# Construction Simulator PRO vs Construction Excavator Game 3d

The clearest difference is update cadence: Construction Simulator PRO at fortnightly against Construction Excavator Game 3d's every 17 months. Construction Excavator Game 3d's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 20%) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 264). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Construction Simulator PRO sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Construction Excavator Game 3d sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Construction Simulator PRO against 4.5 for Construction Excavator Game 3d. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Excavator Game 3d has 9.7K ratings behind it against 264, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Construction Simulator PRO's written reviews are positive against 41% of Construction Excavator Game 3d's.

Construction Simulator PRO ships an update fortnightly, Construction Excavator Game 3d every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Simulator PRO | Construction Excavator Game 3d |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-simulator-pro/id1156120307/reviews) | **[4.5 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-game-3d/id1528936096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 264 | **9.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 528 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAGEEKS SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/611120073) | [Asphalt Crack Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528936098) |

## 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


### Construction Excavator Game 3d

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-game-3d/id1528936096)

Operate heavy construction machinery like excavators and dump trucks in challenging off-road and steep hill climb environments. Experience realistic driving and rescue missions, testing your skills with various construction vehicles.

**Highlights:** Operate heavy machinery, Off-road and steep hill climb environments, Realistic driving controls, Rescue missions, Multiple camera angles, Realistic weather conditions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Trucks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels & Trucks | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Best excavator game ever
- 👍 Game is good
- 😊 Fun
- 👍 Nice skills game to play
- 👍 The best game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not very realistic
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🤬 Terrible game
- 🤯 Locks up my phone
- 👎 Bad game to pay

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on manual excavator level 5, can't get close enough to the lorry to drop the rocks
- Invisible barrier in the way so you can't get loaded up

**Requested features**

- Interior camera and horn
- Ability to listen to music while playing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Simulator PRO free?

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

### Is Construction Excavator Game 3d free?

Construction Excavator Game 3d is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator PRO or Construction Excavator Game 3d?

Construction Excavator Game 3d is rated higher. Construction Simulator PRO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Construction Excavator Game 3d averages 4.5 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Construction Simulator PRO or Construction Excavator Game 3d have ads?

Both Construction Simulator PRO and Construction Excavator Game 3d show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator PRO or Construction Excavator Game 3d?

Construction Simulator PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Construction Excavator Game 3d every 17 months. Most recently, Construction Simulator PRO was updated on October 17, 2026 and Construction Excavator Game 3d on October 22, 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.*