# Poly Bridge vs Bridge Constructor Portal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poly Bridge at none against Bridge Constructor Portal's 1. Poly Bridge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 4.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Poly Bridge costs $1.99 and Bridge Constructor Portal $1.99 up front. Bridge Constructor Portal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Poly Bridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Poly Bridge against 4.8 for Bridge Constructor Portal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Poly Bridge's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bridge Constructor Portal's.

Poly Bridge ships an update every 3 weeks, Bridge Constructor Portal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poly Bridge | Bridge Constructor Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge/id1197552569/reviews) | [4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-portal/id1311353234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #79 | **#54** |
| Size | 163 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### Poly Bridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge/id1197552569)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Paid · Puzzle, #134 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in a creative bridge-building physics simulation. Design and construct various bridge types to guide vehicles to their destinations, overcoming challenging puzzles and unlocking new levels. Test your engineering skills in a campaign mode or create your own designs in the sandbox.

**Highlights:** 105 Campaign Levels, Sandbox Mode, Hydraulic Pistons, Moving Drawbridges, Bridge Design, Physics Puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and intuitive
- 🚀 Incredibly enjoyable
- 💡 Great for learning engineering concepts
- 👍 Awesome game, worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs fixing, buggy physics
- 🐛 Unfinished features ruin the game
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Difficult to use on mobile, touch controls frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Incorrect budget/stress calculations
- Hydraulics not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more tutorials and guidance
- Allow rotating/translating objects
- Add ability to share custom levels
- Improve performance and stability
- Add color-blindness settings


### Bridge Constructor Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor-portal/id1311353234)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Puzzle, #102 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Construct bridges, ramps, and slides in a science lab environment. Utilize iconic gadgets like portals and gels to guide vehicles through challenging test chambers while avoiding hazards. Solve physics puzzles with guidance from a familiar AI.

**Highlights:** Bridge and ramp construction, Portal gadget integration, Physics-based puzzles, Hazard evasion, GLaDOS voice guidance, Test chamber challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portal Proficiency | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent physics engine
- 👍 Engaging Portal-themed puzzles
- 😄 Hilarious GlaDOS commentary
- 🤖 Seamless integration of Portal elements
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional save data loss issues
- 🤔 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on smaller screens
- 🎨 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appearing in paid version
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Level editor and custom level sharing
- Leaderboards and challenge modes
- Ability to skip tutorial levels
- Cloud sync support for cross-device progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poly Bridge free?

Poly Bridge costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bridge Constructor Portal free?

Bridge Constructor Portal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Poly Bridge or Bridge Constructor Portal?

Poly Bridge and Bridge Constructor Portal are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 4.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Poly Bridge or Bridge Constructor Portal have ads?

Neither Poly Bridge nor Bridge Constructor Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poly Bridge or Bridge Constructor Portal?

Poly Bridge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bridge Constructor Portal every 2 months. Most recently, Poly Bridge was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bridge Constructor Portal on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Poly Bridge or Bridge Constructor Portal?

Poly Bridge currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Bridge Constructor Portal at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*