# Roblox vs Brick Builder

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Brick Builder's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 51K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brick Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Brick Builder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 51K, 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 37% of Brick Builder's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Brick Builder every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Brick Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-builder-spiral-roll/id1516222637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 51K |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 296 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) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## 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 · Action, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #12 Top Free · Games, #22 Top Grossing, #88 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


### Brick Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-builder-spiral-roll/id1516222637)

Collect bricks by sliding left and right to build your path and overcome obstacles. Enjoy a colorful, surprising level-end challenge and grow your path to achieve the highest bonus.

**Highlights:** Collect bricks by sliding, Build your path, Avoid obstacles, Surprising level end challenges, Grow your path for bonus

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and entertaining
- 💡 Unique brick-building concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔄 Misleading advertising - not the game shown
- 🤔 Gameplay not as expected based on ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and lags on certain devices
- Inability to return to the main game after bonus levels
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the character and building
- Ability to choose the color of the toilet paper roll
- Improved progression system and level variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Brick Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Brick Builder?

Brick Builder is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Brick Builder averages 4.6 from 51K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Brick Builder have ads?

Brick Builder shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Brick Builder?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Brick Builder every 2 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Brick Builder 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.*