# Roblox vs Stick Ranger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stick Ranger at none against Roblox's 16. Stick Ranger also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%). Roblox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, 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. Stick Ranger asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.6 for Stick Ranger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 291, 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 88% of Stick Ranger's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Stick Ranger every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Stick Ranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-ranger/id857566887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 10 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) | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) |

## 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, #3 Top Grossing · Games, #7 Top Free · Games, #12 Top Grossing, #47 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


### Stick Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-ranger/id857566887)

Embark on an action RPG adventure with four stick figures. Explore diverse environments, battle enemies, and upgrade weapons. Level up your character by assigning experience points to attributes.

**Highlights:** Action RPG gameplay, Explore diverse environments, Battle enemies, Upgrade weapons, Character attribute customization, Level up system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤖 Addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Nostalgic experience
- 💎 Challenging and rewarding
- 🕹️ Fun and simple

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive grinding required
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Lack of player control
- 🚫 No option to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Map and menu buttons not working
- Certain weapons/abilities not functioning
- Inconsistent enemy behavior
- Progression-blocking issues

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve character controls
- Introduce new classes and updates
- Provide an option to disable ads
- Enhance in-game descriptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Stick Ranger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Stick Ranger?

Stick Ranger is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Stick Ranger averages 4.6 from 291 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Stick Ranger have ads?

Stick Ranger shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Stick Ranger?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Stick Ranger every 5 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stick Ranger on September 21, 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.*