# Roblox vs Hello Neighbor

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against Hello Neighbor's 4.0. Roblox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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 Hello Neighbor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 134K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Hello Neighbor every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Hello Neighbor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.0 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-neighbor/id1386358600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 134K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **60.2% 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** | #29 |
| Size | 224 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [tinyBuild LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945888376) |

## 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


### Hello Neighbor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-neighbor/id1386358600)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Adventure, #196 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Sneak into your neighbor's house to uncover his dark secrets. An advanced AI learns your tactics and adapts to stop you. Outsmart your cunning adversary in this stealth horror experience.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Adaptive AI opponent, Uncover neighbor's secrets, Learn from player actions, Escape and evasion

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Restore Full | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Hello Neighbor Game | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and thrilling gameplay
- 🌟 Unique and creepy atmosphere
- 👍 Interesting storyline and mystery
- 🎨 Impressive graphics for a mobile game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Overly challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Expensive to unlock full game
- 🤖 Inconsistent and buggy AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some devices
- Items disappearing from inventory
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Compatibility issues with older iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Free access to all acts
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- More detailed and interactive environments
- Ability to save progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Hello Neighbor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Hello Neighbor?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Hello Neighbor averages 4.0 from 134K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Hello Neighbor have ads?

Hello Neighbor shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Hello Neighbor?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Hello Neighbor every 2 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Hello Neighbor on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Hello Neighbor?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Hello Neighbor at #29. 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.*