Roblox vs The Phenomenon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roblox
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.
- 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)
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ROBLOX – MILLIONS OF GAMES ACROSS EVERY GENRE. PLAY FREE. Roblox is home to every kind of game, for every kind of player. Compete in high-octane racing games, battle it out in hardcore tactical shooters, or put your survival skills to the test in unpredictable environments. Embark on an epic adventure in immersive RPGs, build massive empires in tycoons, or dive into horror, anime, and sports games with friends worldwide. Roblox is constantly evolving, with unique experiences and ambitious, high-fidelity games built by a global community including professional studios, indie teams, and solo creators. There’s always something new to discover every day. Start playing some of the most popular games on Roblox today, including Dress to Impress, RIVALS, Steal a Brainrot, Brookhaven RP, Adopt Me! and more. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON ROBLOX PLAY ONLINE MULTIPLAYER GAMES - Discover deep role-playing games, immersive simulators, action-packed adventures, and more - Explore trending experiences and new games daily - Compete in massive multiplayer battles, run your own digital business, or embark on epic quests - Games may contain optional in-game purchases, including lootboxes and other items CREATE YOUR OWN AVATAR - Customize your avatar with detailed clothing, accessories, and dynamic hairstyles - Discover thousands of user-created 3D avatar items in the Marketplace - Express yourself with unique emotes, and fashion CHAT, COMPETE, AND EXPLORE TOGETHER—ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Hang out and play with friends in cross-platform multiplayer games on mobile, tablet, PC, console, and VR headsets - Join a Party and jump into competitive or social experiences together - Age-verified users can communicate in real-time via voice chat or text CREATE, PLAY, AND SHARE ON ROBLOX - Design high-fidelity games and virtual spaces using the Roblox Studio engine on Windows or Mac - Publish your experiences and empower yourself as a creator in a massive global community - Dive into immersive 3D multiplayer games and safe, inclusive environments designed for users of all ages - Enjoy endless new content added daily and share your creations with millions of players ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH ROBLOX PLUS - Get up to 20% discounts on in-game items, enjoy fee-free Robux transfers, and receive a distinct profile badge - Host free, unlimited private servers for your friends - Publish, trade, and resell your own custom avatar creations on the Marketplace INDUSTRY-LEADING SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND CIVILITY - Advanced content filtering and age-appropriate moderation - Access age-verified spaces and manage your privacy with Roblox Kids and Select Accounts - Clear community guidelines promoting respectful interactions - Dedicated trust & safety teams working around the clock CREATE YOUR OWN GAMES: https://www.roblox.com/develop SUPPORT: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us CONTACT: https://corp.roblox.com/contact/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.roblox.com/info/privacy PARENT’S GUIDE: https://corp.roblox.com/parents/ TERMS OF USE: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846 PLEASE NOTE: A network connection is required. Roblox works best over Wi-Fi. ※ Information on App Permissions: Roblox requires the following permissions for your seamless use of the Roblox app. [Optional Permissions] Notification: For sending notifications (related to the services, experiences, etc.) Microphone: For in-game voice chat features Camera: For animating your avatar with your movement Contacts: For contact importer features (find other users you may know and make recommendations for friends) * You can use the app regardless of whether or not you consent to optional permissions * Certain app features may not work properly if you refuse optional permissions
The Phenomenon
Embark on an episodic survival horror adventure as a paranormal researcher. Explore vast maps, utilize specialized devices, and confront intelligent creatures. Engage in cross-platform multiplayer and compete for global leaderboard dominance.
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Episodic survival horror
- Paranormal research devices
- Smart AI creatures
- Global leaderboards
- High replayability
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The Phenomenon is an episodic survival horror game with high replayability, supporting online co-op multiplayer and cross-platform play. First released in 2015 as a solo-developed game, it has grown over time with updates and new players. Play alone or with friends as Barry Nellan, a paranormal researcher whose work is known worldwide. He has investigated many cases connected with unexplained activity. Most gave no real results, but the last one… In Episode 1, you will explore a map of 3 square kilometers with over 500 spawns of objects, use devices for paranormal research, fight against creatures with smart and tricky AI, discover many other things that make each new game unique, and compete with other players to take first place in the global leaderboards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against The Phenomenon's 4.0. Roblox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20M vs 1.1K). The Phenomenon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Phenomenon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 54% of The Phenomenon's.
Roblox ships an update weekly, The Phenomenon every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roblox | The Phenomenon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20M ratings) — better | 4.0 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20M — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #1 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 210 MB | 339 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Roblox Corporation | Kokots LLC |
Customer experience
Roblox
The Phenomenon
User reviews
Roblox
From 20M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Endless games and experiences
- 🤝 Ability to make virtual friends
- 🎨 Customizable avatars
- 🎮 Wide variety of game genres
- 👍 Fun and engaging for all ages
Room to improve
- 🤖 Ineffective moderation and reporting system
- 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games
- 🤔 Confusing chat/tag system
- 🔒 Concerns about online safety and predators
The Phenomenon
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🤩 Immersive horror experience
- 💯 Excellent game quality
- 🥰 Fun to play with friends
Room to improve
- 🔇 Audio issues (can't hear audio)
- 🌚 Game too dark/needs better lighting
- 🕹️ Buggy controls and camera
- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to in-game currency system
Bugs and requests
Roblox
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent disconnections and server issues
- Glitches that delete purchased items
- Inconsistent chat filtering and tagging
Requested features
5 requests- 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
The Phenomenon
Reported bugs
4 issues- Multiplayer mode not working properly
- Inability to change language settings
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
Requested features
4 requests- Add 3-4 player multiplayer mode
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance on older devices
In-app purchases
Roblox
- Roblox Premium 450$4.991 Month
- 80 ROBUX$0.99
- Premium 80 Robux$0.99
- Premium 88 Subscribed$0.99
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- Premium 160 Robux$1.99
- Premium 240 Robux$2.99
- Premium 320 Robux$3.99
- 400 Robux Premium$4.99
- 440 Robux Subscribed$4.99
- Roblox Premium 450 One Month$4.99
- 800 ROBUX$9.99
- 800 Robux Premium$9.99
- 880 Robux Subscribed$9.99
- Roblox Premium 1000 One Month$9.99
- 1700 Robux Premium$19.99
- Roblox Premium 2200 One Month$19.99
The Phenomenon
No in-app purchases









