# Construction Simulator PRO vs Trash Truck Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trash Truck Simulator at 92% against Construction Simulator PRO's 20%. Trash Truck Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 265). Construction Simulator PRO's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Construction Simulator PRO sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Trash Truck Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trash Truck Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trash Truck Simulator has 5.7K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Construction Simulator PRO's written reviews are positive against 92% of Trash Truck Simulator's.

Construction Simulator PRO ships an update fortnightly, Trash Truck Simulator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator PRO | Trash Truck Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-pro/id1156120307/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-truck-simulator/id1250769463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 265 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 528 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAGEEKS SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/611120073) | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Simulator PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-pro/id1156120307)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Realistic controls and operations
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and physics
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy vehicle behavior
- 🐛 Incomplete or missing features
- 🐛 Difficulty completing certain tasks

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to customize vehicles
- More construction equipment options
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved navigation and guidance
- Automatic saving and progress tracking


### Trash Truck Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-truck-simulator/id1250769463)

Experience the challenge of driving a garbage truck in a city. Load and deliver trash to a processing plant to earn money, which can be used to upgrade your trucks and facilities. Explore a large, open city with dynamic weather and AI traffic.

**Highlights:** Detailed, animated truck models with interiors, Truck and processing plant upgrades, Dynamic day/night cycle and weather, Multiple control options, Realistic physics and engine sounds, Large open city with AI traffic

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.6 truck | $0.99 | one-time |
| $12000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| $30000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| $100000 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Realistic truck physics
- 🔍 Detailed graphics
- 💡 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Fast battery drain
- 🚧 Limited map and truck variety

**Reported bugs**

- Trucks getting stuck on guardrails
- GPS not providing clear navigation instructions

**Requested features**

- Add more truck types (e.g. front loader, tow truck)
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Expand map with new neighborhoods and routes
- Allow customization of truck appearance and livery
- Introduce manual control for bin pickup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator PRO free?

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

### Is Trash Truck Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator PRO or Trash Truck Simulator?

Trash Truck Simulator is rated higher. Construction Simulator PRO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Trash Truck Simulator averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator PRO or Trash Truck Simulator have ads?

Both Construction Simulator PRO and Trash Truck Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator PRO or Trash Truck Simulator?

Construction Simulator PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Trash Truck Simulator every 6 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator PRO was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trash Truck Simulator on October 24, 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.*