# Roblox vs Niffelheim

The clearest difference is price: Roblox at Free against Niffelheim's $1.99. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 89) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Niffelheim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Roblox is free to download; Niffelheim costs $1.99 up front. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Niffelheim asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.6 for Niffelheim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 89, 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, Niffelheim every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Niffelheim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niffelheim/id1476445607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Ellada Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634781010) |

## 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, #65 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


### Niffelheim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niffelheim/id1476445607)

Embark on an immersive survival adventure in an open world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft weapons, build and defend your base against monster hordes, and explore dangerous dungeons for treasures. Forge your path to Valhalla in this offline RPG.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Crafting and blacksmithing, Base building and tower defense, Dungeon crawling, Monster combat, Resource gathering, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Niffelheim free?

Niffelheim costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Niffelheim is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Niffelheim averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Niffelheim have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Niffelheim shows ads.

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

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Niffelheim every 5 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 28, 2026 and Niffelheim on September 24, 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.*