# Roblox vs Pocket Love!

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Pocket Love!'s shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (21M vs 249K) and chart position (#1 vs #52). Pocket Love!'s advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 60%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pocket Love! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Love! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 21M ratings behind it against 249K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 90% of Pocket Love!'s.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Pocket Love! fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Pocket Love! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (249K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-love/id1575412509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21M** | 249K |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #52 |
| Size | 214 MB | 586 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) |

## 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, #10 Top Free · Games, #15 Top Grossing, #66 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


### Pocket Love!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-love/id1575412509)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Trivia, #60 Top Grossing · Trivia, #106 Top Free · Family, #167 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Design a charming couple, customize their home with unique decor, and embark on a delightful life simulation adventure. Adopt pets, go on dates, and express your creativity through mini-games and sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Home building and decoration, Pet adoption and care, Life simulation activities, Mini-games, Sharing creations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Dogllars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Dogllars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Dogllars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 240 Dogllars | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goth Clothes Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| 375 Dogllars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Dogllars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Dogllars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 Dogllars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable game
- 🏳️‍🌈 Supports LGBTQ+ relationships
- 👍 Easy to play and progress
- 🎨 Lovely art style and character customization
- 🛒 Enjoyable furniture and decor shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Repetitive and limited gameplay after initial progression
- 🔍 Lack of variety in furniture and clothing options
- 🤖 Repetitive and limited dialogue with partner
- 🚫 Inability to interact with furniture and pets
- 🧱 Restrictive room/house layout and size

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not always working or crashing the game
- Glitches with character dialogue and furniture placement
- Inconsistent or missing rewards after completing tasks

**Requested features**

- Expand house with more rooms, floors, or outdoor space
- Add mini-games or other interactive activities
- Increase variety of furniture, clothing, and pet options
- Allow more control and interaction with characters and environment
- Implement a social/multiplayer feature to visit friends' homes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Pocket Love! free?

Pocket Love! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Pocket Love!?

Pocket Love! is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21M ratings, while Pocket Love! averages 4.7 from 249K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Pocket Love! have ads?

Pocket Love! shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Pocket Love!?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Pocket Love! fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pocket Love! on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Pocket Love!?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Pocket Love! at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*