# Roblox vs Stick War

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Stick War's shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 86K) and chart position (#1 vs #55). Stick War's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stick War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stick War holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 86K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 88% of Stick War's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Stick War every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Stick War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.8 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-war-legacy/id1001780528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 86K |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #55 |
| Size | 214 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Max Games Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/682130319) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Adventure, #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Action, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #6 Top Free · Games, #22 Top Grossing, #60 Top Free (US App Store)

Explore millions of user-generated games across diverse genres, from racing and RPGs to survival and simulations. Create and customize your avatar, play with friends globally on multiple platforms, and even build your own virtual experiences.

**Highlights:** Millions of user-generated games, Cross-platform multiplayer, Avatar customization, Create your own games, Social chat and parties, Virtual item marketplace

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roblox Premium 450 | $4.99 | per month |
| Roblox Premium 450 One Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 1000 One Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 2200 One Month | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless games and experiences
- 🤝 Ability to make virtual friends
- 🎨 Customizable avatars
- 🎮 Wide variety of game genres
- 👍 Fun and engaging for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Ineffective moderation and reporting system
- 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games
- 🤔 Confusing chat/tag system
- 🔒 Concerns about online safety and predators

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections and server issues
- Glitches that delete purchased items
- Inconsistent chat filtering and tagging

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn Robux through gameplay
- Improved search and discovery for games
- More free avatar customization options
- Better parental controls and monitoring
- Faster response to reports of inappropriate content


### Stick War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-war-legacy/id1001780528)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Adventure, #77 Top Free · Strategy, #131 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Command your stick figure army in this real-time strategy game. Build units, gather resources, and master unique combat styles to conquer enemy territories and defend your own. Experience classic campaigns, survival modes, and challenging tournaments.

**Highlights:** Real-time unit control, Army formation tactics, Resource gathering (gold), Multiple unit types (Sword, Spear, Archer, Mage, Giant), Territory conquest, Campaign, Endless Deads, and Tournament modes, Unlockable skins and upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 530 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2,100 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Fan Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chaos Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 10 Golden Chests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10 Golden Chests | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Gems | $27.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty balancing issues
- 💡 Lack of new content/levels
- 💡 Gem/currency acquisition is too slow
- 💡 Skin/upgrade costs are too high
- 🐛 AI opponents are overpowered

**Reported bugs**

- Weekly challenges not updating
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent damage calculations
- Miners not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more campaign levels and storylines
- Implement multiplayer/PvP mode
- Introduce new unit types and skins
- Add sandbox/custom mode to create levels
- Improve gem/currency earning rates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Stick War free?

Stick War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Stick War?

Stick War is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Stick War averages 4.8 from 86K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Stick War have ads?

Stick War shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Stick War?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Stick War every 10 days. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stick War on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Stick War?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Stick War at #55. 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.*