# Hammer Time!

> Arcade game where players smash boulders with a hammer to defend a castle. (iPhone/iPad app by The Binary Mill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457)
- Category: Games, Casual, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 195 App Store ratings · 142 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 183 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847/reviews.md

## What is Hammer Time!?

Look out, the castle is under attack! If only we'd built a giant hammer at the front gate. Oh wait, we did. It's HAMMER TIME!

Your mission: fend off an onslaught of angry boulders with well-timed swings of your hammer. The longer you survive, the higher your score. It sounds simple, but when the action heats up and the boulders are rolling in thick and fast, one wrong swing of your hammer can mean the difference between glory and destruction.

You can also unlock dozens of different hammers to help you in your quest for leaderboard domination, from the mighty Mjölnir, hammer of the Gods, to... a prosthetic leg (no it's not technically a hammer, but it gets the job done.)

Take a swing at the addictive arcade action of HAMMER TIME!

## Key features

- Smash incoming boulders
- Defend the castle gate
- Timed hammer swings
- Score survival time
- Unlock new hammers
- Leaderboard domination

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mjolnir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Axe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scepter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scythe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dwarven Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frost Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saxophone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Violet Justice | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hammer Time!?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to pick up and learn
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual game
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 💰 Free-to-play with minimal ads
- ⚙️ Skill-based mechanics requiring timing
- 🏆 Collectible hammers provide progression

**Cons**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay gets boring quickly
- 😤 Becomes overwhelming/unplayable after 30-60 seconds
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🎯 Different hammers are purely cosmetic with no functional differences
- ⚡ Poor reaction time/responsiveness of hammer mechanics
- 🐌 Difficulty spike makes progression impossible
- 🎮 Lacks depth and long-term engagement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Hammers disappear when switching apps
- Ball counter doesn't register all destroyed objects
- Lag and performance issues
- Review screen freezes on first attempt
- Game spends coins without user permission

**Most requested features**

- Add levels, bosses, and progression system
- Implement power-ups and special abilities
- Create multiple game modes and maps
- Add functional upgrades for hammers (speed, reach, strength)
- Include online multiplayer and challenges
- Improve ball/boulder physics and spacing
- Add quest system with clear indicators
- Implement skill-based cooldown timers
- Display hammer stats and rarity information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 142)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My child hood game

*2022-02-12, version 1.1.0*

I played on I phone4

### 4/5 — It’s fun, no problems

*2022-01-01, version 1.1.0*

I like the game and it’s a little hard but, it’s a good game 🎮👍

### 5/5 — That trailer tho! :D

*2021-12-06, version 1.1.0*

“Sledgehammer! Tack Hammer! Baseball Bat! I DON’T CARE!!!”

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-02-21, version 1.1.0*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Coisa de verde recomendou

*2019-10-06, version 1.1.0*

Leon e Nilce me recomendaram esse jogo maravilhoso de passa tempo🥳😃

### 5/5 — Great fun free game

*2019-07-03, version 1.1.0*

It’s so fun i would get this on my Xbox if i could

### 5/5 — This game is the best only something bad in the game

*2019-06-05, version 1.1.0*

This game is awesome only that so many rocks that i can’t get all of them

### 5/5 — u r kool

*2019-01-26, version 1.1.0*

dont listen to yellow lights the party pooper, dis.sick.game

### 1/5 — Money grab, app cheats

*2018-07-15, version 1.1.0*

This game was good before the updates, if you stack up a bunch of balls then smash em all off at once the counter won't count even half of them... this game is obviously rigged to bait you into buying bombs

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2018-05-26, version 1.1.0*

I’m so glad I have the best game ever it is so amazing it xplods my mind always makes my world a perfect man

## Frequently asked questions about Hammer Time!

### What is Hammer Time!?

Hammer Time! is an arcade-style game where your objective is to defend a castle gate from an onslaught of angry boulders. You do this by timing your swings of a giant hammer to smash the incoming rocks before they reach the gate.

### How do I play Hammer Time!?

The core gameplay involves timing your hammer swings to hit the boulders. The longer you survive without the castle being destroyed, the higher your score will be. The game becomes more challenging as boulders come faster and in greater numbers.

### Can I unlock new hammers in the game?

Yes, the game allows you to unlock dozens of different hammers. These can range from powerful, mythical hammers to more unconventional items that still help you in your quest to smash boulders and achieve high scores.

### Is Hammer Time! free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which likely provide ways to acquire new hammers or other advantages to help with gameplay and leaderboard rankings.

### What makes this game addictive?

The addictive nature comes from its simple yet challenging arcade action. The constant threat of boulders, the satisfaction of smashing them, and the pursuit of higher scores and leaderboard domination create a compelling gameplay loop.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2016-04-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- New Power up items – ‘bombs’ and ‘slow-time’
- All new pirate themed map
- New hills for added strategy
- Added several new hammers to collect

### 1.0.0 — 2015-12-16

No release notes.

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