# Roblox vs Space Survival

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roblox at 60% against Space Survival's 10%. Roblox also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (20M vs 14). On price, update cadence, 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 Space Survival sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 14, 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 10% of Space Survival's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Space Survival fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Space Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survival-sci-fi-rpg/id6737256400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [GemJam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738911634) |

## 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, #15 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


### Space Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-survival-sci-fi-rpg/id6737256400)

Embark on an offline survival adventure in a hostile galaxy. As the last surviving crew member, you must explore planets, gather resources, and battle alien creatures to rebuild your spaceship and survive. Customize your character and craft essential items to overcome extreme conditions.

**Highlights:** Offline survival gameplay, Open-world space exploration, Character skill customization, Resource gathering and crafting, Spaceship building and design, Alien creature combat

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modification lootbox x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reanimator x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Powerful exosuit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multitool | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x650 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mining Drone x10 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x5 | $9.49 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x1400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Crystals x2300 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Resources Lootbox x10 | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Space Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Space Survival?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Space Survival averages 3.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Space Survival have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Space Survival shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Space Survival?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Space Survival fortnightly. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Space Survival on September 18, 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.*