Roblox review

Roblox ranks first because it is less a single game than a free library of them. Roblox Corporation describes millions of games across every genre, from racing and tactical shooters to RPGs, tycoons, horror and sports, built by professional studios, indie teams and solo creators, and new ones appear daily. That breadth means one 225.2 MB install can replace a folder of separate apps. Multiplayer is cross-platform across mobile, tablet, PC, console and VR headsets, so a phone player can join friends on other hardware. The app holds a 4.5 rating from 21 million ratings on the US App Store and shows 1B+ downloads on Google Play. The trade-offs are real: the US listing rates it 13+, notes advertising and loot boxes, and quality varies from one experience to the next. Roblox Premium starts at $4.99 a month and is optional. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not play every experience.

Who it is for

Phone owners who want one free install that covers almost every genre and plays with friends on PC and console.

Price

Free to play; Roblox Premium starts at $4.99 a month on the US App Store.

Roblox Premium 450 One Month $4.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Millions of games across racing, shooters, RPGs, tycoons, horror, anime and sports
• Popular experiences such as Dress to Impress, RIVALS, Brookhaven RP and Steal a Brainrot
• Cross-platform multiplayer on mobile, tablet, PC, console and VR headsets
• Avatar customization with thousands of user-created items in the Marketplace
• Roblox Plus perks, including up to 20% off in-game items and free private servers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One download gives access to a huge, constantly updated catalog
• Strength: Plays with friends on other devices
• Strength: Parental controls and age assurance listed on the App Store
• Weakness: Rated 13+ on the US App Store
• Weakness: The listing says it contains advertising and loot boxes
• Weakness: Quality varies a lot between user-made games

Key facts

• App Store rating: 4.5 from 21M ratings
• Google Play downloads: 1B+
• Age rating: 13+
• Requires: iOS 14.0 or later
• App size: 225.2 MB

Where it ranks

Roblox is No. 1 in our Best Free Game Apps verdict.