Roblox vs Subnautica

How do Roblox and Subnautica compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Roblox	Subnautica
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Paid
Difficulty	variable	medium
Ad intensity	low	none
In-app-purchase pressure	high	none
Typical session	variable	long
Rating	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	19,883,513	1,186
Reviews say	What players like Huge variety of games across all genres Social multiplayer with friends and avatar customization User-created content and games launch daily Common complaints Recent chat restrictions and age verification systems separating friends Safety concerns including exploitation, harassment, and kidnapping risks Controversial updates and account bans without clear explanations	What players like Story-rich exploration with beautiful diverse ecosystems No internet/WiFi required, single purchase model Multiple game modes (Survival, Freedom, Creative) Common complaints Black screen crashes on launch, menu unresponsive despite audio playing Auto-save functionality causes freezing and crashes Poor draw distance especially on iPad Pro M5

Roblox — A massive social platform hosting thousands of user-created games across every genre, from simulators and RPGs to multiplayer shooters and tycoons. (rated variable difficulty, low ad pressure) Subnautica — Explore a vast alien ocean planet, craft equipment, pilot submarines, and survive against deadly creatures in this open-world underwater adventure. (rated medium difficulty, none ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.