Subway Surfers vs Geometry Dash Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subway Surfers
Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure. Dash through vibrant environments, dodge obstacles, and outrun pursuers. Utilize power-ups like jetpacks and hoverboards to enhance your escape and achieve high scores.
- Endless running gameplay
- Dodge oncoming trains
- Grind trains
- Colorful HD graphics
- Hoverboard surfing
- Paint powered jetpack
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DASH as fast as you can! DODGE the oncoming trains! Help Jake, Tricky & Fresh escape from the grumpy Guard and his dog. - Grind trains with your cool crew! - Colorful and vivid HD graphics! - Hoverboard Surfing! - Paint powered jetpack! - Lightning fast swipe acrobatics! - Challenge and help your friends! Join the App Store's most daring chase! A Universal App with HD optimized graphics for retina resolution. Originally co-developed by SYBO and Kiloo.
Geometry Dash Lite
Experience a rhythm-based action platformer where you must jump and fly through dangerous levels filled with obstacles. Master simple one-touch gameplay to overcome challenges and unlock customization options for your character. Practice your skills to conquer increasingly difficult stages.
- Rhythm-based action platforming
- Unlockable icons and colors
- Rocket flying and gravity flipping
- Practice mode for skill improvement
- Near impossible challenges
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Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer! "Frustratingly wonderful" - Kotaku "Geometry Dash provides all of the challenge expected from an “impossible” game while also making it more accessible to newcomers." - 148Apps "Geometry Dash is a fast-paced platformer that will leave you screaming in frustration, but you’ll keep coming back for more." - AppAdvice Prepare for a near impossible challenge in the world of Geometry Dash. Push your skills to the limit as you jump, fly and flip your way through dangerous passages and spiky obstacles. Simple one touch game play that will keep you entertained for hours! Check out the full version for new levels, soundtracks, achievements, online level editor and much much more! Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Unlock new 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! Contact: support@robtopgames.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Lite at none against Subway Surfers's 10. Subway Surfers's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads, chart position and device support 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
Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Dash Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.8M ratings behind it against 257K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 70% of Geometry Dash Lite's.
Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Geometry Dash Lite every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Subway Surfers | Geometry Dash Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.8M ratings) — better | 4.3 (257K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews — better | 70.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8M — better | 257K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #6 | #3 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 407 MB | 256 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sybo Games ApS | RobTop Games AB |
Customer experience
Subway Surfers
Geometry Dash Lite
User reviews
Subway Surfers
From 3.8M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 📱 Works well offline
- 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
- 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
- 🎁 Rewarding progression system
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
- 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices
Geometry Dash Lite
From 257K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable character and levels
- 🎵 Excellent music and soundtrack
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding experience
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of new levels in the Lite version
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Inconsistent jump registration
Bugs and requests
Subway Surfers
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes after updates
- Disappearing high scores and progress
- Unresponsive controls during gameplay
- Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save progress across devices
- More customization options for characters
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Multiplayer/competitive features
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option
Geometry Dash Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Character jumping automatically after ads
- Music not playing or getting interrupted
Requested features
4 requests- More easy and moderate difficulty levels
- Ability to save character customization
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved practice mode with better checkpoint system
In-app purchases
Subway Surfers
- 7,500 Coins$0.99
- 12 500 Coins$0.99
- Starter Pack$0.99
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- Coin Pack 1$0.99
- 45,000 Coins$4.99
- Double Coins$4.99
- 65 000 Coins$4.99
- 25 Keys$4.99
- 40 Keys$4.99
- Key Pack 1$4.99
Geometry Dash Lite
No in-app purchases
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