Core Defense
Core Defense generates an estimated $200–$2k/month in revenue from 200–1k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $200–$2k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 200–1k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.70 ★ (459 ratings) |
| Category | Games |
| Released | 20.04.2021 |
| App last updated | 13.01.2022 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
Core Defense takes the best out of the tower defense genre and infuses it with roguelike mechanics and adds a dash of deckbuilding to create a simple, yet enticing gameplay experience which will have you craving for just one more wave, one more reward and just one ... more ... run! - Easy to learn – needs no tutorial - Hard to master due to high difficulty - Play in short sessions, pause any time…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · overallWhy it's surfacing
Scout 9Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
94% positive · 455 ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 0 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $1In-app purchases
5 tiersUpdate history
1 update tracked- v2.3.24.6y ago
- Fixed caching for purchases for offline play - The restart button is now disabled for daily challenge games - Restarting a game will now keep the selected supercharge - The score bonus for unused mastery points is now tied to the amount of waves played so creating and immediately abandoning games can no longer be exploited to gain infinite XP - You can no longer abandon an already abandoned game for infinite XP
Core Defense — FAQ
How much money does Core Defense make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Core Defense generates approximately $200–$2k per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Core Defense get?
Core Defense sees an estimated 200–1k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Core Defense free?
Core Defense is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Core Defense's rating?
Core Defense holds a 4.70-star average from 459 ratings on the App Store.
When was Core Defense released?
Core Defense launched on the App Store on 20.04.2021. Its latest version shipped 13.01.2022.
