# Roblox vs High School Simulator 2018

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against High School Simulator 2018's 3.8. Roblox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20M vs 24K). High School Simulator 2018's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. High School Simulator 2018 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roblox ships an update weekly, High School Simulator 2018 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | High School Simulator 2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-school-simulator-2018/id1244484684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [tomoya sugikami](https://appshunter.io/developer/887311331) |

## 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, #4 Top Free · Games, #9 Top Grossing, #28 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


### High School Simulator 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-school-simulator-2018/id1244484684)

Experience virtual Japanese high school life with extensive character customization options. This simulation game offers an enhanced school and student experience.

**Highlights:** Japanese high school simulation, Character customization, Enhanced school environment, Enhanced student quality, 2018 version improvements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun game
- 🤩 Customizable character
- 👍 No cost to play
- 🤗 Entertaining to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Robotic NPC behavior
- 🤔 Limited interactions with students
- 🙄 Lack of activities and progression
- 😒 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearance of weapons in recent updates
- Inconsistent behavior of police and teachers
- Graphical glitches and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and ways to kill
- Implement rival characters and storyline
- Expand the town and add more interactive locations
- Improve character animations and behaviors
- Introduce dating/romance mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is High School Simulator 2018 free?

High School Simulator 2018 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or High School Simulator 2018?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while High School Simulator 2018 averages 3.8 from 24K ratings.

### Do Roblox or High School Simulator 2018 have ads?

High School Simulator 2018 shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or High School Simulator 2018?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and High School Simulator 2018 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 18, 2026 and High School Simulator 2018 on October 18, 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.*