Comparison

Geometry Dash Lite vs Solar Smash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Geometry Dash Lite

Experience a rhythm-based action platformer where you must jump and fly through dangerous levels filled with obstacles. Master simple one-touch gameplay to overcome challenges and unlock customization options for your character. Practice your skills to conquer increasingly difficult stages.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based action platforming
  • Unlockable icons and colors
  • Rocket flying and gravity flipping
  • Practice mode for skill improvement
  • Near impossible challenges
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 that will keep you entertained for hours! Check out the full version for new levels, soundtracks, achievements, online level editor and much much more! Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Unlock new icons and colors to customize your character! • Fly rockets, flip gravity and much more! • Use practice mode to sharpen your skills! • Challenge yourself with the near impossible! Contact: support@robtopgames.com

About

Solar Smash

Unleash your destructive power on planets with a vast arsenal of weapons. From nuclear missiles and lasers to monstrous creatures and asteroids, obliterate celestial bodies in this engaging simulator.

Highlights
  • Planet destruction simulator
  • Variety of weapons
  • Nuclear missiles
  • Lasers
  • Monsters
  • Spaceships
  • Asteroids
Features
Currently charting
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Harness the power of space and embark on an epic journey of creative destruction with Solar Smash, the ultimate physics-based sandbox simulation game! Simulate the Universe: Control the forces of nature and become a cosmic architect as you explore the boundless expanse of space. Craft and customize your own planetary systems, from the tiniest asteroids to massive gas giants. Two Thrilling Game Modes: Planet Smash: Annihilate planets and moons with over 50 different weapons! Choose from lasers, meteors, nukes, antimatter missiles, UFOs, battleships, space fighters, railguns, black holes, space shibas, orbital ion cannons, supernovas, laser swords, giant monsters, celestial beings, and even defensive weapons like shields and defensive satellites. Destroy everything in your path in both familiar solar systems and exotic star systems with artificial megastructures like ring worlds and giant moons with planetary force fields. Solar System Smash: Dive deep into physics simulations and unleash your creativity in a mode that allows you to play with one of three star systems, including our very own Solar system. Or create your own star systems, complete with planets and set their orbits. Experiment with planetary collisions, create black holes to disrupt orbits, and engage in endless cosmic simulations. Realistic Physics: Experience the breathtaking beauty of scientifically accurate gravitational interactions and celestial mechanics. Witness the awe-inspiring consequences of your every action as you set celestial bodies on collision courses, triggering cataclysmic events that defy imagination. Unleash Your Creativity: It's your universe to shape and reshape! Build, experiment, and destroy to your heart's content. The power to craft worlds or obliterate them is in your hands. What will you create, and what will you obliterate in your quest for cosmic dominance? Destruction Like Never Before: Tear apart planets, cause supernovas, and create black holes that consume everything in their path. Embrace the chaos and experience the visceral satisfaction of witnessing your cosmic masterpieces crumble to dust. Intuitive Controls: Dive into the cosmos with easy-to-use controls designed for both beginners and experienced players. Explore the infinite reaches of the universe and let your imagination run wild. Solar Smash is the ultimate sandbox for those who crave both the creative and the destructive. Are you ready to make your mark on the cosmos? Download Solar Smash now! Indonesia (IGRS) Age Rating: 13+ This game contains flashing lights that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised. Space images credits: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Space Telescope Science Institute

Screenshots

Geometry Dash Lite4 screens
Solar Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solar Smash at 4.8 against Geometry Dash Lite's 4.3. Solar Smash also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Geometry Dash Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#3 vs #135). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Solar Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Dash Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solar Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 257K and 392K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Geometry Dash Lite's written reviews are positive against 85% of Solar Smash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, Solar Smash every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Geometry Dash Lite versus Solar Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry Dash LiteSolar Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (257K ratings)4.8 (392K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings257K392K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better#135
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB439 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABPARADYME LIMITED

Customer experience

Geometry Dash Lite

All ratings257,267 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews9,035 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative21.8%

Solar Smash

All ratings391,671 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews3,662 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

Geometry Dash Lite

From 257K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Customizable character and levels
  • 🎵 Excellent music and soundtrack
  • 👍 Challenging but rewarding experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of new levels in the Lite version
  • 📢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🕹️ Inconsistent jump registration

Solar Smash

From 392K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and satisfying
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 👍 Variety of planets and weapons

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 💡 Lack of new content and updates
  • 💡 Limited planet and weapon options
  • 💡 Unrealistic physics and planet behavior

Bugs and requests

Geometry Dash Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing or closing unexpectedly
  • Character jumping automatically after ads
  • Music not playing or getting interrupted

Requested features

4 requests
  • More easy and moderate difficulty levels
  • Ability to save character customization
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Improved practice mode with better checkpoint system

Solar Smash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working properly
  • Regeneration missiles getting stuck on loading screen
  • Zooming issues in System Smash mode
  • Glitches with certain weapons and planet interactions

Requested features

6 requests
  • More planets (including Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, etc.)
  • Ability to customize planets and solar systems
  • Natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.)
  • Controllable spaceships and alien creatures
  • Improved physics and realism
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  • Ability to view planet from surface perspective

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash Lite

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Solar Smash

One-time10
  • Planet Killer$1.99
  • Von Neumann Probe$1.99
  • Living Planet$2.99
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  • Healing Pack$2.99
  • Unlock Levels and Achievements$2.99
  • AdFree$3.99
  • Alpha Centauri Pack$4.99
  • Monster Weapon Pack$4.99
  • All Planets Pack$7.99
  • All Weapons Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Geometry Dash Lite free?
Geometry Dash Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solar Smash free?
Solar Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash Lite or Solar Smash?
Solar Smash is rated higher. Geometry Dash Lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 257K ratings, while Solar Smash averages 4.8 from 392K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash Lite or Solar Smash have ads?
Both Geometry Dash Lite and Solar Smash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash Lite or Solar Smash?
Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Solar Smash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Geometry Dash Lite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Solar Smash on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geometry Dash Lite or Solar Smash?
Geometry Dash Lite currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Solar Smash at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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