# Geometry Dash vs Wave Dash

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash | Wave Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (268K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash/id625334537/reviews) | [4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268K** | 9.9K |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #35 |
| Size | 182 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RobTop Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027834) | [Ashima Prabhakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469698741) |

## 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, #6 Top Paid · Games, #9 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


### Wave Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soccer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creator Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #35. 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.*