# Roblox vs Clash Royale

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Clash Royale's shown. Roblox also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 35%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Clash Royale sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.6 for Clash Royale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 3.9M, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 35% of Clash Royale's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Clash Royale every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Clash Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 3.9M |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 34.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #5 |
| Size | 224 MB | 1020 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) |

## 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 · Adventure, #3 Top Free · Action, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #24 Top Grossing, #73 Top Free (US App Store)

Explore millions of immersive 3D multiplayer experiences created by a global community. Play games, roleplay, compete, or create your own virtual worlds. Customize avatars and connect with friends across various devices.

**Highlights:** Discover millions of user-created experiences, Create and share your own games, Customize avatars with clothing and accessories, Play with friends across multiple devices, Multiplayer battles and role-playing games, In-app chat and voice communication (age-verified)

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roblox Premium 450 | $4.99 | per month |
| 80 ROBUX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 80 Robux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 88 Subscribed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 160 Robux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium 240 Robux | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium 320 Robux | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Robux Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 440 Robux Subscribed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 450 One Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 800 ROBUX | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 Robux Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 880 Robux Subscribed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 1000 One Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Robux Premium | $19.99 | 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


### Clash Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-royale/id1053012308)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Action, #9 Top Free · Strategy, #11 Top Grossing · Strategy, #13 Top Free · Action, #48 Top Grossing · Games, #73 Top Free · Games, #133 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in real-time PvP battles by building a strategic deck of cards. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique cards, then battle players worldwide to climb leagues and tournaments. Join a clan to share cards and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP battles, Deck building, Card collection and upgrades, Global tournaments, Clan wars, Seasonal events

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Frequent updates and new content
- 🤝 Engaging clan and social features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Matchmaking issues and unfair matchups
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and progression barriers
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and server issues
- 🤯 Overwhelming and frustrating at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent game crashes and connection issues
- Matchmaking algorithm placing players against much higher-leveled opponents
- Emote system being used for toxic behavior with no reporting system

**Requested features**

- Improve matchmaking to match players of similar levels
- Reduce pay-to-win aspects and make progression more balanced
- Fix bugs and improve overall game stability
- Add more casual game modes and reduce frustration at higher levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Clash Royale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Clash Royale?

Clash Royale is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Clash Royale averages 4.6 from 3.9M ratings.

### Do Roblox or Clash Royale have ads?

Clash Royale shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Clash Royale?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Clash Royale every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Clash Royale on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Clash Royale?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Clash Royale at #5. 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.*