Comparison

Geometry Dash vs Wave Dash

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! Contact: info@robtopgames.com

About

Wave Dash

A rhythm-based platformer where players tap to steer an arrow through challenging levels synchronized with music. It features a level editor for creating and sharing custom stages, along with options for unlocking icons and competing for high scores.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Level editor
  • Share custom levels
  • Unlockable icons
  • Speed run challenges
  • Fast restarts
Currently charting
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Ride the wave in Wave Dash, a rhythm platformer where each tap steers your arrow through tight corridors. Read patterns in waves, time jumps to music, and beat brutal stages. Build routes with the level editor, share creations, unlock icons, chase ranks, and perfect speed runs. Simple controls, fast restarts—pure focus and flow. Inspired by classic geometry platformers, tuned for dash mastery.

Screenshots

Geometry Dash4 screens
Wave Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wave Dash at Free against Geometry Dash's $3.99. Wave Dash also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Geometry Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wave Dash is free to download; Geometry Dash costs $3.99 up front. Wave Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Wave Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash has 268K ratings behind it against 9.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 85% of Wave Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Wave Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Geometry Dash versus Wave Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry DashWave Dash
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (268K ratings)4.6 (9.9K ratings)
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings268K — better9.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#1 — better#40
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABAshima Prabhakar

Customer experience

Geometry Dash

All ratings268,087 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews9,284 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.6%

Wave Dash

All ratings9,932 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.9%

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

Wave Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Wave Dash

One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
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  • Pro Pack$2.99
  • Soccer Pack$3.99
  • Elite Pack$3.99
  • Creator Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Pack$4.99
  • Mega Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Geometry Dash free?
Geometry Dash costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Dash free?
Wave Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash and Wave Dash are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 268K and 9.9K ratings respectively.
Do Geometry Dash or Wave Dash have ads?
Wave Dash shows ads; Geometry Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Geometry Dash was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wave Dash on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash or Wave Dash?
Geometry Dash currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Wave Dash at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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