Comparison

Construction Simulator PRO vs Construction Simulator 4 Lite

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

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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!

About

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

Experience a free sample of a construction simulation game set in a North American-inspired landscape. Tackle limited missions, explore new areas, and get a glimpse of the multiplayer mode. Unlock the full game with all jobs and machines via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Free sample of construction simulation
  • North American-inspired map
  • Limited missions and sneak peek of multiplayer
  • Over 80 vehicles and machines
  • 100+ construction jobs
  • 2-player multiplayer mode
Features
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[All Compatible iOS devices are listed below] Construction Simulator returns to mobile devices! In Construction Simulator 4 Lite Edition, you can enjoy a free sample of the latest installment in the Construction Simulator series, with a limited number of missions, as well as a sneak peek of the multiplayer mode. Do you like the game? You can buy the full, ad-free version easily through the in-app purchase to access all the jobs, machines, and districts! This time, your work will take you to the scenic woods and bays of a fictional map inspired by the North American landscape. Explore three large areas within a map never before seen in the Construction Simulator series! Experience an extensive campaign unique to the individual locations, featuring special challenges you must overcome with your growing construction empire. Expect the return of familiar brands and machines from our licensed partners ATLAS, BELL Equipment, Bobcat, BOMAG, CASE, Caterpillar, Kenworth, Liebherr, Mack Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, MEILLER Kipper, PALFINGER, STILL, and the WIRTGEN GROUP. You can also look forward to expanding your business with machines and vehicles from newly added brands like CIFA, DAF, and Scania. Featuring: • 80+ vehicles, machines, and attachments from 20+ license partners • Over 100 construction jobs • Multiplayer mode for 2 players • Original map, inspired by the Canadian landscape • Detailed cockpit views [Construction Simulator 4 is supported on the following devices:] • iPhone 11 • iPhone 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max • iPhone 12 mini • iPhone 12 • iPhone 12 Pro • iPhone 12 Pro Max • iPhone Xs • iPhone Xs Max • iPhone 13 • iPhone 13 Mini • iPhone 13 Pro • iPhone 13 Pro Max • iPhone SE (3.Gen) • iPhone 14 • iPhone 14 Plus • iPhone 14 Pro • iPhone 14 Pro Max • iPhone 15 • iPhone 15 Plus • iPhone 15 Pro • iPhone 15 Pro Max • iPad Pro 12,9" (6.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (5.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (3.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (3.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (2.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (1.Gen) • iPad Air (5.Gen) • iPad Air (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 10.5" • iPad Mini (6.Gen) • iPad (10.Gen)

Screenshots

Construction Simulator PRO4 screens
Construction Simulator 4 Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Construction Simulator PRO at 4.4 against Construction Simulator 4 Lite's 3.8. Construction Simulator PRO also leads on ratings volume (264 vs 79) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Construction Simulator 4 Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (38% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Construction Simulator 4 Lite sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Construction Simulator PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 79 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Construction Simulator PRO's written reviews are positive against 38% of Construction Simulator 4 Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Construction Simulator PRO ships an update fortnightly, Construction Simulator 4 Lite every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Construction Simulator PRO versus Construction Simulator 4 Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConstruction Simulator PROConstruction Simulator 4 Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (264 ratings) — better3.8 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings264 — better79
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size528 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCastragon Entertainment GmbH

Customer experience

Construction Simulator PRO

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

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

All ratings79 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral13.2%
Negative48.5%

Bugs and 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

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
6 purchases

Construction Simulator 4 Lite

One-time6
  • Coin Pack 01$0.99
  • Coin Pack 02$1.99
  • Coin Pack 03$4.99
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  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
  • Coin Pack 04$8.99
  • Coin Pack 05$24.99

Questions

Is Construction Simulator PRO free?
Construction Simulator PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Construction Simulator 4 Lite free?
Construction Simulator 4 Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Construction Simulator PRO or Construction Simulator 4 Lite?
Construction Simulator PRO is rated higher. Construction Simulator PRO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Construction Simulator 4 Lite averages 3.8 from 79 ratings.
Do Construction Simulator PRO or Construction Simulator 4 Lite have ads?
Construction Simulator PRO shows ads; Construction Simulator 4 Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Construction Simulator PRO or Construction Simulator 4 Lite?
Construction Simulator PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Construction Simulator 4 Lite every 10 days. Most recently, Construction Simulator PRO was updated on October 11, 2026 and Construction Simulator 4 Lite on October 11, 2026.

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