# Roblox vs Candy Show

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Candy Show's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 1K). Candy Show's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, 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 Candy Show sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.5 for Candy Show. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 83% of Candy Show's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Candy Show every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Candy Show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-show-sweet-easter/id1344463780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342445) |

## 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 · Action, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #24 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


### Candy Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-show-sweet-easter/id1344463780)

Embark on a sweet puzzle adventure with this match 3 game. Match colorful candies to earn boosts and overcome hundreds of challenging levels. Discover new ways to play, enjoy regular events, and claim free rewards.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of sweet levels, Unique boosts and power-ups, Brand new ways to play, Regular events and free rewards, Huge rewards and bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 32 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 420 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🤓 Keeps the brain active
- 😊 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- ⏱️ Levels feel too time-constrained
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game interruptions when launching other apps
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to disable or reduce advertising


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Candy Show free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Candy Show?

Roblox and Candy Show are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20M and 1K ratings respectively.

### Do Roblox or Candy Show have ads?

Candy Show shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Candy Show?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Candy Show every 2 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Candy Show on September 19, 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.*