# Roblox vs Idle Race

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Race at none against Roblox's 16. Idle Race also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Roblox's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (20M vs 42). On price, rating, 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 Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Race holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Idle Race every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Idle Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-race/id1491463364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [文辉 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503883236) |

## 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, #12 Top Free · Games, #14 Top Grossing, #76 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 Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-race/id1491463364)

Launch tourists into the water to satisfy customers and earn income. Upgrade your gear and use props to enhance the experience. Expand your business by opening new branches in different regions.

**Highlights:** Launch tourists into water, Upgrade equipment, Use various props, Attract more guests, Open multiple branches, Experience different regions

**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 Race free?

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

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

Idle Race is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Idle Race averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Idle Race have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Idle Race shows ads.

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

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Idle Race every 6 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 20, 2026 and Idle Race on October 4, 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.*