# Roblox vs Hungry Shark World

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Hungry Shark World's shown. Roblox also leads on chart position (#1 vs #138) and ratings volume (21M vs 633K). Hungry Shark World's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hungry Shark World sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hungry Shark World holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 21M ratings behind it against 633K, 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 76% of Hungry Shark World's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Hungry Shark World fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Hungry Shark World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (633K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-world/id1046846443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21M** | 633K |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #138 |
| Size | 215 MB | 397 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Action, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #2 Top Grossing · Games, #5 Top Free · Games, #10 Top Grossing, #33 Top Free (US App Store)

Explore millions of user-created games across every genre, from racing and RPGs to simulators and horror. Customize your avatar, play with friends on any device, and even create your own games. Offers robust safety features and a constantly evolving world of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Millions of user-created games, Play with friends cross-platform, Avatar customization, Create your own games, In-game purchases available, Voice and text chat

**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


### Hungry Shark World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-world/id1046846443)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Action, #171 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Control a monstrous sea beast in an epic arcade game. Explore vast oceans, devour everything in sight, and become the ultimate predator. Customize your shark with gear and skins, complete missions, and battle bosses in this thrilling ocean adventure.

**Highlights:** 43 unique shark species, Vast open world exploration, Stunning 3D graphics, Shark upgrades and gear customization, Manic missions and boss battles, Helpful predatory pets, Supersize mode and epic powers

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Can full of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Can full of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket full of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket full of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Boat full of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Best game ever
- 🌟 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🗺️ Limited map variety
- 🔒 Unreliable cloud/Facebook sync

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and progress loss
- Invisible projectiles damaging shark
- Sharks getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Sync issues causing progress reset
- Certain features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More shark and map variety
- Easier way to earn premium currency
- Customization options for sharks
- Improved cloud/account sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Hungry Shark World free?

Hungry Shark World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Hungry Shark World?

Hungry Shark World is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21M ratings, while Hungry Shark World averages 4.7 from 633K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Hungry Shark World have ads?

Hungry Shark World shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Hungry Shark World?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Hungry Shark World fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hungry Shark World on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Hungry Shark World?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Hungry Shark World at #138. 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.*