Comparison

Geometry Dash Meltdown vs Beat Stage

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

Head to head
About

Geometry Dash Meltdown

Embark on a rhythm-based platforming challenge with intense action. Navigate dark caverns and overcome spiky obstacles by jumping, flying, and flipping. Unlock unique customizations and master challenging levels with practice mode.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based action platforming
  • Three unique levels
  • Unlockable icons and colors
  • Rocket flying and gravity flipping
  • Practice mode
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Prepare for a new Geometry Dash adventure filled with more spikes and monsters than thought possible! Flex your clicky finger as you jump, fly and flip your way through dark caverns and spiky obstacles. Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Three unique levels with music from F-777! • Unlock unique Meltdown icons and colors to customize your character! • Fly rockets, flip gravity and much more! • Use practice mode to sharpen your skills! • Challenge yourself with the near impossible! Geometry Dash answers the age old question: "What do you get when you mix techno, dubstep, spikes and a rainbow?" Download and find out... Approved by RubRub \ (•◡•) / Visit GeometryDash.com for more info!

About

Beat Stage

Engage in rhythm-based music battles by tapping notes as they fall. Master timing for higher scores and unlock a vast library of songs with varying difficulty levels. Enjoy a continuously updated collection of high-quality music and gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap notes in judgment area
  • Score based on timing accuracy
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Large, updated song library
  • High-quality music and gameplay
Features
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Added many mod songs! Play at will! A brand new free music game is waiting for you to play! Gameplay introduction: 1. When the note falls into the judgment area, click the note to complete the hit judgment! 2. The more accurate the timing of the tap, the higher the score! 3. Keep attacking higher scores! Game features: 1. Play a large number of songs anytime, anywhere. 2. From simple to difficult, there are multiple difficulties for you to choose. 3. High-quality music and gameplay, bring you a new experience. 4. A large number of songs are continuously updated. Download now and start enjoying the music journey! If you have any suggestions or needs, please leave a feedback in app, or contact us through the email below. We look forward to getting your feedback to help us improve the game. Feedback email: beatrun11e@gmail.com Privacy policy: https://www.beatbittech.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.beatbittech.com/term The app follows standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Geometry Dash Meltdown4 screens
Beat Stage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Meltdown at none against Beat Stage's 10. Geometry Dash Meltdown also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 63%) and ratings volume (232K vs 21K). Beat Stage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ads and chart position 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. Beat Stage sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Geometry Dash Meltdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Geometry Dash Meltdown against 4.6 for Beat Stage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash Meltdown has 232K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Geometry Dash Meltdown's written reviews are positive against 63% of Beat Stage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash Meltdown ships an update every 12 months, Beat Stage every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Geometry Dash Meltdown versus Beat Stage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry Dash MeltdownBeat Stage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (232K ratings) — better4.6 (21K ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings232K — better21K
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB297 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABBeatBitTech

Customer experience

Geometry Dash Meltdown

All ratings231,428 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews6,662 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.2%

Beat Stage

All ratings19,712 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,309 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative24.8%

User reviews

Geometry Dash Meltdown

From 232K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Awesome music and visuals
  • 👍 Easy and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 💎 Exclusive icons and customization

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content (only 3 levels)
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔗 Inability to sync progress with main Geometry Dash game

Beat Stage

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Faithful to the original game
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Potential for more Sonic skins
  • 💡 Suggestion for more mod integration
  • 👍 Closest mobile version to the original FNF

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Purchased features not transferring
  • 🐛 Restore purchase not working
  • 🐛 Ads still present despite purchase

Bugs and requests

Geometry Dash Meltdown

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional performance issues and crashes
  • Input detection problems on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to create custom levels
  • Sync progress and unlocks with main Geometry Dash game

Beat Stage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Data reset after update
  • Restore purchase not working
  • Private room not functioning

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add all songs for mods before adding the character
  • Add an evil boss fight with challenging songs
  • Implement Pibby black notes
  • Add more video songs
  • Bring back old characters like Silly Billy
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  • Add Minecraft event

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash Meltdown

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Beat Stage

Subscriptions1
  • VIP PASS3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time9
  • 2 Extra Health$0.99
  • 5 Extra Health$1.99
  • S Gems Pack$2.99
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  • Remove Pop-up Ad$2.99
  • 10 Extra Health$2.99
  • M Gems Pack$4.99
  • L Gems Pack$9.99
  • XL Gems Pack$14.99
  • Gem Box Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Geometry Dash Meltdown free?
Geometry Dash Meltdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beat Stage free?
Beat Stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash Meltdown or Beat Stage?
Geometry Dash Meltdown is rated higher. Geometry Dash Meltdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 232K ratings, while Beat Stage averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash Meltdown or Beat Stage have ads?
Both Geometry Dash Meltdown and Beat Stage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash Meltdown or Beat Stage?
Geometry Dash Meltdown ships an update every 12 months, and Beat Stage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Geometry Dash Meltdown was updated on November 5, 2026 and Beat Stage on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash Meltdown or Beat Stage?
Geometry Dash Meltdown currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Beat Stage at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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