# Roblox vs Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ

The clearest difference is monetization model: Roblox at free with in-app purchases against Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ's subscription. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 256) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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 Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 256, 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 44% of Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | [4.5 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mods-for-minecraft-pe/id6499263604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 256 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [ProDevTaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647803443) |

## 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, #39 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


### Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mods-for-minecraft-pe/id6499263604)

Discover and install a vast library of mods, add-ons, and skins to transform your block game experience. Create your own unique modifications by combining elements and share your creations with others. Enhance gameplay with new biomes, mobs, items, and visual effects.

**Highlights:** Expansive add-ons library, Effortless installation, Custom add-on packs, New biomes and mobs, Advanced tools and items, Visual enhancements, Personalize gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ free?

Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Roblox and Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20M and 256 ratings respectively.

### Do Roblox or Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ shows ads.

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

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mods for Minecraft PE ㅤ on September 24, 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.*