# Geometry Dash vs Geometry Dash World

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.

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.

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.

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Geometry Dash World every 12 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash | Geometry Dash World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (268K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash/id625334537/reviews)** | [4.5 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash-world/id1112307917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268K** | 70K |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #16 |
| Size | 182 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RobTop Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027834) | [RobTop Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027834) |

## What reviewers say

### Geometry Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash/id625334537)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Casual, #1 Top Paid · Music, #5 Top Paid · Games, #8 Top Paid, #9 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Geometry Dash World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash-world/id1112307917)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*