Comparison

CoreSurvival vs Void Convoy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CoreSurvival

Defend a central core from waves of enemies using single-finger controls. Strategically choose weapons and upgrades to survive increasingly difficult challenges in this fast-paced roguelike.

Highlights
  • One-handed play
  • Short, intense sessions
  • Instant power-ups
  • Infinite build potential
  • Record-breaking challenges
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**Core Survival is a minimalist Survival Action Roguelike, played entirely with a single finger.** Players must defend a fixed central core from relentless waves of incoming enemies. The central core attacks automatically, and you, the player, can also **directly control the attack** to defeat enemies. By strategically judging the timing of **weapon choices** and **upgrades**, you'll fight back against increasingly powerful threats. The ever-changing equipment and enhancement selections lead to brand-new builds every run, challenging you with the question: "How long can I survive this time?" **Core Survival Key Features** - **Optimized for One-Handed Play:** Vertical mode support allows for light, convenient control anytime, anywhere. - **Short, Intense Immersion:** Quick 3–6 minute sessions deliver instant fun and fulfill your desire for a challenge. - **Immediate Growth Loop:** Experience the thrill of becoming instantly powerful with 3 upgrade choices available at every level-up. - **Infinite Build Potential:** Maximize build diversity with combinations of 5 equippable gear slots and the evolution system. - **Motivation for Record-Breaking:** Failure is not the end, but the start of the next attempt! Enjoy the fun of constantly chasing new records. Experience the intense satisfaction of survival, where strategy and luck intertwine within simple controls, coupled with the joy of experimental build creation with every new session. Core Survival is a **short but intense survival experiment** for players who seek depth in strategy within simplicity. **Challenge the limits of your survival—start your ultimate experiment now!**

About

Void Convoy

Command a space fleet, manage ship systems, and upgrade your vessel by collecting scrap. Survive endless procedurally generated galaxies filled with hostile drones and bosses. Unlock unique ship skins and special abilities.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated universe
  • Ship system management
  • Scrap collection for upgrades
  • Unlockable ship skins and classes
  • Special passive abilities
  • Two game modes: Veteran and Casual
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Command your fleet through the terminal depths of space in Void Convoy. Navigate a procedurally scaling universe where you must manage your ship’s systems, collect scrap to upgrade your hull, and survive relentless swarms of drones and cruisers. HOW DEEP CAN YOU GO? Pilot your ship through an endless, increasingly hostile galaxy. Every sector brings new threats, from agile Interceptors to massive Dreadnought bosses. BUILD YOUR SHIP Collect "Scrap" from destroyed enemies to upgrade your vessel in the Armory. Permanently boost your Damage, Hull Strength, and Fire Rate to survive the deeper sectors. UNLOCK & CUSTOMIZE Unlock over 15 unique ship skins across 4 distinct classes: • Fighters: Balanced ships for all-around combat. • Bombers: Heavy armor tanks that can take a beating. • Interceptors: High-speed craft for evasion experts. • War Craft: Utility ships with special abilities. SPECIAL ABILITIES Equip ships with game-changing passive abilities like: • Vampire: Heal your hull when you destroy enemies. • Midas: Collect 50% more scrap from every kill. • Phase Shift: Become invulnerable for short bursts. • Thorns: Deal damage to enemies that crash into you. TWO GAME MODES • Veteran: The true test. Standard difficulty and progression. • Casual: A forgiving mode to practice your flying and enjoy the visuals. No forced ads. No pay-to-win. Just you and the void.

Screenshots

CoreSurvival4 screens
Void Convoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Void Convoy at 5.0 against CoreSurvival's 4.3. Void Convoy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). CoreSurvival's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoreSurvival sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Void Convoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Void Convoy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoreSurvival has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoreSurvival ships an update fortnightly, Void Convoy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CoreSurvival versus Void Convoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoreSurvivalVoid Convoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPLNBALBERT VANCE CORNELIUS

Customer experience

CoreSurvival

All ratings30 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative26.5%

Void Convoy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

CoreSurvival

One-time7
  • 66 GEM$1.99
  • Speed Boost Pack$2.99
  • Ad Removal$3.99
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  • 202 Gems$4.99
  • Ad Removal Package$5.99
  • 725 Gems$17.99
  • 1232 Gems$24.99
None

Void Convoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CoreSurvival free?
CoreSurvival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Void Convoy free?
Void Convoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CoreSurvival or Void Convoy?
Void Convoy is rated higher. CoreSurvival averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Void Convoy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CoreSurvival or Void Convoy have ads?
Both CoreSurvival and Void Convoy show ads.
Which is updated more often, CoreSurvival or Void Convoy?
CoreSurvival ships an update fortnightly, and Void Convoy every 3 days. Most recently, CoreSurvival was updated on October 30, 2026 and Void Convoy on October 31, 2026.

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