# Build a Bridge! vs ShapeGrab!

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShapeGrab! at every 3 weeks against Build a Bridge!'s every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build a Bridge! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ShapeGrab! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Build a Bridge! ships an update every 2 months, ShapeGrab! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build a Bridge! | ShapeGrab! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-bridge/id1165289168/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) | [Julian Agel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890161935) |

## 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


### ShapeGrab!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapegrab/id6761531266)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free + 1000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build a Bridge! free?

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

### Is ShapeGrab! free?

ShapeGrab! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Both Build a Bridge! and ShapeGrab! show ads.

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

Build a Bridge! ships an update every 2 months, and ShapeGrab! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Build a Bridge! was updated on October 26, 2026 and ShapeGrab! on October 13, 2026.

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