# Geometry Dash Lite vs Crossy Road

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Lite at none against Crossy Road's 10. Geometry Dash Lite also leads on chart position (#3 vs #10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Crossy Road's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (87% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Crossy Road holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 257K and 736K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Geometry Dash Lite's written reviews are positive against 87% of Crossy Road's.

Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, Crossy Road monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometry Dash Lite | Crossy Road |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (257K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash-lite/id698255242/reviews) | **[4.7 (736K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-road/id924373886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 257K | **736K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #10 |
| Size | 256 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RobTop Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027834) | [HIPSTER WHALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/924373885) |

## What reviewers say

### Geometry Dash Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-dash-lite/id698255242)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Music, #56 Top Free · Casual, #120 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Character jumping automatically after ads
- Music not playing or getting interrupted

**Requested features**

- 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


### Crossy Road

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-road/id924373886)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Family, #114 Top Grossing · Family, #132 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Navigate endless obstacles like roads, train tracks, and rivers in this 8-bit arcade hopper. Collect over 300 unique characters and discover 28 distinct worlds. Enjoy simple, innovative gameplay with daily challenges and same-device multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Cross roads, train tracks, and rivers endlessly, Collect over 300 silly characters, Discover 28 unique worlds, Avoid hilarious deaths, Compete on leaderboards, Same device multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PAC-MAN | Free | one-time |
| Shooty Cat | Free | one-time |
| Festive Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seoul Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| PAC-CHICKEN | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Prince  of All Cosmos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming graphics and characters
- 🚀 Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 🆓 Free to play with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 💰 Frustrating duplicate character drops
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics for certain environments
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pecking Order scores not saving properly
- Difficulty distinguishing obstacles in certain environments
- Inconsistent behavior when getting duplicate characters

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset high scores
- Option to disable sound effects
- More varied game modes and challenges
- Improved character selection and customization
- Multiplayer or competitive game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geometry Dash Lite free?

Geometry Dash Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crossy Road free?

Crossy Road is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geometry Dash Lite or Crossy Road?

Crossy Road is rated higher. Geometry Dash Lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 257K ratings, while Crossy Road averages 4.7 from 736K ratings.

### Do Geometry Dash Lite or Crossy Road have ads?

Both Geometry Dash Lite and Crossy Road show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geometry Dash Lite or Crossy Road?

Geometry Dash Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Crossy Road monthly. Most recently, Geometry Dash Lite was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crossy Road on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Geometry Dash Lite or Crossy Road?

Geometry Dash Lite currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Crossy Road at #10. 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.*