Geometry Dash vs Boom Arena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Boom Arena
Engage in real-time PvP battles by building a strategic deck of cards. This game emphasizes skill-based combat with fair matchmaking, ensuring no pay-to-win advantages. Enjoy a vast collection of cards, all at the same level, for a truly competitive experience.
- Real-time PvP battles
- Build and deploy battle decks
- Free collection of 80+ cards
- Skill-based matchmaking
- No pay-to-win mechanics
- All cards at the same level
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- Real-Time PvP Battle. - Build your battle deck and destroy enemies. - Free 80+ cards. All cards are the same level. - No pay to win. Battle is based on skill, not card level. - Fair matchmaking. Matchmaking is based on medal, not card level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Boom Arena at Free against Geometry Dash's $3.99. Boom Arena also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Geometry Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Boom Arena is free to download; Geometry Dash costs $3.99 up front. Boom Arena sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Geometry Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash has 276K ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 75% of Boom Arena's.
Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Boom Arena weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Geometry Dash | Boom Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (276K ratings) — better | 4.4 (6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better | 75.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 276K — better | 6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | RobTop Games AB | Minh Tam Kieu Thi |
Customer experience
Geometry Dash
Boom Arena
User reviews
Geometry Dash
From 276K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Boom Arena
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Balanced gameplay
- 👍 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 👍 Diverse character designs
- 🚀 Faster matchmaking
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Teleportation glitch
- 🐛 Mana bar glitches
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Need for more polish
- 🔧 Lack of social features
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
Boom Arena
Reported bugs
3 issues- Teleportation glitch allowing troops on King Tower
- Mana bar freezing at certain values
- Occasional crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Add 2v2 mode
- Implement clan system
- Add more arenas and maps
- Introduce cosmetic customization
- Implement leaderboards and ranking system
In-app purchases
Geometry Dash
No in-app purchases
Boom Arena
- Some Gems$4.99
- Bag of Gems$19.99
- Chest of Gems$49.99
Questions
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