# Roblox vs Build Your Rocket

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roblox at 60% against Build Your Rocket's 0%. Roblox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20M vs 66). Build Your Rocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence 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. Build Your Rocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Build Your Rocket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Roblox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Build Your Rocket's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Build Your Rocket fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Build Your Rocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-your-rocket/id1634623665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Clap Clap Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435219840) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #3 Top Free · Action, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #24 Top Grossing, #76 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


### Build Your Rocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-your-rocket/id1634623665)

Design and construct your own powerful rocket with optimal fuel and speed. Launch into space to explore distant planets, achieve higher scores, and unlock new levels in this interstellar adventure.

**Highlights:** Build custom rockets, Manage fuel and speed, Explore different planets, Unlock new levels, Compete for high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Build Your Rocket free?

Build Your Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Build Your Rocket?

Build Your Rocket is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Build Your Rocket averages 4.8 from 66 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Build Your Rocket have ads?

Build Your Rocket shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Build Your Rocket?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Build Your Rocket fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Build Your Rocket on September 8, 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.*