Comparison

Geometry Dash Lite vs Don't Touch The Spikes

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

Don't Touch The Spikes

Guide a small bird through a challenging obstacle course. Avoid touching spikes to achieve the highest possible score. Test your reflexes and see how far you can fly.

Highlights
  • Fly a little bird
  • Avoid spikes
  • Score-based gameplay
  • Endless runner
  • High score challenge
Features
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Make the little bird fly! Don't touch the spikes! How far can you make it?

Screenshots

Geometry Dash Lite4 screens
Don't Touch The Spikes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Lite at none against Don't Touch The Spikes's 5. Geometry Dash Lite also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 42%) and ratings volume (257K vs 9.2K). 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. Don't Touch The Spikes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Geometry Dash Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Geometry Dash Lite against 4.3 for Don't Touch The Spikes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometry Dash Lite has 257K ratings behind it against 9.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Geometry Dash Lite's written reviews are positive against 42% of Don't Touch The Spikes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Geometry Dash Lite versus Don't Touch The Spikes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometry Dash LiteDon't Touch The Spikes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (257K ratings)4.3 (9.2K ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better41.9% of reviews
Number of ratings257K — better9.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB216 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperRobTop Games ABKetchapp

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%

Don't Touch The Spikes

All ratings9,248 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative43.9%

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

Don't Touch The Spikes

From 9.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of game modes
  • 💎 Rewarding progression system
  • 🎨 Charming visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive ads
  • 🔒 Loss of progress/unlocks
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls

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

Don't Touch The Spikes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not properly scaling to newer devices
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Duels and challenges not functioning correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Bring back unlockable birds
  • Improve ad placement
  • Add sound/music settings

In-app purchases

None

Geometry Dash Lite

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Don't Touch The Spikes

One-time5
  • 400 Candies$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 1000 Candies$1.99
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  • 3000 Candies$4.99
  • 5000 Candies$6.99

Questions

Is Geometry Dash Lite free?
Geometry Dash Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Don't Touch The Spikes free?
Don't Touch The Spikes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash Lite or Don't Touch The Spikes?
Geometry Dash Lite and Don't Touch The Spikes are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 257K and 9.2K ratings respectively.
Do Geometry Dash Lite or Don't Touch The Spikes have ads?
Both Geometry Dash Lite and Don't Touch The Spikes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash Lite or Don't Touch The Spikes?
Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Don't Touch The Spikes every 2 months. Most recently, Geometry Dash Lite was updated on September 25, 2026 and Don't Touch The Spikes on September 25, 2026.

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