Comparison

Roblox vs SpongeBob

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roblox

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)
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ROBLOX – MILLIONS OF GAMES ACROSS EVERY GENRE. PLAY FREE. Roblox is home to every kind of game, for every kind of player. Compete in high-octane racing games, battle it out in hardcore tactical shooters, or put your survival skills to the test in unpredictable environments. Embark on an epic adventure in immersive RPGs, build massive empires in tycoons, or dive into horror, anime, and sports games with friends worldwide. Roblox is constantly evolving, with unique experiences and ambitious, high-fidelity games built by a global community including professional studios, indie teams, and solo creators. There’s always something new to discover every day. Start playing some of the most popular games on Roblox today, including Dress to Impress, RIVALS, Steal a Brainrot, Brookhaven RP, Adopt Me! and more. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON ROBLOX PLAY ONLINE MULTIPLAYER GAMES - Discover deep role-playing games, immersive simulators, action-packed adventures, and more - Explore trending experiences and new games daily - Compete in massive multiplayer battles, run your own digital business, or embark on epic quests - Games may contain optional in-game purchases, including lootboxes and other items CREATE YOUR OWN AVATAR - Customize your avatar with detailed clothing, accessories, and dynamic hairstyles - Discover thousands of user-created 3D avatar items in the Marketplace - Express yourself with unique emotes, and fashion CHAT, COMPETE, AND EXPLORE TOGETHER—ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - Hang out and play with friends in cross-platform multiplayer games on mobile, tablet, PC, console, and VR headsets - Join a Party and jump into competitive or social experiences together - Age-verified users can communicate in real-time via voice chat or text CREATE, PLAY, AND SHARE ON ROBLOX - Design high-fidelity games and virtual spaces using the Roblox Studio engine on Windows or Mac - Publish your experiences and empower yourself as a creator in a massive global community - Dive into immersive 3D multiplayer games and safe, inclusive environments designed for users of all ages - Enjoy endless new content added daily and share your creations with millions of players ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH ROBLOX PLUS - Get up to 20% discounts on in-game items, enjoy fee-free Robux transfers, and receive a distinct profile badge - Host free, unlimited private servers for your friends - Publish, trade, and resell your own custom avatar creations on the Marketplace INDUSTRY-LEADING SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND CIVILITY - Advanced content filtering and age-appropriate moderation - Access age-verified spaces and manage your privacy with Roblox Kids and Select Accounts - Clear community guidelines promoting respectful interactions - Dedicated trust & safety teams working around the clock CREATE YOUR OWN GAMES: https://www.roblox.com/develop SUPPORT: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us CONTACT: https://corp.roblox.com/contact/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.roblox.com/info/privacy PARENT’S GUIDE: https://corp.roblox.com/parents/ TERMS OF USE: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846 PLEASE NOTE: A network connection is required. Roblox works best over Wi-Fi. ※ Information on App Permissions: Roblox requires the following permissions for your seamless use of the Roblox app. [Optional Permissions] Notification: For sending notifications (related to the services, experiences, etc.) Microphone: For in-game voice chat features Camera: For animating your avatar with your movement Contacts: For contact importer features (find other users you may know and make recommendations for friends) * You can use the app regardless of whether or not you consent to optional permissions * Certain app features may not work properly if you refuse optional permissions

About

SpongeBob

Embark on a cosmic adventure as SpongeBob, using wish-granting tears to navigate bizarre Wishworlds. Master platforming skills, collect unique costumes, and explore diverse realms filled with familiar characters and original music.

Highlights
  • Platforming skills
  • 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes
  • 7 distinct Wishworlds
  • Buddy movie banter
  • Original voice actors
  • New soundtrack
Features
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Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle - with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake! * Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick * Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar * Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom * Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick * Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors * Brand-new soundtrack from the composers of Battle for Bikini Bottom + dozens of songs from the series!

Screenshots

Roblox4 screens
SpongeBob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roblox at Free against SpongeBob's $10.99. Roblox also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (20M vs 221). SpongeBob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Roblox is free to download; SpongeBob costs $10.99 up front. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SpongeBob asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 221, 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 54% of SpongeBob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roblox ships an update weekly, SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Roblox versus SpongeBob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobloxSpongeBob
PriceFree — better$10.99
Rating4.5 (20M ratings) — better4.0 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings20M — better221
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#1 — better#78
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB1.5 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRoblox CorporationTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

Roblox

All ratings20,129,792 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews36,493 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.5%

SpongeBob

All ratings221 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative30.6%

User reviews

Roblox

From 20M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless games and experiences
  • 🤝 Ability to make virtual friends
  • 🎨 Customizable avatars
  • 🎮 Wide variety of game genres
  • 👍 Fun and engaging for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Ineffective moderation and reporting system
  • 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games
  • 🤔 Confusing chat/tag system
  • 🔒 Concerns about online safety and predators

SpongeBob

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent graphics and animations
  • 💡 Variety of costumes and outfits
  • 🎨 Vibrant and colorful visuals
  • 🎯 Faithful to the SpongeBob universe

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive or glitchy controls
  • 💾 Inconsistent or lost save progress
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times

Bugs and requests

Roblox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent disconnections and server issues
  • Glitches that delete purchased items
  • Inconsistent chat filtering and tagging

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

SpongeBob

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during boss fights and level transitions
  • Invisible objects and glitchy environments
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Inconsistent checkpoint activation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement different gameplay speeds
  • Improve save/load functionality
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Roblox

Subscriptions1
  • Roblox Premium 450$4.991 Month
One-time15
  • 80 ROBUX$0.99
  • Premium 80 Robux$0.99
  • Premium 88 Subscribed$0.99
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  • Premium 160 Robux$1.99
  • Premium 240 Robux$2.99
  • Premium 320 Robux$3.99
  • 400 Robux Premium$4.99
  • 440 Robux Subscribed$4.99
  • Roblox Premium 450 One Month$4.99
  • 800 ROBUX$9.99
  • 800 Robux Premium$9.99
  • 880 Robux Subscribed$9.99
  • Roblox Premium 1000 One Month$9.99
  • 1700 Robux Premium$19.99
  • Roblox Premium 2200 One Month$19.99
None

SpongeBob

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roblox free?
Roblox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpongeBob free?
SpongeBob costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roblox or SpongeBob?
Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while SpongeBob averages 4.0 from 221 ratings.
Do Roblox or SpongeBob have ads?
Neither Roblox nor SpongeBob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roblox or SpongeBob?
Roblox ships an update weekly, and SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 24, 2026 and SpongeBob on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Roblox or SpongeBob?
Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and SpongeBob at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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