Roblox vs Super Mario Run

How do Roblox and Super Mario Run 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	Super Mario Run
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	variable	medium
Ad intensity	low	none
In-app-purchase pressure	high	high
Typical session	variable	short
Rating	4.5 / 5	3.8 / 5
Ratings count	19,883,513	78,213
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 Ad-free experience praised by players Engaging Remix 10 mode with bite-sized courses Fun Kingdom Builder and Toad Rally modes Common complaints Requires $10 payment to unlock full game past World 1 Frequent crashes and stability issues reported Requires internet connection to play

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) Super Mario Run — A stylish one-handed platformer where you tap to guide Mario through obstacle courses while collecting coins and rescuing Princess Peach. (rated medium difficulty, none ad pressure)

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