CoreShift vs Kaazap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoreShift
A minimalist strategy game based on pure skill and tactics. Master positioning and move pieces to outmaneuver your opponent. Offers single-player AI challenges and online multiplayer.
- 5x5 grid gameplay
- Unique Neutron movement mechanic
- Quick and Classic game modes
- Three AI difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer with Elo rating
- Tournament mode
- Statistics and achievements
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CoreShift is a sleek, minimalist strategy game based on Neutron — a classic abstract board game of pure skill, positioning, and tactics. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Every move can open a path, create a trap, or turn the match completely. No randomness. No hidden information. Pure strategy. THE GAME Play on a 5×5 grid. Each player controls five pieces, while a single amber token — the Neutron — begins at the center. On every turn, you must: 1. Slide the Neutron as far as it can move. 2. Slide one of your own pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Pieces move until blocked by the edge or another piece — they cannot jump. How to win: * Move the Neutron onto your own baseline. * Trap your opponent so they have no legal Neutron move. QUICK OR CLASSIC * Quick mode: Fast, aggressive openings with immediate tension. * Classic mode: Traditional rules where the first player skips the opening Neutron move for a more balanced start. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS * Easy: Learn the fundamentals. * Medium: Strong tactical play. * Hard: Advanced Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) AI that adapts to every position. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER — BETA Play real-time matches worldwide through Game Center. Our Elo rating system (starting at 1200) ensures you always face a fair challenge. * Climb the Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. * Social: Add friends after matches, send instant rematches, and react with quick chat. * No Waiting: If no live opponent is available, Skynet — our built-in AI — keeps the match moving. TOURNAMENT MODE Five rounds. One run. No breaks. Easy → Medium → Medium → Hard → Hard Win all five to complete the challenge and track your progress on Game Center. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track win rates, streaks, fastest victories, and total play time. Unlock badges and Game Center achievements tied to real milestones. DESIGNED FOR iOS * Flat, minimal design with Dark and Light mode. * Smooth animations and haptic feedback on every move. * Atmospheric audio and satisfying "game feel." CoreShift is free to play. Tournament rounds 3–5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).
Kaazap
This is a fast-paced, single-player card strategy game where players aim to draw cards to reach a total of 20 without exceeding it. Utilize a custom 10-card side deck to alter game mechanics and outmaneuver opponents in various game modes.
- Draw to 20 without going over
- Custom 10-card side decks
- Tactical push-your-luck duels
- Quick Skirmish matches
- Campaign progression
- Roguelite mode
- Optional companion reactions
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Kaazap is a fast single-player strategy card game about timing, risk, and outplaying the table. Draw toward 20 without going over. Use your custom 10-card side deck to change the odds at just the right moment, add, subtract, flip, double, break ties, or save a set before it slips away. Every match is a tactical push-your-luck duel. Do you stand on a safe total, press for a better hand, or spend a powerful side card now and risk needing it later? Play quick Skirmish matches, climb through a Campaign roster of rival opponents, or enter Rogue Droid roguelike mode, where changing tables, upgrades, rewards, and boss rules test how well your deck can survive. Build Your Side Deck Earn cards, tune your loadout, and bring exactly 10 side cards into each match. Your deck is your strategy: steady and defensive, aggressive and swingy, or built around late-set saves. Three Ways to Play Skirmish Jump into quick matches against selectable rivals and difficulty levels. Campaign Progress through a roster of opponents, unlock signature cards, and sharpen your strategy one table at a time. Rogue Droid Mode Start a roguelite-style run where each table changes the stakes, rewards, and risks. Adapt your deck, survive boss rules, and chase the perfect clear. Features Fast solo card strategy built around drawing to 20 Custom 10-card side decks Plus, minus, flexible, flip, double, and tiebreaker cards Quick Skirmish matches Campaign progression with unlockable signature cards Roguelite mode with upgrades, encounters, and boss rules Optional companion reactions for supported local Bluetooth hardware Kaazap is designed for quick sessions, smart decisions, and satisfying card-table tension, whether you want a single match or a full run.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CoreShift at 5.0 against Kaazap's 4.3. CoreShift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Kaazap's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kaazap sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CoreShift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kaazap has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CoreShift ships an update every 3 weeks, Kaazap every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | CoreShift | Kaazap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 669 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jozsef Farkas | JAMES MCSHINSKY |
In-app purchases
CoreShift
- CoreShift Pro$3.99
Kaazap
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99









