Comparison

Geometry Dash vs Geometry Dash World

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 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
Currently charting
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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 \ (•◡•) /

Screenshots

Geometry Dash4 screens
Geometry Dash World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Geometry Dash World at Free against Geometry Dash's $3.99. Geometry Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On rating, review sentiment, 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 World 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 4.5 for Geometry Dash World. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268K and 70K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 80% of Geometry Dash World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Geometry Dash World every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Geometry Dash versus Geometry Dash World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry DashGeometry Dash World
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (268K ratings) — better4.5 (70K ratings)
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better80.3% of reviews
Number of ratings268K — better70K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#1 — better#16
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB242 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 World

All ratings69,878 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews2,230 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.1%

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 World

From 70K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎵 Great music and sound effects
  • 👍 Variety of levels and challenges
  • 🔓 Free to play with optional in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 🔍 Limited level selection and progression
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Restricted features locked behind full version

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 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

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash World

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geometry Dash free?
Geometry Dash costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geometry Dash World free?
Geometry Dash World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash World?
Geometry Dash is rated higher. Geometry Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268K ratings, while Geometry Dash World averages 4.5 from 70K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash World have ads?
Geometry Dash World shows ads; Geometry Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash World?
Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Geometry Dash World every 12 months. Most recently, Geometry Dash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Geometry Dash World on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash or Geometry Dash World?
Geometry Dash currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Geometry Dash World at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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