Comparison

Geometry Dash World vs Wave Dash

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

Head to head
About

Geometry Dash World

Embark on a rhythm-based action platforming adventure with new levels, music, and challenges. Jump, fly, and flip through obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and customize your character. Play daily quests and community-created levels.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based action platforming
  • Unique levels with custom music
  • Daily quests and rewards
  • Online community levels
  • Character customization
  • Practice mode
Features
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Geometry Dash is back with a brand new adventure! New levels, new music, new monsters, new everything! Flex your clicky finger as you jump, fly and flip your way through dark caves and spiky obstacles. Discover the lands, play online levels and find the secrets hidden within the World of Geometry Dash! • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Ten unique levels with music from Dex Arson, Waterflame and F-777! • Play daily quests and earn rewards! • Play online levels created by the Geometry Dash community! • Unlock unique 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! Approved by RubRub \ (•◡•) / Visit GeometryDash.com for more info!

About

Wave Dash

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
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Ride the wave in Wave Dash, a rhythm platformer where each tap steers your arrow through tight corridors. Read patterns in waves, time jumps to music, and beat brutal stages. Build routes with the level editor, share creations, unlock icons, chase ranks, and perfect speed runs. Simple controls, fast restarts—pure focus and flow. Inspired by classic geometry platformers, tuned for dash mastery.

Screenshots

Geometry Dash World4 screens
Wave Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash World at none against Wave Dash's 9. Geometry Dash World also leads on ratings volume (71K vs 12K). Wave Dash's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Wave Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Dash World asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash World has 71K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Geometry Dash World's written reviews are positive against 84% of Wave Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash World ships an update every 12 months, Wave Dash fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Geometry Dash World versus Wave Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry Dash WorldWave Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (71K ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
Best chart rank#11 — better#30
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABAshima Prabhakar

Customer experience

Geometry Dash World

All ratings70,766 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews2,331 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.1%

Wave Dash

All ratings10,614 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Geometry Dash World

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not saving progress properly
  • Chest opening functionality not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • Music desynchronization when pausing/resuming

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging and longer levels
  • Ability to create and share custom levels
  • Improved syncing between different Geometry Dash versions
  • Removal or reduction of intrusive ads

Wave Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash World

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Wave Dash

One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
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  • Pro Pack$2.99
  • Soccer Pack$3.99
  • Elite Pack$3.99
  • Creator Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Pack$4.99
  • Mega Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Geometry Dash World free?
Geometry Dash World 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 World or Wave Dash?
Wave Dash is rated higher. Geometry Dash World averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Wave Dash averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash World or Wave Dash have ads?
Both Geometry Dash World and Wave Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash World or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash World ships an update every 12 months, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Geometry Dash World was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wave Dash on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash World or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash World currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Wave Dash at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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