# Geometry Dash vs Dancing Line

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.

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.

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.

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Dancing Line every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash | Dancing Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (278K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash/id625334537/reviews) | **[4.6 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-line-music-game/id1177953618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278K** | 96K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #31 |
| Size | 178 MB | 430 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RobTop Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027834) | [Forward Vision Corporation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/949821679) |

## 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, #4 Top Paid · Games, #6 Top Paid, #10 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


### Dancing Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-line-music-game/id1177953618)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Music, #47 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DancingLine Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Medium Cube Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Zeus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level - The Faded Alan Walker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Pop-up Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Popup Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 11, 2026 and Dancing Line on November 11, 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 #31. 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.*