# Roblox vs MonsterCrafter

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against MonsterCrafter's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 6.6K). MonsterCrafter's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 60%) and rating (4.7 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 MonsterCrafter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MonsterCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 6.6K, 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 76% of MonsterCrafter's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, MonsterCrafter every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | MonsterCrafter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstercrafter/id660928091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 6.6K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) |

## What reviewers say

### Roblox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Action, #1 Top Grossing · Adventure, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #3 Top Free · Action, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #10 Top Free · Games, #13 Top Grossing, #57 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


### MonsterCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstercrafter/id660928091)

Design, train, and battle your own unique monsters in this sequel to Guncrafter. Explore dungeons, compete against others online, and join friends in clan challenges. The game features player-created monsters and instant multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Monster crafting and customization, Monster training and care, Dungeon exploration, Online multiplayer battles, Clan co-op challenges, Player-created monster world

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hat Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tattoo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of DIamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| King Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very fun game
- 👍 Unique monster creation
- 🎨 Customizable monsters
- 🤖 Engaging combat system
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with monster creation and naming
- ⏱️ Slow progression/grind
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 No sound mute option
- 🔍 Lack of clan/multiplayer features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to name/submit new monsters
- Blocks not placing properly in monster creation
- Crashes and data loss issues
- Multiplayer bugs and disconnects
- Glitches with clan progression

**Requested features**

- Add more monster elements (e.g. wind, light, darkness)
- Improve clan/multiplayer functionality
- Allow more customization options for monsters
- Implement a training mode for testing attacks
- Add a save/backup feature to prevent data loss


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is MonsterCrafter free?

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

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

MonsterCrafter is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while MonsterCrafter averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Roblox or MonsterCrafter have ads?

MonsterCrafter shows ads; Roblox does not.

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

Roblox ships an update weekly, and MonsterCrafter every 4 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and MonsterCrafter on September 26, 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.*