# Geometry Dash vs Thorn And Balloons

Geometry Dash and Thorn And Balloons both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thorn And Balloons's. Geometry Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). Thorn And Balloons's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Thorn And Balloons 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 4.7 for Thorn And Balloons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash has 278K ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thorn And Balloons's.

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Thorn And Balloons every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash | Thorn And Balloons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (278K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash/id625334537/reviews) | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorn-and-balloons/id1611756991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278K** | 52K |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 215 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) | [Fun Space Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591562338) |

## 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, #3 Top Paid · Games, #5 Top Paid, #7 Top Grossing · Music, #192 Top Grossing · Casual (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


### Thorn And Balloons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorn-and-balloons/id1611756991)

Launch a thorn ball to bounce off walls and pop all the balloons. Master strength and angle to overcome physics-based challenges and win levels. This casual game offers a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience with abstract graphics.

**Highlights:** Launch thorn ball with adjustable strength and angle, Bouncing physics simulation, Pop balloons by contact, Multiple challenging levels, Abstract graphics, Brain-training gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying balloon popping
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent hint/memory system

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Progress reset or levels skipped unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode without ads
- More level variety and progression
- Ability to create custom levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geometry Dash free?

Geometry Dash costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thorn And Balloons free?

Thorn And Balloons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash or Thorn And Balloons?

Thorn And Balloons is rated higher. Geometry Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 278K ratings, while Thorn And Balloons averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Geometry Dash or Thorn And Balloons have ads?

Thorn And Balloons shows ads; Geometry Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash or Thorn And Balloons?

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Thorn And Balloons every 9 days. Most recently, Geometry Dash was updated on November 8, 2026 and Thorn And Balloons on November 8, 2026.

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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.*