# Roblox vs Cat Rio

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against Cat Rio's 4.0. Roblox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 94 months). Cat Rio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cat Rio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 14, 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 50% of Cat Rio's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Cat Rio every 94 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Cat Rio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-rio/id1099034760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 94 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [境 饶](https://appshunter.io/developer/935275144) |

## 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, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #13 Top Free · Games, #22 Top Grossing, #88 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


### Cat Rio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-rio/id1099034760)

Navigate challenging levels by tapping to jump and avoid obstacles. This addictive running game offers a difficult but rewarding experience for players seeking a test of their gaming skills. Progress through increasingly complex stages designed for both quick breaks and focused play.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-to-jump controls, Avoid spikes and obstacles, Progress through dangerous levels, 6+ challenging levels, Two control methods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Cat Rio free?

Cat Rio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Cat Rio?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Cat Rio averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Cat Rio have ads?

Cat Rio shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Cat Rio?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Cat Rio every 94 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cat Rio on June 1, 2026.

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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.*