CoreSurvival vs Void Convoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!**
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. CoreSurvival sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Void Convoy asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
CoreSurvival ships an update fortnightly, Void Convoy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CoreSurvival | Void Convoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PLNB | ALBERT VANCE CORNELIUS |
Customer experience
CoreSurvival
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In-app purchases
CoreSurvival
- 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
Void Convoy
No in-app purchases
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