# Roblox vs Party.io

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Party.io's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 180K). Party.io's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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 Party.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Party.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 180K, 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 40% of Party.io's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Party.io every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Party.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (180K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partyio/id1439785734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 180K |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 40.5% 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 | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [PANGO GAMES MOBIL UYGULAMA VE OYUN GELISTIRME TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487421318) |

## 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, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #12 Top Free · Games, #13 Top Grossing, #81 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


### Party.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partyio/id1439785734)

Engage in a hilarious battle royale where the goal is to eliminate opponents by picking them up and throwing them out of the arena. Survive the chaos and be the last player standing in this addictive game. Experience realistic physics and simple controls for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Battle royale gameplay, Pick up and throw players, Last player standing survival, Realistic physics, Easy controls, Wall hanging survival, Breaking free from grabs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 😃 Variety of characters and skins
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads after every match
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤖 Matches against AI instead of real players
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of control and responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Skins getting locked after unlocking
- Players getting stuck in map glitches
- Sudden freezes and frame drops

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More maps and game modes
- Customization options for characters
- Leaderboards and competitive features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Party.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Party.io?

Party.io is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Party.io averages 4.6 from 180K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Party.io have ads?

Party.io shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Party.io?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Party.io every 2 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Party.io on September 25, 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.*