# Roblox vs RED ROBOT

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against RED ROBOT's 3.1. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). RED ROBOT's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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 RED ROBOT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 13, 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 33% of RED ROBOT's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, RED ROBOT every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | RED ROBOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-robot/id1435041684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Doze Chatwaranon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435041683) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Adventure, #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Action, #3 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #16 Top Grossing, #75 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


### RED ROBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-robot/id1435041684)

Embark on a 2D platforming adventure as a robot on a mission to rescue a friend. Jump, shoot, and dodge obstacles while battling monsters, collecting coins, and unlocking new abilities to defeat bosses.

**Highlights:** Run, jump, and shoot gameplay, Avoid obstacles and kill enemies, Explore dangerous worlds, Collect coins, Unlock new bullets, Defeat bosses

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is RED ROBOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or RED ROBOT?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while RED ROBOT averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Roblox or RED ROBOT have ads?

Neither Roblox nor RED ROBOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or RED ROBOT?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and RED ROBOT every 13 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 3, 2026 and RED ROBOT on August 20, 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.*