# Roblox vs Multiplayer for Minecraft PE

The clearest difference is price: Roblox at Free against Multiplayer for Minecraft PE's $2.99. Roblox also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Multiplayer for Minecraft PE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Roblox is free to download; Multiplayer for Minecraft PE costs $2.99 up front. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Multiplayer for Minecraft PE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 484, 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 37% of Multiplayer for Minecraft PE's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Multiplayer for Minecraft PE every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Multiplayer for Minecraft PE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.1 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-for-minecraft-pe/id609704981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 484 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Innovative Devs](https://appshunter.io/developer/513315144) |

## 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 Grossing · Games, #3 Top Free · Action, #14 Top Free · Games, #16 Top Grossing, #98 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


### Multiplayer for Minecraft PE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-for-minecraft-pe/id609704981)

Host and play Minecraft PE online from your device without a PC. Connect to hundreds of public servers or create private ones for friends. Features free in-game voice chat and server management tools.

**Highlights:** Host Minecraft PE servers on device, Play on public servers, Create private servers for friends, Free in-game voice chat, Server user management (kick/ban), Add friends and invite to servers, Server history and user profiles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 One of the best apps ever
- 🚀 Great for multiplayer and making friends
- 🚀 Allowed for easy server hosting and joining
- 👍 Provided a fun and memorable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Servers no longer work or are unavailable
- 🐛 Frequent errors when trying to host or join servers
- 🐛 VPN issues and disconnections
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer versions of Minecraft

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot host or join servers due to error messages
- Crashes and freezes when trying to connect to servers
- Facebook integration and login issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to see friends' online status and servers
- Improve server browsing and joining experience
- Restore Bluetooth multiplayer functionality
- Provide better moderation tools to control inappropriate content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Multiplayer for Minecraft PE free?

Multiplayer for Minecraft PE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Multiplayer for Minecraft PE?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Multiplayer for Minecraft PE averages 3.1 from 484 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Multiplayer for Minecraft PE have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Multiplayer for Minecraft PE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Multiplayer for Minecraft PE?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Multiplayer for Minecraft PE every 2 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 1, 2026 and Multiplayer for Minecraft PE on October 1, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*