Comparison

Geometry Dash Lite vs Syobon Action HD

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

Syobon Action HD

Embark on an incredibly challenging platformer adventure as a cat to defeat an evil troll chicken. Navigate a world filled with unexpected traps and demanding jumps, requiring precise timing and nerves of steel. Experience the satisfaction of overcoming extreme difficulty in this remake of a classic rage game.

Highlights
  • Challenging action platformer gameplay
  • Infinite challenges and traps
  • Precise jumping and timing
  • Save the world from an evil troll chicken
  • Retro jump 'n' run style
  • Addictive and frustrating difficulty
Features
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This is the most difficult action game in the world. It is full of infinite challenge and traps, made for only the most experienced gamers. If you think you have what it takes give it a try. But please don't break your phone. ^_^ Gameplay Description ----------------------------------- You control a little cat inspired my a popular Japanese emoji. You task is to save the world from the troll chicken who was turned the world's inhabitants evil. There are a lot of traps placed in places you wouldn't expect. You will fail a lot, but finally clearing a level feels so good. The gameplay is in the style of old platformers, but a lot more coordination is required and the jumps need to be perfectly timed. If you played other rage games you should be just fine. Syobon Action (known as "Cat Mario" or "Neko Mario") is a Jump 'n' Run Game parody. The traps are different from what you would expect from a jump and run game. Skill and a bit of imagination are needed and nerves of steel because it can be frustrating at times (which makes the game so addicting). Syobon Action was created by a Japanese developer named ちく (Chiku) over the course of three days in February of 2007. The game was inspired by a flash game titled The Big Adventure of a Dead End Life (人生オワタ\(^o^)/の大冒険 Jinsei Owata no Daibōken?),which was often played by members on the text board 2chan. Cat MeOUCHio is a modern remake of the classic game for mobile devices so that it can be played for many more years by the fans.

Screenshots

Geometry Dash Lite4 screens
Syobon Action HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Geometry Dash Lite at 266K against Syobon Action HD's 8.3K. Geometry Dash Lite also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 54%) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Syobon Action HD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Geometry Dash Lite against 4.4 for Syobon Action HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash Lite has 266K ratings behind it against 8.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Geometry Dash Lite's written reviews are positive against 54% of Syobon Action HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, Syobon Action HD every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Geometry Dash Lite versus Syobon Action HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry Dash LiteSyobon Action HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (266K ratings)4.4 (8.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better54.4% of reviews
Number of ratings266K — better8.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobTop Games ABDan-ionut Chis

Customer experience

Geometry Dash Lite

All ratings265,207 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews9,749 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative21.4%

Syobon Action HD

All ratings8,079 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

Geometry Dash Lite

From 266K 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

Syobon Action HD

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 🤩 Unique and creative levels
  • 💡 Interesting troll elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy controls and hit detection
  • 🤬 Extremely difficult and frustrating
  • 😡 Unfair and seemingly impossible levels

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

Syobon Action HD

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance and loading issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Difficulty settings or options
  • Improved controls and responsiveness

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Syobon Action HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geometry Dash Lite free?
Geometry Dash Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Syobon Action HD free?
Syobon Action HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash Lite or Syobon Action HD?
Syobon Action HD is rated higher. Geometry Dash Lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 266K ratings, while Syobon Action HD averages 4.4 from 8.3K ratings.
Do Geometry Dash Lite or Syobon Action HD have ads?
Both Geometry Dash Lite and Syobon Action HD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash Lite or Syobon Action HD?
Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Syobon Action HD every 3 months. Most recently, Geometry Dash Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Syobon Action HD on October 29, 2026.

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