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Roblox
ParentMode's take
14+ with active parental involvement; under 14 only with strict spending and social controls enabled
Roblox is a user-generated content platform where moderation is crowd-sourced, meaning exposure to inappropriate chat, unvetted games, and social contact with strangers is real. The loot-box economy and social pressure to spend are strong design patterns, particularly for younger players.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 12+
- Developer
- Roblox Corporation
- Category
- Games
- Average rating
- 4.5 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-08
Apple content advisories
- Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
- Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Loot Boxes
- Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Review Roblox's App Store privacy label carefully; assume chat logs and user-generated content may inform moderation systems and safety data collection.
Controls
Use device-level Screen Time (iOS) or Family Link (Android) to enforce spending limits and restrict direct messaging; enable Roblox's own account privacy settings to limit who can contact your child.
A cautious next step
If your child is under 14 and drawn to games, consider closed-world games with built-in moderation and no social chat as a lower-risk starting point.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or Roblox Corporation. Apps change; always check the current listing.