# Roblox vs Criminal Case

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Criminal Case's shown. Roblox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (20M vs 36K). Criminal Case's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Criminal Case sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Criminal Case 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 36K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Criminal Case every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Criminal Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 36K |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #140 |
| Size | 224 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Pretty Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/767473892) |

## 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


### Criminal Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/criminal-case-hidden-objects/id767473889)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating detective adventure by investigating crime scenes, gathering clues, and interrogating suspects. Analyze evidence to uncover the truth and bring murderers to justice in a grim city. Prove your detective prowess in this immersive hidden object game.

**Highlights:** Investigate crime scenes, Examine and analyze clues, Interrogate witnesses and suspects, Solve murder cases, Play with friends, Analyze evidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Instant Analysis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ham | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Instant Analysis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Complete Meal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 Burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Burgers + 1 Free Orange Juice | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and intriguing game
- 🕵️‍♀️ Interesting crime stories and puzzles
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- ⌚ Slow energy recharge and long wait times
- 🤖 Poor customer support and lack of response
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and tedious tasks
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to Facebook and sync progress
- Disappearing energy and in-game items
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to save energy and progress across sessions
- More efficient energy system and reduced wait times
- Improved customer support and communication
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Criminal Case free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Criminal Case?

Criminal Case is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Criminal Case averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Criminal Case have ads?

Criminal Case shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Criminal Case?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Criminal Case every 3 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Criminal Case on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roblox or Criminal Case?

Roblox currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Criminal Case at #140. 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.*