# Roblox vs MoonBox

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against MoonBox's 4.0. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 248) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). MoonBox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 64% of MoonBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roblox ships an update weekly, MoonBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | MoonBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.0 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Artem Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524283977) |

## 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, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #24 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


### MoonBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbox/id1529436756)

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Create custom armies, Epic space battles, Dynamic sandbox world, Alien invasion mechanics, Advanced strategy gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Potential for improvement
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Premium content locked
- 🔋 Performance issues and lag
- 👎 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues and lost progress
- Premium subscription bugs
- Freezing and crashes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More buildings and units
- Improved AI and unit behavior
- Ability to disable friendly fire
- Difficulty settings for Survival mode
- Multiplayer and faction alliances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is MoonBox free?

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

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

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while MoonBox averages 4.0 from 248 ratings.

### Do Roblox or MoonBox have ads?

Neither Roblox nor MoonBox shows ads.

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

Roblox ships an update weekly, and MoonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 25, 2026 and MoonBox on August 20, 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.*