# Roblox vs Hovercraft

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Roblox at 20M against Hovercraft's 4.2K. Roblox also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked). Hovercraft's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hovercraft sells 9 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 4.6 for Hovercraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 4.2K, 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 82% of Hovercraft's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Hovercraft every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Hovercraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hovercraft-getaway/id1470330342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [High Score Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/826028235) |

## 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, #11 Top Free · Games, #21 Top Grossing, #94 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


### Hovercraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hovercraft-getaway/id1470330342)

Build and customize a combat hovercraft with a variety of weapons. Evade and destroy pursuing police vehicles and military forces in this action-packed racing game. Upgrade your vehicle and survive as long as possible.

**Highlights:** Build custom hovercrafts, Arm with guns, lasers, rockets, mines, Evade and destroy police vehicles, Equip up to 6 weapons simultaneously, Upgrade and evolve hovercraft squadron, Real-time damage models

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Drive Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chase Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Survivor Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Revenge Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Justice Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable
- 🚀 Nostalgic
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on startup
- Inability to upgrade hovercrafts
- Losing progress and unlocks

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads
- Ability to rotate custom hovercrafts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Hovercraft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Hovercraft?

Hovercraft is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Hovercraft averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Hovercraft have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Hovercraft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Hovercraft?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Hovercraft every 10 days. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hovercraft on September 29, 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.*