# Sonar Smash — Cute pixel art dolphin shooter

> Endless arcade shooter with sonar abilities and collectible upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Pixel Pajama Studios LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-smash/id1481129739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pixel Pajama Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467421570)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-smash/id1481129739/reviews.md

## What is Sonar Smash?

Smash your way through endlessly scaling waves of adorable sea creatures using unique and powerful sonar abilities.
 
Collect rings to unlock sonar powers, refill hearts, and purchase stat upgrades at the randomly occurring vendor. Obtain boosts and relics from high scores, daily chests, and for in-game achievements to enhance your next voyage.


Slide your finger along the bottom of the screen to move the Dolphin. Tap anywhere while sliding or in the top portion of the screen to fire your base Sonar Shot. Press your Sonar Energy Bar to fire your currently equipped Sonar Ability. If you have trouble with the default Touch Control system we encourage you to try Arrow Controls or Tilt Controls via the in-game options menu.



Sonar Smash is a free app with no ads!
 
Key Features:
 
-- Ten Adorable but Deadly Enemy Types
-- Retro Themed Juicy Pixel Art Animations
-- Seven Unique and Powerful Sonar Abilities
-- Original Grooves by Abstraction Music
-- Three Formidable Ancient Relics
-- Stat Upgrades and Random Power-up Buffs
-- Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements

Thanks for checking out Sonar Smash! If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns don't hesitate to leave us a review here or contact us on Discord.
 
Website: https://www.pixelpajamastudios.com/
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Sincerely,
Pixel Pajama Studios
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## Key features

- Endless waves of sea creatures
- Unique sonar abilities
- Collect rings for upgrades
- Random vendor for power-ups
- Retro pixel art style
- Game Center leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonar-smash/id1481129739/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Solid Game

*2024-02-12*

8.1/10 Great Pixel Work On The GFX One Question Where Did You Get The Coin Sprite Assets From It Looks Like Sonic CD LOL

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2022-05-06, version 1.1.2*

easy to learn and intuitive controls, boppin music, cute art

### 5/5 — Deceptively simple premise, complex gameplay!

*2020-10-21, version 1.1.2*

I just started playing this game but I love the details! The enemy patterns become difficult quickly, the power ups are all really interesting, and you can tweak your control scheme to suit your style (eg one-handed, etc)

### 5/5 — Perfection

*2020-06-03, version 1.1.2*

Everything about it.

### 5/5 — Good fun

*2020-05-12, version 1.1.0*

I am enjoying the game although it is a little simple that simplicity works really well and with little to no ads as I haven’t gotten any and I’ve spent an hour on the game. Works really well

### 5/5 — High quality pixel game

*2020-05-09, version 1.0.1*

This is a great pixel art game because it has very fun animations. I love the subtle details, like how the screen shakes with little explosions when you die. There’s a lot of things to collect, and you can go far with this game. Attack animations and sounds are really enjoyable. I like how a space traveler just appears out of nowhere. I don’t leave reviews often, but this is an amazing underrated game. It may be hard to notice, but the game developers have a public discord server. They seem very connected to the community, and I love that. I think the controls could be improved (maybe add a joystick.) However, the controls right now make it unpredictable and that is a fun aspect about it. It’s a wonderful game to cure boredom. The developers could add different backgrounds that cost in-game currency. I can’t wait to see where they take this game next.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2020-05-02, version 1.0.1*

I love it!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — very nice!

*2020-05-01, version 1.0.1*

I had fun

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2020-04-09, version 1.0*

Super addicting and graphics are
really cute!  Definitely would recommend downloading

### 5/5 — So Much Fun!!

*2020-04-09, version 1.0*

can't put it down... a must download for sure!

## Frequently asked questions about Sonar Smash

### What is Sonar Smash?

Sonar Smash is a free-to-play arcade shooter game where players control a dolphin to defeat waves of sea creatures using sonar abilities. It features retro pixel art and endless gameplay.

### How do you play Sonar Smash?

Players slide their finger to move the dolphin and tap to fire sonar shots. Special abilities can be activated by pressing the sonar energy bar. The game offers alternative controls like arrow or tilt controls.

### Does Sonar Smash have ads?

No, Sonar Smash is a free app with no advertisements. Players can enjoy the game without interruptions.

### What platforms is Sonar Smash available on?

Sonar Smash is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It supports Game Center for leaderboards and achievements.

### How often is Sonar Smash updated?

The latest version of Sonar Smash is 1.2.3, last updated on May 30, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and new content.

### What is the age rating for Sonar Smash?

Sonar Smash has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### Can I play Sonar Smash offline?

The provided data does not specify if Sonar Smash can be played offline. However, its arcade nature suggests it may require an internet connection for leaderboards.

### What are the in-game purchases in Sonar Smash?

Sonar Smash is free and does not feature in-app purchases or ads. All progression and unlocks are achieved through gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2023-05-30

1.2.0:
- Ads have been removed. Sonar Smash is now a free to play app
- Several bug fixes and numerous performance improvements 

1.2.1:
- Default controls button added to menu on mobile

1.2.2:
- Graphics Update on Dolphin used in title screen, character screen, and app icon 

1.2.3:- Clownfish animation and attack patterns improved

### 1.2.1 — 2023-05-18

1.2.1:
- Ads have been removed. Sonar Smash is now a free to play app
- Several bug fixes and numerous performance improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2020-05-29

-- Hotfix for a Purchase Screen text display bug

### 1.1.1 — 2020-05-27

- Tutorial polished and a display bug fixed
- Hyper Mode Dolphin can no longer be slowed or inverted
- Manta Rays and Puffers spawns are now limited in ultra late game
- Whirlpool Blast's energy cost and cooldown have been slightly increased
- Whirlpool Blast related crabber bug should be resolved
- Tweaks and things (:

### 1.1.0 — 2020-05-10

Content Patch v1.1

- Added three new enemy types: Crabber, Sea Pony, and Clownfish
- The Turtle Relic has been added to the game
- Two new unlockable Skins have been added; Green Dolphin (Purchasing) and Pink Dolphin (8k+ Score)
- New Debuff display tab; Invert Controls is now temporary
- Several new score bonuses added to the game
- Rate/Purchase/Tutorial screens have all been rephrased for clarity
- Numerous minor bug fixes and tweaks

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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.*