yes, Core Smash! is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to acquire items or enhance your gameplay experience.

### What kind of challenges are there in Core Smash!?

The game offers a variety of challenges, including 54 distinct challenges, battles against 6 unique bosses, and the opportunity to unlock over 80 different skins. Players can also work their way through 100 ranks.

### How do I play Core Smash!?

The gameplay involves firing balls to break through to the core and smash it. You can upgrade your gun to become more powerful. The game emphasizes simple controls for an accessible experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2019-05-23

- Bug fixes and optimizations
- SDK's updated

### 1.6.2 — 2019-02-03

Bug fixes.
Improved the main game mode.

### 1.5.2 — 2018-11-08

Fixed many bugs
   Made some optimizations
   Added some new features
   Adjusted level mode

### 1.5.15 — 2018-10-23

- Day-7 Tank Unlock Bug Fixed
- Fixed some other minor bugs.

### 1.5.1 — 2018-10-18

- Added a Halloween skin!
- Fixed Burst Fire
- Fixed shield length
- Fixed triple shot
- Few minor visual fixes
- Few bug fixes

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All apps by Kyle Sawatzky: https://appshunter.io/developer/1249606829

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*