# Roblox vs Merge Dragons!

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Merge Dragons!'s shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 422K) and chart position (#1 vs #10). Merge Dragons!'s advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, 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 Merge Dragons! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Dragons! 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 422K, 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 77% of Merge Dragons!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Merge Dragons! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (422K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragons/id1208952944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 422K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #10 |
| Size | 224 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Gram Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202264615) |

## 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, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #10 Top Free · Games, #16 Top Grossing, #56 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


### Merge Dragons!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragons/id1208952944)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Family, #41 Top Free · Family, #65 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #190 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Combine magical items to heal a cursed land and discover new dragon breeds. Solve puzzles, build your camp, and evolve your dragons to uncover secrets and restore a mystical world.

**Highlights:** Combine objects to create better items, Hatch and evolve dragon breeds, Solve challenging puzzle levels, Build and customize your dragon camp, Complete daily quests and weekly themes, Play with friends in Dens

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Day Dragon Gem Payout | $3.99 | one-time |
| BONUS Pile of Dragon Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Dragon Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Dragon Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Merge Dragons! Event Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Dragon Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron of Dragon Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Volcano of Dragon Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Five stars
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great animations and graphics
- 🎉 Frequent updates and events
- 💰 Free to play with optional in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐉 Dragons can be frustrating to control
- ⏰ Long wait times for chalices and dragon energy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for gems
- 📦 Excessive locked chests and eggs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and progress loss
- Disappearing items and dragons
- Glitches with event progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to name dragons
- Option to disable automatic harvesting
- More ways to earn gems without spending money
- Reduced chalice and dragon energy recharge times
- Increased camp storage space


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Merge Dragons! free?

Merge Dragons! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Merge Dragons!?

Merge Dragons! is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Merge Dragons! averages 4.7 from 422K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Merge Dragons! have ads?

Merge Dragons! shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Merge Dragons!?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Merge Dragons! weekly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Merge Dragons! on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Merge Dragons!?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Merge Dragons! at #10. 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.*