# BridgeBasher

> Design and destroy bridges with a realistic physics engine. (iPhone/iPad app by Jundroo, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgebasher/id324473106 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jundroo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311852133)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 301 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgebasher/id324473106/reviews.md

## What is BridgeBasher?

Design a bridge and then destroy it. Powered by a sophisticated physics engine, BridgeBasher realistically simulates your bridge reacting to destructive forces in real-time.
 
Create bridges in seconds through the bridge editor. If you make a mistake, simply tap the Undo button. Zoom in and out by pinching the screen and pan the view using a two finger drag.

BridgeBasher lets you destroy your bridge in a variety of ways:
- Ball Stack: Stack gigantic balls onto your bridge until it collapses so that you can quickly determine how much weight your bridge can support.
 
- Word Test: Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will destroy your bridge. The word test lets you sit back and watch as a series of weighty word-trains cross over your bridge. The word-trains become increasingly heavier, so only the strongest bridges will survive.

- Joint Weights: The joint weights test gives you the opportunity to apply destructive forces with pinpoint accuracy. Hang them from your bridge's joints and see how many joint weights it takes to bring your bridge down.
 
While testing, you can see how the strain is distributed across your bridge. Areas that are under immense strain are colored bright red, while other areas are colored green. This allows you to find and fix problem areas in your bridge.

Show your friends how awesome your bridge is or laugh at your dumb your friends' bridges are. BridgeBasher gives you the option to easily e-mail your bridge to whomever you wish.

## Key features

- Bridge editor
- Realistic physics engine
- Ball stack destruction test
- Word test destruction
- Joint weights test
- Real-time strain visualization
- Email bridge sharing

## What do users think of BridgeBasher?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great physics simulation
- 💡 Realistic bridge behavior
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Limited number of levels/tests
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when building complex bridges
- Leaderboard issues and lost progress
- Keyboard covers UI elements during saving
- Inconsistent physics behavior

**Most requested features**

- More bridge building materials and options
- Additional levels and challenge modes
- Ability to save and share bridges
- Improved performance and stability
- More varied testing scenarios (e.g. vehicles, weather)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 301)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgebasher/id324473106/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Update game so it works on new iOS

*2024-01-20, version 1.4.4*

I loved this game years ago when I was younger, I really want to play it again and I can’t download it!!!! Please update so I can!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Atualização?

*2022-03-28*

Adoraria poder voltar a jogar novamente.

### 5/5 — Update

*2021-05-08, version 1.4.4*

I think it’s a great game but I wish you guys would update it to work with iOS 14

### 5/5 — Love this game! But.......

*2019-12-02, version 1.4.4*

I used to play this game all the time I absolutely love it! But now it’s not compatible with the new iOS and I can’t redownload it. Hoping this review will convince the developer to make it compatible again! Thank you!

### 1/5 — Um please update

*2019-08-14, version 1.4.4*

Please update so I can play

### 5/5 — Old Times

*2019-03-13, version 1.4.4*

so i just remember this from years ago .. a shame it’s no longer available

### 2/5 — Update to iso 11

*2018-06-28, version 1.4.4*

Please update iso 11

### 1/5 — NEEDS UPDATE

*2018-03-22, version 1.4.4*

Please update this app to work with iOS 11

### 4/5 — Love braking my bridges

*2018-03-07, version 1.4.4*

A great way to enthuse future engineers

### 1/5 — No iOS 11 support

*2017-11-12, version 1.4.4*

Please update app to work in iOS 11

## Frequently asked questions about BridgeBasher

### What does BridgeBasher do?

BridgeBasher allows you to design your own bridges and then test their strength by simulating their destruction. It uses a sophisticated physics engine to realistically show how your bridges react to various forces and stresses in real-time.

### What are the different ways to destroy a bridge in the app?

The app offers several destruction methods. You can use the 'Ball Stack' to see how much weight your bridge can support, the 'Word Test' where increasingly heavy word-trains cross your bridge, or 'Joint Weights' to apply destructive forces with pinpoint accuracy to specific joints.

### Is BridgeBasher free to download and play?

Yes, BridgeBasher is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### How can I see where my bridge is weak?

During testing, the app visually displays the strain distribution across your bridge. Areas under immense strain are colored bright red, while less stressed areas are green. This color-coding helps you identify and fix problem areas in your design.

### Can I share my bridge designs with others?

Yes, BridgeBasher provides an easy option to share your bridge designs via email. This allows you to show off your successful creations or share humorous bridge failures with your friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2013-09-04

* Added retina support
* Added link to my new game, SimpleRockets, which is a game where you build rocket ships and blast off into space and explore the solar system, all while using realistic physics: 
http://simplerockets.com

### 1.4.3 — 2012-03-19

* Added 180 degree support

### 1.4.2 — 2011-10-11

Fixed the bug that prevented the highscore popup from closing.

### 1.4.1 — 2011-09-04

Fixed a bug with the bridge banks that prevented some ramp designs from working.

### 1.4 — 2011-07-15

* iPad Support
* Bug Fixes

If you are still craving physics and engineering, be sure you check out my other game, SimplePhysics!

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