# Roblox vs Sonic Prime Dash

Roblox and Sonic Prime Dash both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Sonic Prime Dash's written reviews are positive against 60% of Roblox's. Sonic Prime Dash also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Roblox's advantage is ratings volume (20M vs 57K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sonic Prime Dash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.6 for Sonic Prime Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 57K, 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 86% of Sonic Prime Dash's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Sonic Prime Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-prime-dash/id6445996493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 57K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## 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, #8 Top Free · Games, #8 Top Grossing, #42 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


### Sonic Prime Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-prime-dash/id6445996493)

Race through vibrant 3D courses as the world's fastest hedgehog, dodging obstacles and battling iconic villains. Unlock new characters and their unique abilities to climb the leaderboards in this action-packed endless runner. Requires a Netflix membership to play.

**Highlights:** High-speed 3D racing, Jump over obstacles, Battle iconic villains, Unlockable characters with unique abilities, Stunning graphics and diverse zones, Leaderboard competition

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster than original Sonic Dash
- 👍 No microtransactions or ads
- 👍 Free Prime characters at start
- 🚀 Improved red star ring collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play
- 🤔 Essentially just a reskin of Sonic Dash
- 🤔 Lacks new content/levels compared to original

**Reported bugs**

- Progress randomly resets
- Certain character tokens only drop
- Bosses become impossible to beat

**Requested features**

- Add more Sonic Prime characters and levels
- Include Prime music, voice lines, and locations
- Allow login with existing Sonic Dash account
- Improve boss fight difficulty scaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Sonic Prime Dash free?

Sonic Prime Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Sonic Prime Dash?

Sonic Prime Dash is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Sonic Prime Dash averages 4.6 from 57K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Sonic Prime Dash have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Sonic Prime Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Sonic Prime Dash?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Sonic Prime Dash on September 27, 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.*