Comparison

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) vs Geometry Dash Meltdown

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

Head to head
About

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

Embark on an adventure to save the planet from being flattened by evil minions. Guide a rolling ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience physics-based gameplay with epic boss battles and a groovy soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 75 exciting levels
  • Epic boss battles
  • Tricky traps and monsters
  • Exciting physics elements
  • Groovy soundtrack
  • Cloud support
  • Controller support
Features
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Red Alert! Evil minions want to squeeze the planet into a square shape. Who's got the balls to save the world ? Oh yeah, that's right! Red Ball to the rescue! Roll, jump and bounce through 75 exciting levels full of adventure. Make your way through tricky traps and defeat all monsters. Features: - All-New Red Ball Adventure - 75 Levels - Epic Boss Battles - Cloud Support - Exciting Physics Elements - Groovy Soundtrack - Controller Support

About

Geometry Dash Meltdown

Embark on a rhythm-based platforming challenge with intense action. Navigate dark caverns and overcome spiky obstacles by jumping, flying, and flipping. Unlock unique customizations and master challenging levels with practice mode.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based action platforming
  • Three unique levels
  • Unlockable icons and colors
  • Rocket flying and gravity flipping
  • Practice mode
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Prepare for a new Geometry Dash adventure filled with more spikes and monsters than thought possible! Flex your clicky finger as you jump, fly and flip your way through dark caverns and spiky obstacles. Game Features • Rhythm-based Action Platforming! • Three unique levels with music from F-777! • Unlock unique Meltdown 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! Geometry Dash answers the age old question: "What do you get when you mix techno, dubstep, spikes and a rainbow?" Download and find out... Approved by RubRub \ (•◡•) / Visit GeometryDash.com for more info!

Screenshots

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)4 screens
Geometry Dash Meltdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Dash Meltdown at none against Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s 1. Geometry Dash Meltdown also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked) and review sentiment (94% vs 86%). Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Geometry Dash Meltdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) against 4.7 for Geometry Dash Meltdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93K and 232K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Geometry Dash Meltdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) ships an update every 16 months, Geometry Dash Meltdown every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) versus Geometry Dash Meltdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Ball 4 (Ad Supported)Geometry Dash Meltdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (93K ratings)4.7 (232K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews94.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93K232K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB209 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGRobTop Games AB

Customer experience

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

All ratings89,888 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews2,095 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.5%

Geometry Dash Meltdown

All ratings231,428 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews6,662 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.2%

User reviews

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

From 93K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 👍 Fun and simple
  • 🤗 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and creative

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Pay to win elements
  • ⏰ Too many ads
  • 💤 Game gets boring after completion
  • 🔋 Limited lives system
  • 🐛 Glitchy controls and bugs

Geometry Dash Meltdown

From 232K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Awesome music and visuals
  • 👍 Easy and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 💎 Exclusive icons and customization

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content (only 3 levels)
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔗 Inability to sync progress with main Geometry Dash game

Bugs and requests

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not saving progress
  • Ads blocking gameplay
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and episodes
  • Additional game modes and challenges
  • Customizable skins and characters
  • Improved level editor and sharing
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer

Geometry Dash Meltdown

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional performance issues and crashes
  • Input detection problems on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to create custom levels
  • Sync progress and unlocks with main Geometry Dash game

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • Unlock full version$4.99
None

Geometry Dash Meltdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) free?
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geometry Dash Meltdown free?
Geometry Dash Meltdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) or Geometry Dash Meltdown?
Geometry Dash Meltdown is rated higher. Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Geometry Dash Meltdown averages 4.7 from 232K ratings.
Do Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) or Geometry Dash Meltdown have ads?
Both Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) and Geometry Dash Meltdown show ads.
Which is updated more often, Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) or Geometry Dash Meltdown?
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) ships an update every 16 months, and Geometry Dash Meltdown every 12 months. Most recently, Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) was updated on November 5, 2026 and Geometry Dash Meltdown on November 5, 2026.

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