# Roblox vs Buildcraft

The clearest difference is rating: Roblox at 4.5 against Buildcraft's 3.6. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 811). Buildcraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Buildcraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 811, 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 35% of Buildcraft's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Buildcraft every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Buildcraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.6 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildcraft/id740372768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 811 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Orz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/302792282) |

## 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, #12 Top Free · Games, #20 Top Grossing, #78 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


### Buildcraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildcraft/id740372768)

Explore a blocky world, mine resources, and build anything you can imagine. Choose survival mode to battle monsters and manage hunger, or creative mode for unlimited building.

**Highlights:** Sandbox exploration, Survival mode with combat and hunger, Creative mode for unlimited building, Mining and crafting, Farming and magic systems, Redstone circuits for machines, Multiplayer online play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sandbox game like Minecraft
- 👍 Customizable worlds
- 🎨 Creative building options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🙄 Lack of features compared to Minecraft
- 💸 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Worlds not loading properly
- Camera controls not working
- Inventory issues
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Add animals and mobs
- Improve camera controls
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add more block/item variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Buildcraft free?

Buildcraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Buildcraft averages 3.6 from 811 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Buildcraft have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Buildcraft shows ads.

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

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Buildcraft every 3 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Buildcraft on September 23, 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.*