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Roblox
ParentMode's take
13+ with active parental involvement; 16+ for independent use
Roblox is a user-generated content platform where safety depends heavily on which games a child plays and how well moderation keeps pace with millions of creators. The mix of cartoon/fantasy violence, loot boxes (which normalize spending mechanics), and open social features creates cumulative exposure that benefits from adult awareness until early teen years.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 12+
- Developer
- Roblox Corporation
- Category
- Games
- Average rating
- 4.5 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-06-29
Apple content advisories
- Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
- Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence
- Loot Boxes
- Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-06. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check the app's privacy label on the App Store; assume any in-app chat or user-generated content could be logged, and remind your child that conversations with other players are not private.
Controls
Use device-level Screen Time (iOS) or Family Link (Android) to set app limits and restrict in-app purchases, and explore Roblox's own parental controls in account settings.
A cautious next step
If your child is under 13 and interested in creative games, consider curated, single-player game alternatives that don't include social chat or in-game purchases.
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.