# Roblox vs Haunted Dorm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haunted Dorm at none against Roblox's 16. Haunted Dorm also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Roblox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20M vs 1.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Haunted Dorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.4 for Haunted Dorm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 62% of Haunted Dorm's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Haunted Dorm every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Haunted Dorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-dorm/id1609347000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Beijing Mihuan Games Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257653993) |

## 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, #8 Top Free · Games, #22 Top Grossing, #67 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


### Haunted Dorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-dorm/id1609347000)

Survive a relentless ghost by hiding in a room and building defenses. This horror-themed tower defense and escape game challenges you to strategically construct and upgrade turrets to fend off evil spirits and win.

**Highlights:** Tower defense gameplay, Escape from ghosts, Build and upgrade turrets, Strategic facility placement, Horror-themed survival

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Great time-passing game
- ❤️ Satisfying progression system
- 🎨 Interesting concept and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty
- 🔒 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing screens and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent sound issues after watching ads
- Progress and unlocks reset when exiting the game
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to play with friends
- More levels and game modes
- Ability to choose difficulty settings
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Haunted Dorm free?

Haunted Dorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Haunted Dorm?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Haunted Dorm averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Haunted Dorm have ads?

Haunted Dorm shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Haunted Dorm?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Haunted Dorm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Haunted Dorm on September 25, 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.*