# Roblox vs Talking Tom Hero Dash

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Talking Tom Hero Dash's shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 240K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Talking Tom Hero Dash's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 60%). 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 Talking Tom Hero Dash sells 11 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 4.4 for Talking Tom Hero Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 240K, 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 78% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Talking Tom Hero Dash every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Talking Tom Hero Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.4 (240K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 240K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **78.5% 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** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## 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


### Talking Tom Hero Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653)

Embark on an endless running adventure to rescue captured friends from mischievous villains. Dash, jump, and battle through vibrant environments, collecting rewards and upgrading heroes to restore the city.

**Highlights:** Endless running and jumping, Battle villains, Collect rewards and power-ups, Unlock and upgrade heroes, Restore the city, Superhero outfits

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Credit Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom (-80%) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mega Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Credit Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Credit Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom | $99.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Credit Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute characters and animations
- 💯 Excellent for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 😒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Chest rewards not registering correctly
- Endless run mode freezing or crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches with character switching

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and restore on reinstall
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Add more characters and costumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?

Talking Tom Hero Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 from 240K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Talking Tom Hero Dash have ads?

Talking Tom Hero Dash shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Talking Tom Hero Dash?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Talking Tom Hero Dash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Talking Tom Hero Dash on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*