# Roblox vs Monster Spa Resort

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roblox at 60% against Monster Spa Resort's 0%. Roblox also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 18 months). Monster Spa Resort's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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 Monster Spa Resort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roblox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Monster Spa Resort's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Monster Spa Resort every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Monster Spa Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-spa-resort/id910305911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Ninjafish Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/510662700) |

## 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, #10 Top Free · Games, #10 Top Grossing, #49 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


### Monster Spa Resort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-spa-resort/id910305911)

Help a monster princess get ready for her spa visit with spooky treatments and a fun dress-up session. Choose from a variety of outfits, accessories, and hairstyles to create her perfect look.

**Highlights:** Spooky spa treatments, Monster princess makeover, Extensive dress-up options, Variety of outfits and accessories, Hairstyle customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Monsters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Face Paint Activities | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Makeup Activities | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Mini Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bathroom Activities | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spa Activity | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Dress Up Monster Boy Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Dress Up Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Monster Spa Resort free?

Monster Spa Resort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Monster Spa Resort?

Roblox is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Monster Spa Resort averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Roblox or Monster Spa Resort have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Monster Spa Resort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Monster Spa Resort?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Monster Spa Resort every 18 months. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 26, 2026 and Monster Spa Resort on October 16, 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.*