Geometry Dash review
One-touch rhythm platformer with endless player-made levels
- RobTop Games
- Paid
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows, Mac
4.6 from 277.5K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads #2 in Paid Games on the US App Store
Does it deserve #2?
Is Geometry Dash worth it?
Yes. Geometry Dash scores 9.1/10 and ranks #2 in Action & Shooter Games. It's best for players who love tough, music-driven challenges in short bursts. Skip it if you get frustrated restarting the same level over and over. Price: $3.99 one-time on the App Store and Google Play, with no in-app purchases.
The verdict
Geometry Dash looks simple: tap to jump, hold to fly, stay on the beat. Then a level ends you in seconds and you're hooked. The paid version has no ads or in-app purchases, plus a level editor, a platformer mode and a huge online library of levels made by other players. 2026 updates added platformer saving and death markers. It's brutally hard, which is exactly the point.
- Rhythm-based one-touch platforming
- Level editor
- Online library of player-made levels
- Platformer mode
- No ads or in-app purchases
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Update 2.209 adds platformer saving, death markers, and editor auto-save and backups
- Oct 2026Patch 2.2091 fixes input timing, wave trails and stuck editor buttons
- Jan 2026Update 2.208 adds leaderboards for moons, demons and user coins, plus new gauntlets
Privacy 9.6/10
App Store label: Data Not Collected. Google Play says some personal info may be collected and none is shared with third parties.
What we like
- Cheap one-time price with no ads or extras
- Endless free player-made levels
- Privacy label says no data collected
What could be better
- Difficulty spikes can be maddening
- Simple geometric art won't wow everyone
- Online levels need an internet connection
Players who love tough, music-driven challenges in short bursts
you get frustrated restarting the same level over and over
Questions about Geometry Dash
Is Geometry Dash worth it in 2026?
Yes. Geometry Dash scores 9.1/10 and ranks #2 in Action & Shooter Games. It's best for players who love tough, music-driven challenges in short bursts. Skip it if you get frustrated restarting the same level over and over. Price: $3.99 one-time on the App Store and Google Play, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geometry Dash free?
The full game is a one-time $3.99 purchase with no ads or in-app purchases. RobTop also offers a free, cut-down Geometry Dash Lite.
Can I play Geometry Dash offline?
Yes, the main levels work offline. Browsing and downloading player-made levels needs an internet connection.
Is Geometry Dash kid-friendly?
Google Play rates it Everyone 10+, while the App Store lists it as 13+ because it includes chat and user-generated content.
What are the best alternatives to Geometry Dash?
The closest alternatives are Dead Cells, Vampire Survivors and Fortnite. See all of them ranked on our Geometry Dash alternatives page.
Where does Geometry Dash rank?
Geometry Dash ranks #2 of 8 in our Action & Shooter Games ranking, with an overall score of 9.1 out of 10.