Item: Beat Hazard Ultra
Rating: 90
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

90/100

Beat Hazard Ultra is a psychedelic masterpiece that turns your music library into a bullet-hell shooter. It’s an incredible concept: the game analyzes the rhythm and intensity of your songs to determine the fire rate, enemy patterns, and visual chaos on the screen. A slow acoustic track results in a chill, manageable flight, while a heavy metal or EDM track turns the screen into a pulsating, neon nightmare of lasers and explosions.

It’s a perfect fusion of music and gameplay. The 'Ultra' version adds even more enemies, bosses, and perks to unlock. It’s a sensory overload in the best possible way. Whether you're playing for a high score or just to see your favorite album visualized as a cosmic battle, Beat Hazard Ultra is a must-have for music lovers and shooter fans alike.

Dinsun reviewed on: Mon Feb 02 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

475336263

Free4+★3.7 104 reviews

Author : Cold Beam Games Ltd

Pubish Date : Sun Jan 08 2012

Last Update Date : Fri Oct 06 2017

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.12Fri Oct 06 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
iOS 11 support
Added preview video.
Gameplay Powered by YOUR Music!
Join thousands of people rocking out to their favorite music. Experience YOUR music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter.
Blast away to your favorite tracks. Watch your firepower pulse to the energy of the music.
- 100% - 'Must own for action gamers' - AppSpy
- 100% - 'Must Have' - Slide To Play
- 90% - 'Feel the beat!' - 148 Apps
- 90% - 'It'll blow up your screen' - Touch Arcade
- Levels created from YOUR iTunes collection
- Play to internet radio stations
- Simple 1 stick mode for beginners
- Twin stick mode for the pros
- Rank up and unlock 23 perks
Note: The game will use music on your device. Unfortunately it doesn't work with streamed music such as Apple Music or Spotify.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Intense arcade action Power by YOUR Music!
Gameplay Powered by YOUR Music!
Join thousands of people rocking out to their favorite music. Experience YOUR music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter.
Blast away to your favorite tracks. Watch your firepower pulse to the energy of the music.
- 100% - 'Must own for action gamers' - AppSpy
- 100% - 'Must Have' - Slide To Play
- 90% - 'Feel the beat!' - 148 Apps
- 90% - 'It'll blow up your screen' - Touch Arcade
- Levels created from YOUR iTunes collection
- Play to internet radio stations
- Simple 1 stick mode for beginners
- Twin stick mode for the pros
- Rank up and unlock 23 perks
Note: The game will use music on your device. Unfortunately it doesn't work with streamed music such as Apple Music or Spotify.

Ratings & Reviews

3.7 out of 5 with 104 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Beat Hazard Ultra is a high-octane arcade shooter powered by YOUR music. Every song has its own unique ebb and flow, and this game translates that into an intense bullet-hell experience. The power of your weapons, the speed of your ship, and the ferocity of the enemy bosses all change based on the track you choose. Featuring multiple game modes and online leaderboards, it's the ultimate way to play your music.

Features

Levels generated by your personal music library

Stunning, music-reactive visual effects

Dozens of ships and perks to unlock

Epic boss battles that scale with the music

Online leaderboards for every song in the world

Tips

Song Selection

For the highest scores, choose songs with a fast tempo and complex layers. The more 'noise' in the track, the more enemies the game will spawn and the more powerful your weapons will become during the chorus!

Promotion Videos

Beat Hazard Ultra - iPad 2 - HD Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

'Beat Hazard Ultra' lands on iOS

Beat Hazard Ultra has been released for iOS devices. Cold Beam Games' music-based shooter is now available to download as a universal app for iPhone, iPod...

Digital Spy - Thu Mar 29 2012

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Pocket Gamer - Fri Nov 29 2024

App Army Assemble: Beat Hazard 2 - Is this music-based shmup a smash hit?

The original Beat Hazard launched back in 2012 and we quite liked it. Now, eight years later developer Cold Beam Games has released a sequel...

Pocket Gamer - Wed Jul 29 2020

Gameplays

Perk Customization

Use the money you earn in-game to purchase perks like 'Micro-Missiles' or 'Shield Boost.' These are essential for surviving the intense boss battles that occur during the peaks of your favorite tracks.