# Geometry Dash Meltdown vs Wave Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Meltdown at none against Wave Dash's 9. Geometry Dash Meltdown also leads on ratings volume (230K vs 9.9K) and review sentiment (94% vs 85%). Wave Dash's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Dash Meltdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Geometry Dash Meltdown against 4.6 for Wave Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash Meltdown has 230K ratings behind it against 9.9K, 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 85% of Wave Dash's.

Geometry Dash Meltdown ships an update every 17 months, Wave Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash Meltdown | Wave Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (230K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash-meltdown/id1045901853/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **230K** | 9.9K |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 84.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #40 |
| Size | 214 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RobTop Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027834) | [Ashima Prabhakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469698741) |

## What reviewers say

### Geometry Dash Meltdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash-meltdown/id1045901853)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional performance issues and crashes
- Input detection problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

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


### Wave Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

A rhythm-based platformer where players tap to steer an arrow through challenging levels synchronized with music. It features a level editor for creating and sharing custom stages, along with options for unlocking icons and competing for high scores.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based gameplay, Level editor, Share custom levels, Unlockable icons, Speed run challenges, Fast restarts

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soccer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creator Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geometry Dash Meltdown free?

Geometry Dash Meltdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wave Dash free?

Wave Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash Meltdown or Wave Dash?

Geometry Dash Meltdown is rated higher. Geometry Dash Meltdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 230K ratings, while Wave Dash averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Geometry Dash Meltdown or Wave Dash have ads?

Both Geometry Dash Meltdown and Wave Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash Meltdown or Wave Dash?

Geometry Dash Meltdown ships an update every 17 months, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Geometry Dash Meltdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wave Dash on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Geometry Dash Meltdown or Wave Dash?

Geometry Dash Meltdown currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Wave Dash at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*