Terraria is the better app overall, scoring 9.2 to 7.7. Terraria wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Roblox on 0, with 1 tied.
Players who want Minecraft-style building with more combat and bosses
Kids, teens and friend groups who want a different game every night
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Terraria | Roblox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Casual & Party Games | Casual & Party Games |
| Category rank | #1 of 8 | #6 of 8 |
| Developer | Re-Logic | Roblox Corporation |
| Pricing | Paid | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | No | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Terraria better than Roblox?
Terraria is the better app overall, scoring 9.2 to 7.7. Terraria wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Roblox on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Terraria or Roblox?
Terraria: $4.99 in the App Store with no in-app purchases; Terraria+ is on Apple Arcade. Roblox: Free; Robux and Roblox Premium from $4.99 a month in the App Store. On value for money, Terraria scores higher.
Do Terraria and Roblox work on the same devices?
Only Terraria runs on Linux.
Which is more private, Terraria or Roblox?
Terraria scores higher on privacy (9.8/10). App Store label: the developer says it collects no data from this app, so nothing is used to track you or linked to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Terraria
- One purchase, no ads or in-app purchases
- Huge amount of content, kept in sync with PC
- Label says no data is collected
- Touch controls are fiddly in combat
- Online play needs a hosted game or PC server
Terraria is the sandbox for players who want a fight with their building. You dig into a randomly generated 2D world, craft better gear from what you find, and summon bosses that push you toward the next tier of loot. The 1.4.5 update brought new bosses, mounts and a smarter crafting menu to mobile alongside PC. It's one cheap purchase, and the label says no data is collected. Touch controls take practice.
Full Terraria review
Roblox
- Endless variety for free
- Friends follow you across games
- Anyone can create and publish
- Robux offers and loot boxes are everywhere
- Lots of personal data linked to you
Roblox is less a game than a giant arcade of games made by its players, from obbies and tycoons to horror and role-play. You hop between experiences with one avatar and one friends list, and anyone can build their own. Quality swings wildly, Robux offers are everywhere, and the App Store lists ads and loot boxes. Chat now needs an age check, which helps, but parents should still set controls.
Full Roblox review
