Comparison

Crane Simulator 3D vs Construction Simulator PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crane Simulator 3D

Experience realistic crane operation in a desert environment. Collect in-game currency to purchase and repair various vehicles. Master the art of crane control to avoid damage and earn more.

Highlights
  • Realistic crane operation
  • Desert map environment
  • Vehicle collection
  • Vehicle repair system
  • In-game currency system
  • Endless road mode
Features
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The garage is integrated into the crane simulator game. Collect the money in the endless road with the extensive desert map. With the money you collect in it, you can choose and buy 5 vinci you want from the garage. You can repair the damaged vinci. But you will need the money for it. Do not damage using the vinci well. You will find the real crane use in this game!

About

Construction Simulator PRO

Experience realistic construction by operating heavy machinery like concrete pumps, bulldozers, and tower cranes. Start as a small contractor, take on jobs, earn cash, and upgrade your fleet to build and sell structures, becoming the best constructor in town.

Highlights
  • Operate 17 different heavy machines
  • Explore a vast map with multiple cities and villages
  • Start as a small contractor and build an empire
  • Over 20 diverse contracts
  • Sophisticated experience system
  • Dozens of construction sites
Features
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Operate heavy machines! Have you ever had a chance to operate a concrete pump, bulldozer or even a tower crane? Now it's your time to become a real constructor thanks to Construction Simulator PRO – the most realistic construction sim experience! Start up as an inexperienced contractor taking small jobs from the city. Earn cash, buy new vehicles, such as tower crane or bulldozer, upgrade your fleet and gain experience to raise buildings to sell them with profit and become the best constructor in town. With sophisticated vehicle mechanics, huge map and dozens of missions and construction sites, Construction Simulator PRO is one of the most refined and realistic construction games on the store. Being a constructor is easy to learn but hard to master! Enjoy hours of gameplay, ride a bulldozer, climb tower crane, make use of concrete pump and operate other heavy machines. Shape the city to your liking and try one of the best game for all construction and crane sim enthusiasts. Features: ▶ 17 different heavy machines (such as crane, bulldozer and concrete pump) to master ▶ Highly detailed and vast map with 2 main cities and 2 villages to explore, which you can admire from tower crane ▶ Start as a small contractor and build up your empire ▶ Cab view for all vehicles ▶ Over 20 different contracts including skatepark, city hall, church and wind turbine ▶ Sophisticated experience system to help you progress in the game ▶ Dozens of construction sites and buildings let you shape the city to your liking ▶ Over 50hrs of gameplay guaranteed! Enter your crane, ride a bulldozer and use a concrete pump. Play one of the most realistic construction sim games!

Screenshots

Crane Simulator 3D4 screens
Construction Simulator PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Construction Simulator PRO at 4.4 against Crane Simulator 3D's 1.4. Construction Simulator PRO also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). Crane Simulator 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Construction Simulator PRO sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Crane Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Simulator PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Simulator PRO has 264 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Crane Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 20% of Construction Simulator PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crane Simulator 3D ships an update every 7 months, Construction Simulator PRO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Crane Simulator 3D versus Construction Simulator PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrane Simulator 3DConstruction Simulator PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (14 ratings)4.4 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14264 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB528 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuzaffer ErdoganMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Crane Simulator 3D

All ratings14 ratings
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Construction Simulator PRO

All ratings264 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative71.2%

Bugs and requests

Crane Simulator 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Construction Simulator PRO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Invisible walls preventing progress
  • Vehicles getting stuck or flying off
  • Disappearing materials and objects
  • Inability to complete certain jobs
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to customize vehicles
  • More construction equipment options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Improved navigation and guidance
  • Automatic saving and progress tracking
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  • Support for additional languages

In-app purchases

None

Crane Simulator 3D

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Construction Simulator PRO

One-time6
  • Pile of Coins$2.99
  • Beginner's pack$2.99
  • Pouch of Coins$4.99
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  • Pro Pack$7.99
  • Bag of Coins$9.99
  • Chest of Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Crane Simulator 3D free?
Crane Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Construction Simulator PRO free?
Construction Simulator PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crane Simulator 3D or Construction Simulator PRO?
Construction Simulator PRO is rated higher. Crane Simulator 3D averages 1.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Construction Simulator PRO averages 4.4 from 264 ratings.
Do Crane Simulator 3D or Construction Simulator PRO have ads?
Construction Simulator PRO shows ads; Crane Simulator 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Crane Simulator 3D or Construction Simulator PRO?
Crane Simulator 3D ships an update every 7 months, and Construction Simulator PRO fortnightly. Most recently, Crane Simulator 3D was updated on September 11, 2026 and Construction Simulator PRO on September 28, 2026.

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