# Roblox vs Alien Survivors

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Alien Survivors's shown. Roblox also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 28%) and ratings volume (20M vs 134). Alien Survivors's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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 Alien Survivors 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 4.5 for Alien Survivors. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 134, 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 28% of Alien Survivors's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Alien Survivors monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Alien Survivors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | [4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-survivors/id1552353867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [NLABSOFT Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/568627096) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Action, #1 Top Free · Adventure, #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Grossing · Games, #6 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


### Alien Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-survivors/id1552353867)

Embark on a mission to save humanity from extinction by collecting vital energy crystals on an alien planet. Battle relentless alien creatures using advanced technology and strategic upgrades. Your choices will shape the development of technology and determine the fate of mankind.

**Highlights:** Utilize dozens of technologies, Defeat endless hostiles, Level up your tank, Experience technology convergence, Continuously updated content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 붉은 수정 100개 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mammoth Tank Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 스페이스 트루퍼 패키지 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 붉은 수정 500개 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 스페이스 배틀 패스 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Tank Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 스페이스 배틀 패키지 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tesla Tank Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Space Cruiser Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Red Crystal 10,000 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Alien Survivors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Alien Survivors?

Roblox and Alien Survivors are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20M and 134 ratings respectively.

### Do Roblox or Alien Survivors have ads?

Alien Survivors shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Alien Survivors?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Alien Survivors monthly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Alien Survivors on September 3, 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.*