Comparison

Geometry Dash vs Geometry Dash Meltdown

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

Head to head
About

Geometry Dash

Experience a rhythm-based action platformer with a near-impossible challenge. Jump, fly, and flip through dangerous obstacles with simple one-touch gameplay across numerous levels. Create and share your own levels, unlock customizations, and test your skills.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based action platforming
  • Numerous unique levels and soundtracks
  • Level editor to build and share custom levels
  • Unlockable icons and colors for character customization
  • Practice mode to sharpen skills
  • Rocket flying and gravity flipping mechanics
Features
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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 with lots of levels that will keep you entertained for hours! Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Lots of levels with unique soundtracks! • Build and share your own levels using the level editor! • Unlock new icons and colors to customize your character! • Fly rockets, flip gravity and much more! • Use practice mode to sharpen your skills! • Game Center achievements with rewards! • Challenge yourself with the near impossible! Contact: info@robtopgames.com

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 \ (•◡•) /

Screenshots

Geometry Dash4 screens
Geometry Dash Meltdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Geometry Dash Meltdown at Free against Geometry Dash's $3.99. Geometry Dash Meltdown also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 83%). Geometry Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Geometry Dash Meltdown is free to download; Geometry Dash costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Geometry Dash against 4.7 for Geometry Dash Meltdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268K and 230K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 94% of Geometry Dash Meltdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Geometry Dash Meltdown every 17 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Geometry Dash versus Geometry Dash Meltdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry DashGeometry Dash Meltdown
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (268K ratings)4.7 (230K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews94.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings268K — better230K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#1 — better#18
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABRobTop Games AB

Customer experience

Geometry Dash

All ratings268,087 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews9,284 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.6%

Geometry Dash Meltdown

All ratings229,731 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews6,434 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.2%

User reviews

Geometry Dash

From 268K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless playtime
  • 🎨 Great customization options
  • 🎵 Excellent music and syncing
  • 👍 Challenging yet addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative game mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent updates
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and playing user-created levels
  • 🔑 Account creation issues
  • 🎮 Controls can be finicky on mobile

Geometry Dash Meltdown

From 230K 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

Bugs and requests

Geometry Dash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Broken leaderboards
  • Disappearing custom levels
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent checkpoint behavior
  • Glitches in certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More main levels
  • Improved level editor tools
  • Easier way to earn in-game currency
  • Faster update cycle

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

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash Meltdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geometry Dash free?
Geometry Dash costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geometry Dash Meltdown free?
Geometry Dash Meltdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash Meltdown?
Geometry Dash Meltdown is rated higher. Geometry Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268K ratings, while Geometry Dash Meltdown averages 4.7 from 230K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash Meltdown have ads?
Geometry Dash Meltdown shows ads; Geometry Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash Meltdown?
Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Geometry Dash Meltdown every 17 months. Most recently, Geometry Dash was updated on September 25, 2026 and Geometry Dash Meltdown on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash Meltdown?
Geometry Dash currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Geometry Dash Meltdown at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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