# Roblox vs Gardenscapes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roblox at 60% against Gardenscapes's 34%. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (20M vs 1.7M). Gardenscapes's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 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 Gardenscapes sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gardenscapes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 1.7M, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 34% of Gardenscapes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Gardenscapes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Gardenscapes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenscapes/id1105855019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 1.7M |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #6 |
| Size | 210 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Playrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162116447) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Adventure, #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Action, #3 Top Grossing · Games, #11 Top Free · Games, #20 Top Grossing, #84 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


### Gardenscapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenscapes/id1105855019)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Casual, #7 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #14 Top Grossing · Games, #56 Top Free · Casual, #58 Top Free · Puzzle, #59 Top Grossing, #118 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Restore a beautiful garden by solving match-3 puzzles. Explore new areas, meet characters, and enjoy an engaging storyline. Decorate your garden with unique elements and play with friends.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Garden restoration and decoration, Engaging storyline with characters, Thousands of captivating levels, Exciting in-game events and competitions, Unique garden areas

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| A few coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garden Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horticulturist Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Garden Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden ticket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| A handful of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Botanist Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Florist Kit | $6.99 | one-time |
| A small pile of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Florist Kit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gardener Kit | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Beautiful graphics and garden design
- 🕹️ Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 🕰️ Calming background music
- 🐶 Cute pet companion (dog)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 💰 Game feels designed to push in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow progress and high star requirements
- 🤖 Racist portrayal of Asian character

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing and progress loss issues
- Boosters not working as intended
- Inconsistent difficulty across levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip challenging levels
- More ways to earn coins and power-ups
- Option to customize garden more freely
- Faster energy/life regeneration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Gardenscapes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Gardenscapes?

Gardenscapes is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Gardenscapes averages 4.7 from 1.7M ratings.

### Do Roblox or Gardenscapes have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Gardenscapes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Gardenscapes?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Gardenscapes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 29, 2026 and Gardenscapes on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Gardenscapes?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Gardenscapes at #6. 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.*