# Roblox vs Blade Royale .io

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Blade Royale .io's shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (21M vs 22) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). Blade Royale .io's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Blade Royale .io sells 10 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 4.4 for Blade Royale .io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 21M ratings behind it against 22, 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 65% of Blade Royale .io's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Blade Royale .io weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Blade Royale .io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (21M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-royale-io/id1510233220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21M** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Amateral Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490530434) |

## 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, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #11 Top Free · Games, #12 Top Grossing, #69 Top Free (US App Store)

Explore millions of user-generated games across diverse genres, from racing and RPGs to survival and simulations. Create and customize your avatar, play with friends globally on multiple platforms, and even build your own virtual experiences.

**Highlights:** Millions of user-generated games, Cross-platform multiplayer, Avatar customization, Create your own games, Social chat and parties, Virtual item marketplace

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roblox Premium 450 | $4.99 | per month |
| Roblox Premium 450 One Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 1000 One Month | $9.99 | 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


### Blade Royale .io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-royale-io/id1510233220)

Engage in thrilling 3D sword fights in this .io game. Slash opponents, level up your fighter, and upgrade blades to become the last one standing. Compete globally on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Simple drag-to-move controls, Level up by hitting opponents, Upgrade fighters and blades with coins, Global leaderboards, 3D sword fighting gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jada | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Miko | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mobius | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tracy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helmet man | $2.99 | one-time |
| Suzu | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kunoichi | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sanada | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Blade Royale .io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Blade Royale .io?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21M ratings, while Blade Royale .io averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Blade Royale .io have ads?

Blade Royale .io shows ads; Roblox does not.

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

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Blade Royale .io weekly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blade Royale .io on October 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.*