Comparison

Geometry Dash vs Dancing Line

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! For more info visit GeometryDash.com

About

Dancing Line

Guide a growing line through diverse worlds by tapping to turn and avoid obstacles. This music game challenges your reflexes and rhythm as you play along to the beat and melody. Discover unique environments and increasing difficulty with each level.

Highlights
  • Original background music
  • Multiple levels with increasing difficulty
  • Simple one-finger tap controls
  • Music-guided gameplay
  • Obstacle and trap avoidance
  • Diverse environments
Features
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Dancing Line combines fast-paced gameplay with a carefully selected soundtrack to create an experience like no other. Featuring different worlds of increasing difficulty, each one paints a unique picture and evokes different emotions. The key is to not only watch for obstacles and traps, but also play to the music. Listen to the beat and the melody, and after a short while you will find yourself doing better and better. Come on! Test your reflexes and rhythm skills! See the surprises and wonders every level holds for you. Gameplay: Guide an ever-growing Line through a multiple of environments, listening carefully to the music. Tap the screen to make a sharp turn, avoiding obstacles and reacting to the World changing before your eyes. Game features: 1. Original background music 2. Multiple levels of increasing difficulty with their own stories 3. Very simple practice mode with only one finger tap 4. Music is the key to guide you Support: If you need any support, please send email to dancingline@cmcm.com or you can reach out us on Facebook @DancingLineGame. Business Cooperation: Cheetah Mobile is now sincerely inviting all the amazing mobile game developers globally to achieve mutual success! we are looking forward to the great games! Contact us on: cheetahgames@cmcm.com Privacy Policy: http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/site/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/site/tos.html Ad Choice: http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/site/ad-choice.html

Screenshots

Geometry Dash4 screens
Dancing Line4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dancing Line at Free against Geometry Dash's $3.99. Dancing Line also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Geometry Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dancing Line is free to download; Geometry Dash costs $3.99 up front. Dancing Line sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Geometry Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Geometry Dash against 4.6 for Dancing Line. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 278K and 96K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dancing Line's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Dancing Line every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Geometry Dash versus Dancing Line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry DashDancing Line
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (278K ratings)4.6 (96K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better50.4% of reviews
Number of ratings278K — better96K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#1 — better#32
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB430 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABForward Vision Corporation Limited

Customer experience

Geometry Dash

All ratings275,945 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews10,067 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.4%

Dancing Line

All ratings96,244 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2,490 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral11.9%
Negative37.7%

User reviews

Geometry Dash

From 278K 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

Dancing Line

From 96K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Beautiful graphics and music
  • 🎶 Unique and catchy soundtracks
  • 🧠 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • 🕹️ Relaxing and therapeutic experience
  • 🤩 Nostalgic and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
  • 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
  • 🤔 Inconsistent level design quality
  • 🔒 Locked content behind paywalls

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

Dancing Line

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and lagging during gameplay
  • Desynchronization between music and gameplay
  • Inconsistent responsiveness of controls
  • Rewards/progress not tracking properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Level editor or creator
  • More original music tracks
  • Improved checkpoint/restart system
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Ability to disable camera shake

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Dancing Line

Subscriptions1
  • DancingLine Premium$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • Medium Cube Pack$0.99
  • Infinite Cubes$1.99
  • Small Coin Box$2.99
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  • Skin - Zeus$2.99
  • Level - The Faded Alan Walker$3.99
  • Medium Coin Box$4.99
  • Remove Pop-up Ads$5.99
  • Remove Popup Ads$5.99
  • Large Coin Box$9.99

Questions

Is Geometry Dash free?
Geometry Dash costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dancing Line free?
Dancing Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash or Dancing Line?
Dancing Line is rated higher. Geometry Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 278K ratings, while Dancing Line averages 4.6 from 96K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash or Dancing Line have ads?
Dancing Line shows ads; Geometry Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash or Dancing Line?
Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Dancing Line every 2 weeks. Most recently, Geometry Dash was updated on November 10, 2026 and Dancing Line on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash or Dancing Line?
Geometry Dash currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Dancing Line at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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