# Roblox vs Raft® Survival

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Raft® Survival's shown. Roblox also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Raft® Survival sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 Raft® Survival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 21M ratings behind it against 38K, 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 27% of Raft® Survival's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Raft® Survival every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Raft® Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-survival-multiplayer/id1599745755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21M** | 38K |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #111 |
| Size | 214 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Survival Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540088920) |

## 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, #3 Top Grossing · Games, #6 Top Free · Games, #11 Top Grossing, #50 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


### Raft® Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-survival-multiplayer/id1599745755)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Build and expand your dream raft with friends in this multiplayer survival game. Gather resources, craft tools and weapons, and manage hunger and thirst to stay alive. Team up with up to 10 players to explore the ocean and help each other survive.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer raft building, Crafting and resource gathering, Survival mechanics (hunger, thirst, health), Online co-op with friends, Character customization, Room creation and joining

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cooperative Game Mode | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Cooperative Game Mode | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Cooperative Game Mode | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Cooperative Game Mode | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Multiplayer Game Mode | $59.99 | per year |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden hook | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer newbie set | $2.99 | one-time |
| offer_currency_hard_1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Death Match | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Death Match Room | $3.99 | one-time |
| offer_build_thatch | $4.49 | one-time |
| offer_currency_hard_2 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play
- 👍 Multiplayer aspect
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of private servers
- 🔒 Can't kick/ban players

**Reported bugs**

- Motor and anchor don't work
- Radio transmitter doesn't function
- Inventory and progress not saved
- Raft and items get randomly deleted
- Spawning issues and player deaths

**Requested features**

- Add islands and exploration
- Implement working motor, anchor, and radio
- Allow character customization
- Add chat functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Raft® Survival free?

Raft® Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Raft® Survival?

Raft® Survival is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21M ratings, while Raft® Survival averages 4.5 from 38K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Raft® Survival have ads?

Raft® Survival shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Raft® Survival?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Raft® Survival every 2 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 31, 2026 and Raft® Survival on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Raft® Survival?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Raft® Survival at #111. 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.*