# Roblox vs Idle Dinosaur

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against Idle Dinosaur's 3.9. Roblox also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ratings volume (20M vs 9). Idle Dinosaur's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Idle Dinosaur asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 9, 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 25% of Idle Dinosaur's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Idle Dinosaur every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Idle Dinosaur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dinosaur/id1488171286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 96 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) | [APS FT llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488171285) |

## 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 · Adventure, #3 Top Free · Action, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #10 Top Free · Games, #22 Top Grossing, #72 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


### Idle Dinosaur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dinosaur/id1488171286)

Hunt prey in a city environment using predatory instincts, sharp teeth, and claws to earn money for upgrades. This game offers increasing difficulty as you progress through levels.

**Highlights:** Predatory hunting gameplay, City environment, Upgrade system, Increasing difficulty, Idle game mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Idle Dinosaur free?

Idle Dinosaur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Idle Dinosaur?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Idle Dinosaur averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Idle Dinosaur have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Idle Dinosaur shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Idle Dinosaur?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Idle Dinosaur every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 28, 2026 and Idle Dinosaur on October 16, 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.*