# Roblox vs Strike Wing

The clearest difference is price: Roblox at Free against Strike Wing's $2.99. Roblox also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (21M vs 15). Strike Wing's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Roblox is free to download; Strike Wing costs $2.99 up front. Roblox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Strike Wing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.4 for Strike Wing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 21M ratings behind it against 15, 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 42% of Strike Wing's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Strike Wing every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Strike Wing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (21M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-wing-raptor-rising/id715657864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21M** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## 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 · Action, #2 Top Free · Adventure, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #21 Top Grossing, #80 Top Free (US App Store)

Explore millions of user-created games across every genre, from racing and RPGs to simulators and horror. Customize your avatar, play with friends on any device, and even create your own games. Offers robust safety features and a constantly evolving world of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Millions of user-created games, Play with friends cross-platform, Avatar customization, Create your own games, In-game purchases available, Voice and text chat

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roblox Premium 450 | $4.99 | per month |
| Roblox Premium 450 One Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roblox Premium 1000 One Month | $9.99 | 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


### Strike Wing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-wing-raptor-rising/id715657864)

Engage in thrilling single-player space combat with sharp controls and stunning visuals. Pilot diverse spacecraft through dynamic missions, from asteroid fields to deep space, and master each ship's unique characteristics. Experience story-driven campaigns and endlessly challenging modes.

**Highlights:** Beautiful space graphics, Fluid virtual stick, accelerometer, or controller support, Engaging story mode, Challenging adaptable missions, Wide array of customizable ships, Apple TV and iCloud support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F25 Cormoran | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| F37 Sparrow | $1.99 | one-time |
| F35 Eagle | $1.99 | one-time |
| F17 Albatross | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| I25 Wolf | $2.99 | one-time |
| I7 Armadillo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instant Levelup x5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Credits Pack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great visuals and graphics
- 👍 Good space combat gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and missions
- 👍 Improved controls over time
- 👍 Reminiscent of classic space sims

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tiny fonts are hard to read
- 🐛 Rolling subtitles are difficult to follow
- 🐛 Controls can be awkward/unplayable
- 🐛 Targeting system issues
- 🐛 Enemies fly through asteroids

**Reported bugs**

- Text needs updating
- Rolling subtitles
- Joystick placement issue
- Everything disappears (save data)
- Targeting system doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Make text easier to read
- Stationary subtitles
- Strafing ability
- Customization options
- Open world mode with exploration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Strike Wing free?

Strike Wing costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Strike Wing?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21M ratings, while Strike Wing averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Strike Wing have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Strike Wing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Strike Wing?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Strike Wing every 3 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on November 11, 2026 and Strike Wing on November 5, 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.*