# Bridge Construction Sim vs Poly Bridge 2

The clearest difference is price: Bridge Construction Sim at Free against Poly Bridge 2's $1.99. Bridge Construction Sim also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 276). Poly Bridge 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Bridge Construction Sim is free to download; Poly Bridge 2 costs $1.99 up front. Bridge Construction Sim sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Poly Bridge 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Poly Bridge 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bridge Construction Sim has 4.2K ratings behind it against 276, 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 75% of Poly Bridge 2's.

Bridge Construction Sim ships an update every 5 months, Poly Bridge 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridge Construction Sim | Poly Bridge 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-construction-sim/id1073594113/reviews) | **[4.6 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-2/id1524371466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 276 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 278 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit S. A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423523998) | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) |

## 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


### Poly Bridge 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-2/id1524371466)

Experience a creative engineering challenge by designing and building bridges in this acclaimed simulator. Featuring new levels, mechanics, and a custom physics engine for predictable simulations. Enjoy a new soundtrack with remastered original songs.

**Highlights:** Bridge construction levels, Custom physics engine, New spring material, Original and remastered soundtrack, Creative engineering puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and creative
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💎 Great value for money
- 🧠 Encourages critical thinking
- 🎨 Allows for creative bridge design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🔧 Sandbox mode bugs and limitations
- 🕹️ Inconvenient controls on mobile
- 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset or not saved properly
- Sandbox mode issues (invisible objects, inability to use split joints)
- Graphical glitches (screen flashing when placing springs)
- Crashes on level completion or when loading the game
- Compatibility issues on older/certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add leaderboards and community features
- Improve sandbox mode functionality
- Provide more in-depth tutorials
- Add support for controllers
- Expand vehicle and material options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridge Construction Sim free?

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

### Is Poly Bridge 2 free?

Poly Bridge 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridge Construction Sim or Poly Bridge 2?

Poly Bridge 2 is rated higher. Bridge Construction Sim averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Poly Bridge 2 averages 4.6 from 276 ratings.

### Do Bridge Construction Sim or Poly Bridge 2 have ads?

Bridge Construction Sim shows ads; Poly Bridge 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bridge Construction Sim or Poly Bridge 2?

Bridge Construction Sim ships an update every 5 months, and Poly Bridge 2 monthly. Most recently, Bridge Construction Sim was updated on September 22, 2026 and Poly Bridge 2 on September 21, 2026.

---

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