# Roblox vs Swordigo

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Swordigo's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 7.9K). Swordigo's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 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 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Swordigo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swordigo 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 7.9K, 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 95% of Swordigo's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Swordigo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Swordigo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordigo/id499125840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Touch Foo](https://appshunter.io/developer/331891508) |

## 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, #2 Top Grossing · Games, #11 Top Free · Games, #12 Top Grossing, #78 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


### Swordigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordigo/id499125840)

Embark on an epic adventure in a magical realm filled with challenges. Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and gain experience to level up your character. Discover powerful weapons, items, and spells to aid you in your quest.

**Highlights:** Explore a magical realm, Gain experience and level up, Find powerful weapons and spells, Dynamic lighting system, Optimized touch controls, Game Center achievements, iCloud save syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guiding Compass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Charming graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🕰️ Nostalgic retro feel
- 🏆 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Occasional control issues
- 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
- 🕰️ Short game length
- 📢 Intrusive ads at times

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with key items
- Crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Swordigo 2 or sequel
- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings
- Expanded story and lore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Swordigo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Swordigo?

Swordigo is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Swordigo averages 4.8 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Swordigo have ads?

Swordigo shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Swordigo?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Swordigo every 5 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 29, 2026 and Swordigo on September 28, 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.*