# Aussie4x4 vs Construction Excavator Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aussie4x4 at 61% against Construction Excavator Sim's 5%. Aussie4x4 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Construction Excavator Sim's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 47). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aussie4x4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Construction Excavator Sim sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Construction Excavator Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Excavator Sim has 5.6K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Aussie4x4's written reviews are positive against 5% of Construction Excavator Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Aussie4x4 ships an update monthly, Construction Excavator Sim every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aussie4x4 | Construction Excavator Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie4x4/id1184043705/reviews) | **[4.3 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-sim/id1606711349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 894 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOTR PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/521583211) | [Muarij Mahmood Ramay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713881722) |

## What reviewers say

### Aussie4x4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aussie4x4/id1184043705)

Experience an open-world 4x4 adventure with extensive customization options. Engage in various activities like combat, dirt biking, and completing quests in a realistic off-road environment. Earn in-game currency to purchase new vehicles and upgrades.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Extensive vehicle customization, First and third-person perspectives, Combat and quest gameplay, Realistic physics and environmental effects, Dirt bike riding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 8 gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 40 gold coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 140 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 260 gold coins | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚗 Excellent vehicle variety and customization options
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🇦🇺 Authentic Australian 4x4 culture representation
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
- 💰 Ability to earn currency without mandatory purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on loading screens
- 🐛 Game freezes and exits unexpectedly
- 💸 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🎮 Confusing control scheme and camera system
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on loading screen
- Black screen on startup then crashes
- Game freezes on 'loading player data' screen
- Incompatible with iPhone 6 and older devices
- Notch on iPhone X/XS Max interferes with controls

**Requested features**

- Holden vehicles (VL Turbo, SSV, Rodeo)
- 76 and 200 series Land Cruisers
- Mitsubishi Pajero
- Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram trucks
- Chevrolet Silverado


### Construction Excavator Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-excavator-sim/id1606711349)

Operate heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers, and cranes to build roads and houses. This city builder simulation offers realistic controls and a variety of construction vehicles to complete tasks and earn coins for upgrades.

**Highlights:** Operate various construction vehicles, Build roads and houses, Realistic 3D graphics, Smooth, real-like controls, Complete construction tasks, Earn coins to buy new vehicles, Forklift driving challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS! | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK ALL LEVELS! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Make a free world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Unplayable due to ads
- 🕹️ Lack of gameplay/interactivity
- 🤑 Paid features don't work as advertised
- 🤖 Repetitive and boring levels

**Reported bugs**

- Paid features not unlocking as promised
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve gameplay and interactivity
- Add more levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aussie4x4 free?

Aussie4x4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Construction Excavator Sim free?

Construction Excavator Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aussie4x4 or Construction Excavator Sim?

Construction Excavator Sim is rated higher. Aussie4x4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Construction Excavator Sim averages 4.3 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Aussie4x4 or Construction Excavator Sim have ads?

Construction Excavator Sim shows ads; Aussie4x4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aussie4x4 or Construction Excavator Sim?

Aussie4x4 ships an update monthly, and Construction Excavator Sim every 5 weeks. Most recently, Aussie4x4 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Construction Excavator Sim on October 16, 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.*