Comparison

Geometry Dash SubZero 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 SubZero

Experience a rhythm-based action platformer with challenging gameplay. Navigate through unique levels featuring original music, unlock customization options, and hone your skills in practice mode. Prepare for an intense and rewarding experience.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based action platforming
  • Three unique levels
  • Original music
  • Unlockable icons
  • Practice mode
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Geometry Dash is back with a brand new adventure! Jump in, brace yourself, and get ready for a real challenge! This won't be easy... Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Three unique levels with amazing music from MDK, Bossfight and Boom Kitty! • Unlock unique SubZero icons to customize your character! • Use practice mode to sharpen your skills! • Challenge yourself with the near impossible! Approved by RubRub \ (•◡•) /

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 SubZero4 screens
Wave Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash SubZero at none against Wave Dash's 9. Geometry Dash SubZero also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 9.9K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 SubZero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Geometry Dash SubZero against 4.6 for Wave Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash SubZero has 84K ratings behind it against 9.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Geometry Dash SubZero's written reviews are positive against 85% of Wave Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash SubZero ships an update every 12 months, Wave Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Geometry Dash SubZero versus Wave Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry Dash SubZeroWave Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (84K ratings)4.6 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84K — better9.9K
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
Best chart rank#12 — better#35
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABAshima Prabhakar

Customer experience

Geometry Dash SubZero

All ratings83,816 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews2,619 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative12.2%

Wave Dash

All ratings9,932 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.9%

Bugs and requests

Geometry Dash SubZero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Second coin in Power Trip level not registering as collected
  • App crashing or not loading on some devices
  • Progress and coin collection bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to transfer progress and icons to main Geometry Dash game
  • Easier difficulty options for beginners
  • Improved camera controls and stability

Wave Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash SubZero

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 SubZero free?
Geometry Dash SubZero 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 SubZero or Wave Dash?
Wave Dash is rated higher. Geometry Dash SubZero averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Wave Dash averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash SubZero or Wave Dash have ads?
Both Geometry Dash SubZero and Wave Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash SubZero or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash SubZero ships an update every 12 months, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Geometry Dash SubZero was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wave Dash on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash SubZero or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash SubZero currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Wave Dash at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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