# Roblox vs Smash Dude® 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Roblox at 20M against Smash Dude® 2's 1.8K. Roblox also leads on chart position (#1 vs unranked). Smash Dude® 2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roblox sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Smash Dude® 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Roblox against 4.6 for Smash Dude® 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roblox has 20M ratings behind it against 1.8K, 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 63% of Smash Dude® 2's.

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, Smash Dude® 2 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roblox | Smash Dude® 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dude-2/id999294090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20M** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Roblox Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/431946155) | [Firezoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/349920710) |

## 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, #12 Top Grossing, #61 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


### Smash Dude® 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dude-2/id999294090)

Engage in an addictive idle clicker game where you repeatedly smash a regenerating character. Upgrade weapons and unlock idle income sources to become the strongest and wealthiest.

**Highlights:** Tap to destroy Smash Dude, Upgrade weapons incrementally, Unlock idle income Exercises, Collect 30+ weapons, Upgrade 30 Idle Exercises, Destroy 9 different Dudes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Dudes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Hangouts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $54.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💪 Satisfying smashing experience
- 🎉 Awesome graphics and sounds
- 🏆 Great progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to make in-app purchases
- Unable to collect coins and gems as advertised
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Smash Dude 3 and 4 development
- More content and levels
- Ability to disable prestige feature
- Cheaper in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roblox free?

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

### Is Smash Dude® 2 free?

Smash Dude® 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roblox or Smash Dude® 2?

Smash Dude® 2 is rated higher. Roblox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20M ratings, while Smash Dude® 2 averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Roblox or Smash Dude® 2 have ads?

Neither Roblox nor Smash Dude® 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roblox or Smash Dude® 2?

Roblox ships an update every 6 days, and Smash Dude® 2 every 11 days. Most recently, Roblox was updated on October 26, 2026 and Smash Dude® 2 on October 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.*