# Geometry Dash vs Space Waves

The clearest difference is price: Space Waves at Free against Geometry Dash's $3.99. Space Waves also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Geometry Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Space Waves is free to download; Geometry Dash costs $3.99 up front. Space Waves sells 3 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 4.7 for Space Waves. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 268K and 58K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Geometry Dash's written reviews are positive against 61% of Space Waves's.

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, Space Waves fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash | Space Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (268K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash/id625334537/reviews) | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268K** | 58K |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #57 |
| Size | 182 MB | 204 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) | [CrazyGames.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145410933) |

## 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, #11 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


### Space Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Dash through a geometric space environment, testing your reflexes and timing across over 80 challenging levels. This rhythm-based arcade game requires precision to navigate obstacles and master flowing momentum. Enjoy addictive gameplay with instant restarts and smooth controls.

**Highlights:** 80+ handcrafted geometric levels, Rhythm-based movement, Precision reflex challenges, Instant restarts, Smooth, responsive controls, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: Offline Play and No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Play | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Amazing game
- 🎶 Nice and chilling soundtrack
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- ⭐️ Awesome game
- 👍 Easy and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many bots and ads
- 🤖 Crazy amount of ads and bots
- 🤖 Ads after every level
- 🤖 Ads are a consistent issue
- 🤖 Have to watch ads to continue

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Levels are impossible
- Levels are too hard

**Requested features**

- More music options
- Level editor
- Harder levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geometry Dash free?

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

### Is Space Waves free?

Space Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash or Space Waves?

Space Waves is rated higher. Geometry Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268K ratings, while Space Waves averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.

### Do Geometry Dash or Space Waves have ads?

Space Waves shows ads; Geometry Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash or Space Waves?

Geometry Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Space Waves fortnightly. Most recently, Geometry Dash was updated on October 2, 2026 and Space Waves on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Geometry Dash or Space Waves?

Geometry Dash currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Space Waves at #57. 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.*