# Katoomba — Swipe, Survive, Save the World

> Fast-paced mountain survival game with swipe and tap mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob Marchiori.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katoomba/id1039592294 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rob Marchiori](https://appshunter.io/developer/923670972)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katoomba/id1039592294/reviews.md

## What is Katoomba?

The battle to save the world starts and ends in the mountains of Katoomba. Swipe and tap your way to safety as long as you can in this fast paced survival game. Find out what's causing poisoned drops to rain down with only your "tails" and "booms" to stop them (and maybe a captured alien or two!). 

Katoomba's simple never ending gameplay will keep you entertained for hours on end.

Features

- Progressive difficulty so you'll never get bored
- Beautiful changing seasons bring different challenges
- Different tails and booms available for fun variety

Katoomba is playable for free with the option of an additional premium purchase that will remove interstitial ads and unlock exclusive booms and tails. All purchases are non consumable and you never need to make a purchase to progress in the game or get an advantage.

## Key features

- Swipe and tap survival gameplay
- Progressive difficulty
- Changing seasons
- Unlockable abilities ('tails' and 'booms')
- Alien encounters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batty Tail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bumble Tail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Confetti Tail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cracker Tail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grassy Tail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multi Tail | Free | one-time |
| Pinky Tail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Interstitial Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katoomba/id1039592294/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Crazy about Katoomba!

*2022-07-17, version 2022.1.2*

Just download Katoomba and I’m already addicted!  Played close to an hour straight right off the bat!  A true test of your reflexes coupled with a test of your concentration level!  Highly recommend it!

### 5/5 — Katoomba Fun

*2022-07-17, version 2022.1.2*

Super fun game to play.

### 5/5 — New favorite game!

*2022-06-29*

Amazing game! Fantastic and completely exhilarating game! While playing I was completely immersed in the game and couldn’t stop playing 10/10 would recommend to anyone!! My children also love it and so does my husband see in love with this gaming experience!

## Frequently asked questions about Katoomba

### What is Katoomba?

Katoomba is a fast-paced survival game where you swipe and tap to navigate dangerous mountains and stop poisoned drops. It features progressive difficulty and changing seasons for endless entertainment.

### Is Katoomba free to play?

Yes, Katoomba is free to play. There is an optional premium purchase available that removes interstitial ads and unlocks exclusive in-game items.

### Does Katoomba have ads?

Yes, Katoomba contains advertisements. These can be removed with a premium purchase.

### Can I play Katoomba offline?

The provided data does not specify if Katoomba can be played offline. However, many survival and arcade games offer offline play.

### What devices does Katoomba support?

Katoomba is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on November 22, 2022.

### What is the age rating for Katoomba?

Katoomba has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Katoomba updated?

Katoomba received its latest update on November 22, 2022, with version 2022.1.3. This suggests regular updates to the game.

### What makes Katoomba unique?

Katoomba offers a unique blend of swipe-and-tap survival mechanics with a compelling narrative about saving the world from poisoned drops, enhanced by progressive difficulty and seasonal changes.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2022.1.3 — 2022-11-22

Bug fixes and performance updates.

### 2022.1.2 — 2022-07-06

Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 2022.1.1 — 2022-07-02

Minor bug fixes.

### 2022.1 — 2022-06-29

No release notes.

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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 2026-08-03.*