# Bridge Construction Sim vs Spaceflight Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Spaceflight Simulator at 4.8 against Bridge Construction Sim's 4.2. Spaceflight Simulator also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bridge Construction Sim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spaceflight Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spaceflight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaceflight Simulator has 97K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Bridge Construction Sim's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spaceflight Simulator's.

Bridge Construction Sim ships an update every 5 months, Spaceflight Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Construction Sim | Spaceflight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-construction-sim/id1073594113/reviews) | **[4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **97K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 278 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit S. A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423523998) | [Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308057271) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridge Construction Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-construction-sim/id1073594113)

Test your engineering and building skills by designing and constructing bridges capable of withstanding vehicle weight. Progress through increasingly challenging locations and difficulty levels, utilizing realistic physics and detailed graphics. A hint system is available to assist with complex puzzles.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Multiple addictive levels, Four varied worlds, State-of-the-art graphics, Challenging puzzles, Varying difficulty levels, Built-in hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 25 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL LEVELS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hard Games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Easy Games | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Realistic and fun
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Pretty realistic
- 👍 Loved
- 👍 Very fun and quite a time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slower than cold molasses
- 💰 Pay to win
- 🐛 Crashes so much
- 💰 Greedy money grab
- 🐛 Laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Physics doesn't really work
- Game crashes after playing a certain amount of levels in one sitting
- Buttons don't work
- Game doesn't open after a certain level
- Randomly charges even after deleting app

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode
- More levels
- Expansion pack to buy
- Freestyle mode with unlimited money and resources
- More materials


### Spaceflight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272)

Build and launch rockets to explore a realistic, open universe. Experience space exploration with accurate physics and a vast, explorable solar system.

**Highlights:** Build custom rockets, Realistic orbital mechanics, Explore a scaled universe, Visit planets and moons, Open-world space exploration, Real-life physics simulation

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skins Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redstone + Atlas Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Parts Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Area Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cheats Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics and space simulation
- 👍 Intuitive controls and easy to learn
- 🚀 Ability to build complex rockets and spacecraft
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches, especially with large rockets
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Limited customization and part options in free version
- 🚀 Docking and rendezvous maneuvers can be very challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Rocket parts sometimes clipping through each other
- Occasional freezing or crashing when launching large rockets
- Issues with RCS thrusters firing unexpectedly during docking
- Problems with maintaining stable orbits and transfers

**Requested features**

- Add more planets, moons, and celestial bodies to explore
- Implement a career mode or progression system with challenges
- Allow for more customization of rocket parts and spacecraft
- Improve docking and rendezvous mechanics to make them more accessible
- Add the ability to control individual astronauts and perform EVAs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Construction Sim free?

Bridge Construction Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spaceflight Simulator free?

Spaceflight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Construction Sim or Spaceflight Simulator?

Spaceflight Simulator is rated higher. Bridge Construction Sim averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Spaceflight Simulator averages 4.8 from 97K ratings.

### Do Bridge Construction Sim or Spaceflight Simulator have ads?

Bridge Construction Sim shows ads; Spaceflight Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Construction Sim or Spaceflight Simulator?

Bridge Construction Sim ships an update every 5 months, and Spaceflight Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Bridge Construction Sim was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spaceflight Simulator on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*