# Roblox vs Blocky Roads

The clearest difference is price: Roblox at Free against Blocky Roads's $0.99. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 2K). Blocky Roads's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Roblox is free to download; Blocky Roads costs $0.99 up front. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Blocky Roads sells 2 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 4.6 for Blocky Roads. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 2K, 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 81% of Blocky Roads's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Blocky Roads every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Blocky Roads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-roads/id720725216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #93 |
| Size | 224 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Dogbyte Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503817968) |

## 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


### Blocky Roads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-roads/id720725216)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Drive through diverse landscapes to collect scattered farm parts after a tornado. Rebuild your farm by customizing vehicles or building your own from scratch. Enjoy a physics-based racing adventure with beautiful voxel graphics and challenging tracks.

**Highlights:** Physics-based racing, Farm rebuilding, Car editor, Voxel graphics, 12 tracks to conquer, 10 challenge tracks, Customizable character

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Slots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Unlock All Cars | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique car customization features
- 🚗 Enjoyable driving experience
- 🏆 Challenging levels and time trials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Concerns about vehicle upgrade costs
- 🕹️ Lacking multiplayer or social features
- 🌐 Limited number of levels and tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with community car uploads
- Vehicles becoming less effective after certain upgrades

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Expanded car customization options
- Multiplayer racing and leaderboards
- Checkpoint system to avoid full restarts
- Level editor or track creation tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Blocky Roads free?

Blocky Roads costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Blocky Roads?

Blocky Roads is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Blocky Roads averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Blocky Roads have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Blocky Roads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Blocky Roads?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Blocky Roads every 8 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Blocky Roads on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Blocky Roads?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Blocky Roads at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*