# Roblox vs Brawl Stars

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Brawl Stars's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (20M vs 3.1M). Brawl Stars's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, 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 Brawl Stars sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brawl Stars 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 3.1M, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 56% of Brawl Stars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Brawl Stars every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Brawl Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 3.1M |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #9 |
| Size | 224 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Supercell](https://appshunter.io/developer/488106216) |

## 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, #3 Top Grossing · Games, #10 Top Free · Games, #15 Top Grossing, #57 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


### Brawl Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawl-stars/id1229016807)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Action, #14 Top Grossing · Action, #29 Top Free · Casual, #32 Top Grossing · Casual, #53 Top Free · Games, #95 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced 3v3 and 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale matches on mobile. Unlock and upgrade unique characters with special abilities to compete in various game modes and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 3v3 & 5v5 MOBA and Battle Royale, Unlock and upgrade Brawlers, Multiple PvP game modes, Solo or team play, Climb leaderboards, Brawl Pass with seasonal content

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 15 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS | $8.99 | one-time |
| 170 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| BRAWL PASS PLUS | $12.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 360 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🤝 Fun with friends
- 💎 Great free-to-play model
- 🎨 Unique brawler designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking
- 🏆 Unbalanced brawlers
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Lag and connection drops
- Brawler abilities not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Report button for trolls and AFKers
- Improved progression system
- Customizable controls
- More game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Brawl Stars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Brawl Stars?

Brawl Stars is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Brawl Stars averages 4.7 from 3.1M ratings.

### Do Roblox or Brawl Stars have ads?

Brawl Stars shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Brawl Stars?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Brawl Stars every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Brawl Stars on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Brawl Stars?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Brawl Stars at #9. 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.*