# Roblox vs Star Hammer VR

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against Star Hammer VR's 2.3. Roblox also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 3). Star Hammer VR's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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 Star Hammer VR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Star Hammer VR every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Star Hammer VR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hammer-vr/id1104192382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 587 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Fibrum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/957824109) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Action, #1 Top Free · Adventure, #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Grossing · Games, #6 Top Free · Games, #11 Top Grossing, #47 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


### Star Hammer VR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hammer-vr/id1104192382)

A software virus has infected a planetary defense system, causing combat robots to go rogue and threaten an orbital city. A small fleet of space fighters must race against time to stop the super weapon and avert disaster.

**Highlights:** Defend an orbital megalopolis, Combat out-of-control robots, Stop a planet core-powered super weapon, Pilot space fighters, Immersive VR experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Star Hammer VR free?

Star Hammer VR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Star Hammer VR?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Star Hammer VR averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Star Hammer VR have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Star Hammer VR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Star Hammer VR?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Star Hammer VR every 4 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Hammer VR on October 24, 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.*