# Roblox vs Labo Mechanical Studio

Roblox and Labo Mechanical Studio both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Labo Mechanical Studio's written reviews are positive against 60% of Roblox's. Labo Mechanical Studio also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Roblox's advantage is ratings volume (20M vs 48) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Labo Mechanical Studio 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 4.5 for Labo Mechanical Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 48, 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 89% of Labo Mechanical Studio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Labo Mechanical Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labo-mechanical-studiokids/id1585327314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Labo Lado Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475943829) |

## 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, #3 Top Grossing · Games, #11 Top Free · Games, #19 Top Grossing, #96 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


### Labo Mechanical Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labo-mechanical-studiokids/id1585327314)

This app guides children to build and understand mechanical devices through interactive tutorials and free creation. It offers a variety of parts and materials to explore principles like pistons, cams, and gears, fostering creativity and STEM learning.

**Highlights:** Extensive mechanical device tutorials, Learn through imitation and practice, Variety of parts and materials, Free creation of mechanical devices, Add appearance and decoration, Game and special effects components, Share creations online

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Labo Mechanical Studio free?

Labo Mechanical Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Labo Mechanical Studio?

Roblox and Labo Mechanical Studio are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20M and 48 ratings respectively.

### Do Roblox or Labo Mechanical Studio have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Labo Mechanical Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Labo Mechanical Studio?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Labo Mechanical Studio weekly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 30, 2026 and Labo Mechanical Studio 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.*