Comparison

Roblox vs Talking Tom Gold Run

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

Head to head
About

Roblox

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)
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ROBLOX – MILLIONS OF GAMES ACROSS EVERY GENRE. PLAY FREE. Roblox is home to every kind of game, for every kind of player. Compete in high-octane racing games, battle it out in hardcore tactical shooters, or put your survival skills to the test in unpredictable environments. Embark on an epic adventure in immersive RPGs, build massive empires in tycoons, or dive into horror, anime, and sports games with friends worldwide. Roblox is constantly evolving, with unique experiences and ambitious, high-fidelity games built by a global community including professional studios, indie teams, and solo creators. There’s always something new to discover every day. Start playing some of the most popular games on Roblox today, including Dress to Impress, RIVALS, Steal a Brainrot, Brookhaven RP, Adopt Me! and more. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON ROBLOX PLAY ONLINE MULTIPLAYER GAMES - Discover deep role-playing games, immersive simulators, action-packed adventures, and more - Explore trending experiences and new games daily - Compete in massive multiplayer battles, run your own digital business, or embark on epic quests - Games may contain optional in-game purchases, including lootboxes and other items CREATE YOUR OWN AVATAR - Customize your avatar with detailed clothing, accessories, and dynamic hairstyles - Discover thousands of user-created 3D avatar items in the Marketplace - Express yourself with unique emotes, and fashion CHAT, COMPETE, AND EXPLORE TOGETHER—ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Hang out and play with friends in cross-platform multiplayer games on mobile, tablet, PC, console, and VR headsets - Join a Party and jump into competitive or social experiences together - Age-verified users can communicate in real-time via voice chat or text CREATE, PLAY, AND SHARE ON ROBLOX - Design high-fidelity games and virtual spaces using the Roblox Studio engine on Windows or Mac - Publish your experiences and empower yourself as a creator in a massive global community - Dive into immersive 3D multiplayer games and safe, inclusive environments designed for users of all ages - Enjoy endless new content added daily and share your creations with millions of players ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH ROBLOX PLUS - Get up to 20% discounts on in-game items, enjoy fee-free Robux transfers, and receive a distinct profile badge - Host free, unlimited private servers for your friends - Publish, trade, and resell your own custom avatar creations on the Marketplace INDUSTRY-LEADING SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND CIVILITY - Advanced content filtering and age-appropriate moderation - Access age-verified spaces and manage your privacy with Roblox Kids and Select Accounts - Clear community guidelines promoting respectful interactions - Dedicated trust & safety teams working around the clock CREATE YOUR OWN GAMES: https://www.roblox.com/develop SUPPORT: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us CONTACT: https://corp.roblox.com/contact/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.roblox.com/info/privacy PARENT’S GUIDE: https://corp.roblox.com/parents/ TERMS OF USE: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846 PLEASE NOTE: A network connection is required. Roblox works best over Wi-Fi. ※ Information on App Permissions: Roblox requires the following permissions for your seamless use of the Roblox app. [Optional Permissions] Notification: For sending notifications (related to the services, experiences, etc.) Microphone: For in-game voice chat features Camera: For animating your avatar with your movement Contacts: For contact importer features (find other users you may know and make recommendations for friends) * You can use the app regardless of whether or not you consent to optional permissions * Certain app features may not work properly if you refuse optional permissions

About

Talking Tom Gold Run

Embark on an endless runner adventure with beloved cat characters, dodging obstacles and collecting gold across vibrant worlds. Unlock friends, customize their looks, and use power-ups to boost your score. Compete in races and boss battles for ultimate bragging rights.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Character collection and customization
  • Power-up usage
  • Boss battles
  • Competitive race mode
  • Home building and upgrades
Features
Currently charting
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Run, Dash & Catch Roy Rakoon in Talking Tom Gold Run! Join Talking Tom and friends on an endless runner adventure filled with thrilling chases, epic worlds, and nonstop fun. Help Talking Tom sprint, dodge obstacles, and recover the stolen gold across vibrant cities like Venice, Winter Wonderland, and China Dragon World! Unlock Friends & Customize Characters Play as Talking Angela, Ginger, Ben, Hank, and Becca, each with unique styles and exciting outfits. Collect gold and tokens to build and upgrade their dream homes and make each run your own! Boost Your Run with Epic Power-ups Use jetpacks, skateboards, magnets, and more to dash faster, jump higher, and score bigger. Compete against Roy Rakoon in exciting boss battles and special events packed with exclusive rewards! Unlock and Customize Characters Unlock your favorite friends, including Talking Angela, Ginger, Hank, Ben, and Becca. Collect gold and tokens to build and upgrade their dream homes and personalize their style with amazing outfits! Competitive Race Mode Challenge players to exciting races! Set new records, climb leaderboards, and prove you’re the fastest runner around. Ready, Set, RUN! Perfect for kids and families who love arcade running games! Experience endless excitement, nonstop action, and hours of fun with Talking Tom Gold Run, the ultimate cat runner game! From Outfit7, creators of My Talking Tom, My Talking Angela, My Talking Tom Friends and Talking Tom Hero Dash. This app is certified by PRIVO, an FTC Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Safe Harbor. This app contains: - Promotion of Outfit7's products and advertising; - Links that direct customers to Outfit7’s websites and other apps; - Personalization of content to encourage users to play the app again; - The option to make in-app purchases; - Items to purchase (available in different prices) using virtual currency, depending on the player’s progress; and - Alternative options to access all functionalities of the app without making any in-app purchases using real money. Please note, we do not process all the data disclosed on the label for users under the age of digital consent. For more information, please check our Privacy Policy. Terms of use: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/eula/en/ Privacy policy for games: https://talkingtomandfriends.com/privacy-policy-games/en Customer support: support@outfit7.com

Screenshots

Roblox4 screens
Talking Tom Gold Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Talking Tom Gold Run's shown. Roblox also leads on chart position (#1 vs #118) and ratings volume (20M vs 560K). Talking Tom Gold Run's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 60%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Talking Tom Gold Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.5 for Talking Tom Gold Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 560K, 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 77% of Talking Tom Gold Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roblox ships an update weekly, Talking Tom Gold Run fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Roblox versus Talking Tom Gold Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobloxTalking Tom Gold Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20M ratings)4.5 (560K ratings)
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews76.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20M — better560K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better#118
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB435 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRoblox CorporationOutfit7 Limited

Customer experience

Roblox

All ratings20,129,792 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews36,885 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.5%

Talking Tom Gold Run

All ratings559,504 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,011 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.5%

User reviews

Roblox

From 20M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Talking Tom Gold Run

From 560K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth animations and visuals
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 💎 Ability to unlock new characters and areas

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Too many ads and ad interruptions
  • 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency (diamonds)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Long wait times to open vaults

Bugs and requests

Roblox

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Talking Tom Gold Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing after watching ads
  • Inconsistent performance on certain devices
  • Rewards not registering properly after runs

Requested features

4 requests
  • More new levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to trade or share characters with friends
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • Faster progression and easier access to diamonds

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Roblox

Subscriptions1
  • Roblox Premium 450$4.991 Month
One-time15
  • 80 ROBUX$0.99
  • Premium 80 Robux$0.99
  • Premium 88 Subscribed$0.99
Show 12 more
  • Premium 160 Robux$1.99
  • Premium 240 Robux$2.99
  • Premium 320 Robux$3.99
  • 400 Robux Premium$4.99
  • 440 Robux Subscribed$4.99
  • Roblox Premium 450 One Month$4.99
  • 800 ROBUX$9.99
  • 800 Robux Premium$9.99
  • 880 Robux Subscribed$9.99
  • Roblox Premium 1000 One Month$9.99
  • 1700 Robux Premium$19.99
  • Roblox Premium 2200 One Month$19.99
10 purchases

Talking Tom Gold Run

One-time10
  • Batch of dynamite$1.99
  • Small diamond pack$2.49
  • Batch of dynamite$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Officer Tom$2.99
  • Pile of dynamite$4.99
  • Agent Angela$4.99
  • Box of dynamite$9.99
  • Box of dynamite$14.99
  • Crate of dynamite$29.99
  • Truck of dynamite$99.99

Questions

Is Roblox free?
Roblox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking Tom Gold Run free?
Talking Tom Gold Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roblox or Talking Tom Gold Run?
Roblox and Talking Tom Gold Run are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20M and 560K ratings respectively.
Do Roblox or Talking Tom Gold Run have ads?
Talking Tom Gold Run shows ads; Roblox does not.
Which is updated more often, Roblox or Talking Tom Gold Run?
Roblox ships an update weekly, and Talking Tom Gold Run fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 28, 2026 and Talking Tom Gold Run on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Roblox or Talking Tom Gold Run?
Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Talking Tom Gold Run at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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