# Roblox vs Mini World

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Mini World's shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 8.2K) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Mini World's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Mini World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 8.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 61% of Mini World's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Mini World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Mini World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.2 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-world-creata/id1540197003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 8.2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Miniwan Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170455561) |

## 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, #2 Top Grossing · Games, #8 Top Free · Games, #11 Top Grossing, #42 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


### Mini World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-world-creata/id1540197003)

Unleash your creativity in a vast sandbox world where you can build anything you imagine, from houses to entire cities. Explore diverse game modes, play with friends online, and customize your character. This app offers a powerful game editor for creating your own unique experiences.

**Highlights:** Build and create anything imaginable, Explore expansive sandbox world, Multiple game modes (survival, creation, RPG), Play and socialize with millions of players, Powerful in-app game editor, Character customization with skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Mini Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Mini Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Mini Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Mini Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Mini Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Mini Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Mini Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Mini Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and creative game
- 👍 Free alternative to Minecraft
- 💡 Unique features and gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive skins and customization
- 🔒 Copyright concerns
- 🤔 Confusing for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped items get stuck on screen
- Multiplayer rooms not loading properly
- Sudden character teleportation and world resets
- Invisible entities and visual glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more free skins and customization options
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Optimize performance and fix bugs
- Provide better tutorials for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Mini World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Mini World?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Mini World averages 4.2 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Mini World have ads?

Mini World shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Mini World?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Mini World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mini World on September 26, 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.*