# Build a Bridge! vs Bad Bridge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bad Bridge at none against Build a Bridge!'s 11. Build a Bridge!'s advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 921). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build a Bridge! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bad Bridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Build a Bridge! against 4.6 for Bad Bridge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build a Bridge! has 26K ratings behind it against 921, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Build a Bridge!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Bad Bridge's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build a Bridge! | Bad Bridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168/reviews) | **[4.6 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-bridge/id1496085371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 921 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 325 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) | [Minh Dao Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253076152) |

## What reviewers say

### Build a Bridge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168)

A physics-based puzzle game where you design and build bridges using various materials. Test your creations in 3D to see if they hold up under pressure, with multiple levels and environments to explore.

**Highlights:** Physics-based bridge construction, Choose from wood, metal, and cables, 86 challenging levels, Realistic physics engine, 3D testing mode, Easy mode for creativity

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Orient World | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Constructor | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic physics
- 🚀 No WiFi required
- 🚀 Good graphics
- 👍 Teaches engineering concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Extremely difficult levels
- 🤔 Unrealistic bridge scenarios
- 🤯 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads causing the game to malfunction

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Controller support
- Easier difficulty mode
- Less intrusive ads
- Ability to build bridges freely without restrictions


### Bad Bridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-bridge/id1496085371)

Design and build your own bridges, then test their strength with passing vehicles. Explore over 120 challenging physics puzzles or create your own levels with the built-in editor. Watch your creations succeed or spectacularly fail.

**Highlights:** Bridge construction and design, Physics-based simulation, Level Editor mode, 120+ campaign levels, Multiple building materials, Vehicle testing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics
- 👍 Intuitive level editor
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Variety of building materials
- 👍 Detailed tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Difficulty progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or crashing
- Issues with drawbridge mechanics
- Hydraulic controls not working properly
- Inconsistent physics behavior

**Requested features**

- More building materials and tools
- Ability to share custom levels
- Improved level editor functionality
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build a Bridge! free?

Build a Bridge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bad Bridge free?

Bad Bridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Build a Bridge! or Bad Bridge?

Bad Bridge is rated higher. Build a Bridge! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Bad Bridge averages 4.6 from 921 ratings.

### Do Build a Bridge! or Bad Bridge have ads?

Both Build a Bridge! and Bad Bridge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build a Bridge! or Bad Bridge?

Build a Bridge! ships an update every 2 months, and Bad Bridge every 2 months. Most recently, Build a Bridge! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bad Bridge 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.*