# Roblox vs Sling Kong

The clearest difference is ads: Roblox at none against Sling Kong's shown. Roblox also leads on ratings volume (20M vs 19K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Sling Kong's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sling Kong sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sling Kong holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 19K, 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 85% of Sling Kong's.

Roblox ships an update weekly, Sling Kong every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Sling Kong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-kong/id989080135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) |

## 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, #4 Top Grossing · Games, #9 Top Free · Games, #16 Top Grossing, #66 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


### Sling Kong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-kong/id989080135)

Bounce and swing your character upwards through challenging levels filled with traps and obstacles. Collect over 100 unique characters and compete with friends. Create custom characters using selfies and accessories.

**Highlights:** Upward scrolling gameplay, Dastardly traps and obstacles, Collect over 100 characters, Challenge friends, Create custom characters with selfies, Dress characters with accessories

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Orb Combo! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Village | $0.99 | one-time |
| Under The Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Special 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Theme Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game!
- 👍 Very fun and addictive
- 🐵 Cute and funny characters
- 💰 Lots of ways to earn coins
- 🎨 Fun themes and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive prizes and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🤯 World average too difficult to beat

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Prizes not showing up correctly
- Saved progress not loading on new devices
- Certain Kongs not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- More new and rare Kongs to collect
- Ability to trade or share Kongs with friends
- Hat store to buy hats for specific Kongs
- More mini-games and challenges
- Customizable levels or courses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Sling Kong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Sling Kong?

Sling Kong is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Sling Kong averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Sling Kong have ads?

Sling Kong shows ads; Roblox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Sling Kong?

Roblox ships an update weekly, and Sling Kong every 5 weeks. Most recently, Roblox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sling Kong on September 26, 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.*